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Springfield bridge construction kicks off in November

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced roadwork and closures for the westbound OR 126B Main Street bridge, starting in November and lasting through December 2025. ODOT will be completing the following changes to the westbound OR 126B Main Street Bridge this winter: In November, expect to see…

Willamalane lectures to help with Medicare enrollment

SPRINGFIELD – As Medicare open enrollment approaches at the end of this year, local older adults and their families are beginning to seek guidance.  Willamalane sponsors the Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) program for Lane County, which offers free, unbiased help with Medicare at…

No doubt, winter is on the horizon

The significant change in the weather forced us to cancel a much-anticipated late-season salmon fishing trip on a southern Oregon coastal stream. We had been looking forward to fishing on the Sixes, Chetco, and other south coast rivers, which typically offer excellent fishing surrounded by…

Springfield fire levy on November ballot

As Election Day approaches, residents of Springfield, Cottage Grove, and Creswell will have the opportunity to vote on crucial measures aimed at updating fire levies for their local fire districts. These levies, which represent an additional tax on property owners, are essential for funding fire…

Springfield Egan on the way

SPRINGFIELD – The Memorial Building at 765 A St., in Springfield, was once home to St. Vincent de Paul’s Egan Warming Shelter. This year, the organization has its eyes on the former WareMart parking lot for temporary overnight warming shelters. The proposed site is located…

Cottage Grove Mayor’s Monster Ball a thriller

COTTAGE GROVE – Frogs, Frankenstein, Freddy Krueger, the Statue of Liberty, Catwoman, the Scooby-Doo gang, witches, and many other characters and costumes filled up the dance floor at the Cottage Grove Armory for the Mayor’s Monster Ball last Saturday night. An estimated 250-300 folks showed…