SPRINGFIELD – The directors of the Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA) are reexamining plans for a prime piece of real estate on Main Street that has been sitting vacant for over a year. On Sept. 4, 2024, SEDA finalized the acquisition of the 0.71-acre site,…

SPRINGFIELD – According to Arminda Barnes, founding president and leader of Yarnies541, the Stringfield Yarn Collective is “the ‘Cheers’ of the yarn store.” As soon as you walk into 175 S. 5th St., you are surrounded by love and an array of vibrant colors, making…

SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Police Department (SPD) has installed Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras in the city as part of a proactive initiative aimed at combating retail theft. This installation is funded by a grant from the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission and is designed…

SPRINGFIELD – Have you ever wondered how electricity travels from the massive power lines stretching across the hills to the wall sockets and appliances in your home, like your microwave? Last week’s tour of the new Glenwood Substation, currently under construction on the south side…

CRESWELL – Lifelong Creswell resident John Robert Simmons – simply known as Bobby to most people who knew him – died Saturday evening in Creswell. He was 66. Simmons had just left the Quik Mart convenience store after buying ice cream when he collapsed just…

SALEM – The Oregon Water Resources Commission recently adopted the 2025 Integrated Water Resources Strategy (IWRS), a comprehensive roadmap that addresses the state’s pressing water challenges through coordinated action among various agencies. The IWRS outlines key actions within three priority areas: This third iteration of…

Growth is not always easy; I can attest to this from my own experience. I often ponder the phrase, “Pray without ceasing.” Is this even possible? When I first began my walk with God, my early prayers echoed the sentiments of Mark 9:24: “I believe;…

The Lane County Elections Office is urging residents to register to vote or update their voter registration by Oct. 14 ahead of the Nov. 4 Special Election. Online registration must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 14, while hand-delivered forms are due by 5…

CRESWELL – The Sept. 10 meeting at the Creswell Community Center brought together Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials, local administrators, and residents to discuss upcoming changes to floodplain maps in the Creswell and Cottage Grove areas.  The update, part of a long-term national effort,…