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Business sign-ups open for storm drain cleaning

Lane County’s Storm drain Cleaning Assistance Program (SCAP) is now accepting business signups until Oct. 31. This program, offered in partnership with Stormwater Protection Systems (SPS), provides storm drain cleaning for a flat fee of $70 per drain. Since its launch in 2023, over 580…

Visitor center on the move

EUGENE – Travel Lane County’s Eugene, Cascades & Coast Visitor Center will soon relocate from 754 Olive Street to the 5th Street Market Alley. Travel Lane County’s business office will continue to operate at the Olive Street location. With expanded daily hours, the new Visitor…

Lane County to auction surplus vehicles

Lane County officials will conduct a public, open-bid auction of surplus vehicles and equipment from Thursday, Sept. 25, to Saturday, Sept. 27. The auction will feature approximately 90 pieces of equipment, including cars, hybrids, trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans, as well as a Caterpillar…

For sale: Springfield Linda Lane on the market

SPRINGFIELD– During the Springfield city council meeting on Sept. 15, city surveyor Jeremy Sherer earned unanimous council approval to designate city-owned land as surplus in the area South of Mount Vernon and along Linda Lane. The city acquired a total of 34 acres in 2021…

A party for Springfield utility customers

SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Utility Board (SUB) leaders and staff are ready to celebrate customers during National Public Power Week, offering free coffee as a token of appreciation while also marking its 75th anniversary of service to the community. The weeklong event, running from Oct. 6-11,…

Springfield fire, safety levy on the ballot

SPRINGFIELD – Voters in November will have the option to vote for a five-year fire and life-safety services plan aimed at maintaining and improving the city’s level of emergency response. If approved, the levy will help pay for staff and equipment for one of the…

PeaceHealth selling 50 acres

SPRINGFIELD. – PeaceHealth will soon list for sale a piece of residential and undeveloped property behind Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend. The property, which is roughly 50 acres and sits behind the hospital along the McKenzie River, is zoned for medium-density residential. “PeaceHealth has…

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