Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
SPRINGFIELD – On Friday, Oct. 24, graffiti was discovered near Mill Street and Centennial Boulevard, along with flyers and other materials targeting community members, according to City of Springfield officials. “There is no place for hate in Springfield. Our community stands united in rejecting racism,…
LANE COUNTY – On Oct. 22 at about 8 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue (SAR) responded to a report of an overdue mushroom picker in the McGowan Creek area east of Marcola who had not been heard from for about five hours. They…
SPRINGFIELD – Lane County Health & Human Services (LCHS) was notified last week that the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding will not be allocated should the federal government shutdown continue past Oct. 31. Roughly 75,000 individuals in Lane County use SNAP benefits to…
SPRINGFIELD – In May 2025, the Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA) listed 765 A St. for sale for $575,000. On Tuesday night, the SEDA council agreed to sell the property to Ike Olsson, local business owner of the Springfield Drifters baseball team. The historic Memorial…
SPRINGFIELD – “Walktober” takes place each October, promoting wellness and encouraging folks to enjoy the autumn weather while being active. The Springfield mayor went on a two-mile walk through the Washburne District and the new Mill Street pedestrian and bicycle facilities as part of We…
Tom Sombs and Judy Goldbrand of Ghost Hunters in Springfield. PHOTO PROVIDED
COTTAGE GROVE – Formal training of police dogs began in the late 19th century. Folks might be most familiar with Sherman Shepherds or Belgian Malinois working alongside an officer while on duty; however, the newest member of the Cottage Grove Police Department is a one-year-old…
SEASIDE – Leni Crow, senior planner for the City of Cottage Grove, recently received the Outstanding Individual in Floodplain Management award at the Northwest Regional Floodplain Management Association (NORFMA) conference in Seaside. Over four days, floodplain managers from several states and Canada gathered to share…
SPRINGFIELD – Earlier this year, Victoria Doyle announced her resignation from the Springfield City Council, where she represented Ward 5. On Sept. 8, the council approved the process of recruiting applicants. Last week, Mary Bridget Smith, city attorney, informed the council that there was only…