Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
CRESWELL – University of Oregon students and Habitat for Humanity of Central Lane officials hosted a public meeting on March 4 at the Creswell Grange to share their designs for an affordable housing Cottage Cluster in Cottage Grove. Habitat is building the cluster of homes…
SPRINGFIELD – Sabrina Hightower moved to Oregon 15 years ago and changed her life. She transitioned from being a stay-at-home mom for 12 years to running a family business with her husband and children involved. Charcuterie Bar Creations offers a personalized selection of individually served…
SPRINGFIELD – On Feb. 2, the Springfield City Council adopted an alternate contracting method for repairs of the historic Springfield Depot and railcar, advancing the renovation process on track. At the Jan. 12 work session, the council provided direction to proceed with a design-build contracting…
COTTAGE GROVE – Despite a new pilot in rural South Lane County from Lane Transit District (LTD) that launched on March 2, South Lane Wheels (SLW) continues to operate. The nonprofit based in Cottage Grove has served as a transportation lifeline for rural residents in…
THURSTON – Community leaders, project partners, and residents gathered on Feb. 28 for the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of the Joyce A. Langeliers Family Center in Thurston. Developed by the Thurston Life Foundation, the center at 5807 A St. aims to foster connection and support…
SALEM – Oregon Department of Transportation officials said they will avoid layoffs and significant service cuts following the passage of legislation to address a $297 million budget shortfall in the agency’s maintenance and operations. The measure redirects $218 million from existing state transportation funds, allowing…
SALEM – In response to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) monthly Jobs Report, Oregon State Director Anthony Smith voiced concerns about the state’s economic climate. The report indicated a slight increase in the Small Business Employment Index, rising nearly 1 point to 103.5,…
CRESWELL –The Creswell School District has officially kicked off construction on its new Career and Technical Education (CTE) Building at Creswell High School, thanks to strong community support for the district’s bond measure. The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Monday, March 16, at 4:30 p.m.…
LANE COUNTY – Lane County residents are once again being targeted by phone scammers impersonating employees of the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. These scammers typically present themselves as sergeants and claim there are warrants, missed jury duty, or unresolved legal issues. They may even offer…