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Springfield man arrested after nonfatal shooting at campground On Aug. 10 at about 8:30 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic violence incident at the Ivan Oakes Campground near Lookout Point Lake. The victim was injured and reported that the suspect, Andrew Victor…

Springfield City Councilor Doyle resigns

SPRINGFIELD – – Springfield City Councilor Victoria Doyle has announced her resignation from the Springfield City Council. Doyle has represented Ward 5 since January 2023. Councilor Doyle shared that she is stepping down due to increased responsibilities with her employer and a desire to prioritize…

‘Race’ helps senior meals program

SPRINGFIELD – Dinosaurs, doughnuts, and beachy witches went for a run around the Public House in Springfield last Sunday. Lane Council of Governments’ Senior and Disability Services division hosted its annual “A Race for the Rest of Us,” fundraiser for their senior meals programs. The…

Police Briefs

Police investigating homicides in Lorane, Lowell Lane County Sheriff’s deputies found a dead body in a forest 10 miles east of Lowell on July 31, with evidence indicating homicide. Authorities detained Aaron Douglas Omer, 53, of Eugene, who has been charged with second-degree murder and…

Rash of brush, house fires keep agencies busy

A glance at various fire-related issues this past week: On Aug. 1, at about 2:30 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a woman attempting to light a field on fire in the 39100 block of Camp Creek Road, Springfield. A witness…

Business roundup

SELCO named first title sponsor of Block Party SPRINGFIELD – SELCO Community Credit Union has been announced as the first-ever title sponsor for The Block Party, returning to downtown Springfield on Friday, Sept. 5. Now in its sixth year, the event is designed to celebrate…

Mayor explains budget strategy

This article was updated on Aug. 1 to issue corrections and make clarifications. SPRINGFIELD – Mayor Sean VanGordon last week discussed Springfield’s financial future with community members during a Springfield Chamber Roundtable event. The conversation comes on the heels of a recent report that outlined…

Thurston ‘Community Garden’ sprouts connections, resources

THURSTON — Springfield-area residents with a green thumb who want to honor Parks and Recreation Month this July can look no further than the Thurston community garden. With its bountiful produce of radiant squash, tricolor tomatoes, lush greens, and vibrant strawberries, the garden provides an…

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