Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Election results from the recent May ballot are coming into focus, revealing razor-thin margins in key local races. David Loveall has officially conceded the Lane County Commissioner seat for Springfield to his challenger, Mayor Sean VanGordon. The latest updates show VanGordon leading with nearly 52%…
COTTAGE GROVE – Doodling in church is generally frowned upon, but it wound up being a wonderful thing for Ian Clevenger. “Ian sat in the pew in front of me in church – he was in middle school then – and he kept drawing pictures…
This post has been updated to include a statement from Nicole De Graff and her resignation sent to the school board. SPRINGFIELD – As the school year winds down, Springfield Public Schools leadership continues to see shifts, as last week, a board member announced her…
SPRINGFIELD – Springfield City Council unanimously agreed to adopt a .1% payroll tax shared by employers and employees on Monday night. Collection for the tax will begin no sooner than Jan. 1, 2027. On April 6, the council reached a general agreement on a proposed…
CRESWELL – Creswell City Councilor Clark Kent shared details about updates coming to this year’s National Night Out event during a city council meeting last week. Kent reported new and traditional features folks might expect at the annual event on behalf of the Public Safety…
SPRINGFIELD – A continued public hearing was held during Springfield City Council’s meeting on Monday night to consider annexing property on International Way, which was floated as a potential site for a behavioral health hospital. On May 18, the city council was presented with a…
SPRINGFIELD – Commander Nick Gillaspie helped raise the American flag at the new location of the American Legion Post #40 building on May 21. Members of the Legion, their families, Springfield Chamber members, and city officials, including Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon and Lane County Commissioner…
SPRINGFIELD – Singing Creek Educational Center is hosting a Living History Festival at Dorris Ranch on June 20, with history interpreters, activities, live music, and indigenous storytelling. The free, family-friendly event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and marks its first year at this…
American Red Cross officials made an urgent request for blood and platelet donors due to a troubling decline in scheduled donations, which account for 90% of all contributions. This drop comes at a critical time, with summer approaching – a season that often sees an…