Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Changes are being made to the way people can park on the streets in Creswell. Come Thursday, Aug. 9, people will be permitted to park their vehicle on the street and on public property for 30 days, and can park their recreational vehicle (RV) for…
Right now, Creswell’s population sits around 5,360 people. By 2040, that number is expected to spike by 45 percent. With that anticipated increase, transportation conditions around town need to be improved to sustain such growth. There are also areas in town that are already a…
Well, summer has finally made a statement this year. Near-100 degree heat is definitely not my favorite thing. The summer’s events seemed to be lined up one right after another this year, with some weekends giving us a choice of where to go and what…
FILE PHOTO Summertime barbecues, short sleeves and spending time with friends and family by the water on a river or lake are some of the best things about Oregon summers. With ready access to coastal areas and cascade high lakes, outdoor recreation opportunities abound. Unfortunately,…
There are many reasons to avoid the empty carbohydrate calories from sweetened foods that are so common in the grocery store; we have an epidemic of diabetes and obesity nationwide. Here are a few dietary tips to improve your health. Instead of high sugar processed…
PHOTO PROVIDED So you’re ready to begin downsizing your home. You’re not sure where to begin, but you know it’s time. Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day… and yet it was built! Toss out any judgment you may have about HOW things got to…
PHOTO PROVIDED With the intense summer heat hitting us the last couple of weeks, it has been an easy transition into a more sedentary routine as any physical exertion seems ludicrous in this heat. If your normal exercise routine has been disrupted or you are…
Q: Now that I am getting older, how important are getting immunizations like influenza, pneumonia, tetanus and shingles? A: Great question, especially since August is National Immunization Awareness Month! It is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people…
Fresh cucumber and yellow squash are available for purchase at the South Valley Farmers Market. PHOTO PROVIDED Beginning in 2016, local farmers, food producers and consumers started something new in Cottage Grove. From late spring to early fall, South Valley Farmers Market is a place…