Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
We’re several weeks into the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s worth a reset. Guidelines have evolved while other pieces of advice remain firm. Washing out hands for at least 20 seconds on a regular basis is always a good idea. And we know that wearing a…
We are overwhelmed. The response to our appeal for support has generated much more than money. The comments and diversity of contributors is more meaningful than the hard-earned dollars that they have given. Our donation total steadily climbs, but the generosity and kindness have our…
Wearing protective gear, Creswell Food Pantry manager Susan Blachnik helps loads boxes into cars during the Pantry’s “new normal” of drive-thru pick-up service and increasing need. MARTHA MCREYNOLDS JR./PHOTO After weeks of being in quarantine, and with COVID-19 recorded infections slowing down in Lane County,…
We are overwhelmed. The response to our public appeal for support has generated so much more than money. The comments and diversity of contributors are more meaningful than the hard-earned dollars that they have contributed. Our donation total steadily climbs, but the generosity and kindness…
Lane County Parks officials are urging visitors to do better at physical distancing when they are in County parks. There has been a marked increase in park visitors as the weather has improved, and several visitors have been observed not maintaining appropriate distance from others.…
I am hearing from friends all over the country that they are taking advantage of the extra time at home to plant gardens — even bigger than last year. Some are planting in containers, some in raised beds, and a friend shared the plans to use…
Michelle Amberg I am proud to live in a community that is so caring and positive. I appreciate everyone’s patience as we continue to hit some bumps in the road. It’s necessary if we are going to keep our hospitals open. Please wash your hands…
Bob Beck The VFW has been unable to hold meetings at the direction of our higher HQ, so we have been doing a lot of emails and phone calls. I know several of us have taken it upon ourselves to increase our telephone checks of…
The author with her 2-year-old granddaughter, Avery, before having to interact via video conferencing software. The kids were “back to school” this past Monday. Teachers have been reaching out to the students, and learning the Google Classroom platform. They are preparing new kinds of lesson…