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Buck only applicant for Springfield Ward 5 spot

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…

Securing the future: SUB’s McKenzie water project key to growth

SPRINGFIELD – “Reliability and resiliency.” It’s a veritable mantra among those working in the Springfield Utility Board’s Water Division. And it makes sense, of course. Ensuring the highest-quality water – even during difficult times, or perhaps, especially during difficult times – is the top priority.…

Fun-gi times at Mushroom Festival

EUGENE – A festival all about fungi is making an annual appearance at the Mt. Pisgah Arboretum this weekend. The Mushroom Festival returns for its 43rd year this Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “We start planning the Mushroom Festival almost the moment we…

Grove strikes gold with ‘Spirit of BMD’ festival

COTTAGE GROVE – Matthew Hewlett took on a role that no one else stepped up to fill. He is keeping a long-time tradition alive and has turned a once-a-year summer festival into a year-round heritage hub. Hewlett became the executive director of Spirit of Bohemia…

Free household hazardous waste roundup this weekend

MARCOLA – A free Household Hazardous Waste Roundup will be held Saturday, Oct. 25, at Mohawk Valley Fire Station, 92068 Marcola Road. Participants can bring up to 35 gallons of household hazardous waste. Businesses, schools, and nonprofits must pre-register and may incur disposal fees. What…

52nd Street crash results in fatality in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD – On Oct. 21 at approximately 6:30 am, the Springfield Police Department received multiple calls reporting a traffic crash on Highway 126 at the intersection of 52nd Street. Multiple SPD units responded and found that the crash involved three vehicles, forcing the closure of…