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Know before you go: Children’s Celebration

SPRINGFIELD – Willamalane Park and Recreation District will hold its annual Children’s Celebration on Saturday, June 28, at Island Park from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The event offers fun for the entire family, featuring interactive exhibits and activities. Admission is free. Major construction on Mill Street…

Education roundup: College Dean’s Lists, grads

Dean’s lists George Fox University  Cottage Grove ■ Katie Calkins, senior, education ■ Allison Martinet, junior, elementary education ■ Hannah Mathis, senior, kinesiology ■ Kassidy Poetzl, junior, business administration and financial services Springfield ■ Alyssa Fehn, senior, social work ■ Ariana Jacobs, junior, history ■…

‘Labor of love’ a joyous event 

EUGENE – Walking into the Farmer’s Market Pavilion last Thursday, one could see the harmony of BLAQ Youth’s second-annual 2025 Juneteenth Community Gathering. Music swelled around the building while joyous participants, old and young, danced across the stage. Vibrant greens, reds, and yellows dotted the…

Fireworks show now at Hamlin

SPRINGFIELD – The annual “Light of Liberty” fireworks celebration is relocating to Hamlin Sports Complex on July 3, and will follow a Drifters baseball game with special ticket discounts.  The Drifters are partnerning with Team Springfield (SUB, City of Springfield, Willamalane Park & Recreation District,…

Restaurant inspections: May 27-June 13

MAY 27 ■ Cottage Deli, 605 S. 5th St., CG. Score: 92 ■ The Urban Kitchen, 1127 E. Main St., CG. Score: 89 ■ Busy Bee Cafe, 2152 Main St., SPR. Score: 92 ■ Dairy Queen, 714 S. Goshen-Divide Hwy., CG. Score: 100 MAY 28…

Police call logs: June 9-13, 2025

Springfield Police ■ MONDAY, JUNE 9 (79 calls) Top calls: Traffic stop (18), Person stop (9), Theft (5) 1:08 am: Robbery, 1396 Main St. 2:23 am: DUII, 2nd St./Q St. 2:52 am: Driving while suspended, Bob Straub Pkwy./Daisy St. 7:29 am: DUII, Main St./69th St.…

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