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Labor Day thoughts on work

Labor Day: a holiday to honor and recognize laborers… OK, I can understand the need to honor those who work; after all, many cannot work. God put humans “in the Garden to work it and take care of it.” From the beginning, we have worked…

Laughs, luggage for foster children

TLC giving back during Color Blindness Awareness Month  EUGENE — In honor of September as Color Blindness Awareness Month, Travel Lane County is taking steps to enhance the experience of visitors with hidden disabilities, including color blindness. The organization is highlighting the use of EnChroma…

Springfield Utility Board reaches milestone date

SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Utility Board was established in 1950, making Sept. 5 the public utilities’ 75th anniversary. To celebrate, the Springfield History Museum collaborated with SUB for its newest exhibit, “PosSUBilities: 75 Years of the Springfield Utility Board.” Some folks around town have shared their…

One dead after domestic assualt incident 

SPRINGFIELD — On Aug. 26, at approximately 11:15 a.m., the Springfield Police Department responded to a home in the 700 block of 60th Street following a report of a domestic assault. The victim fled to a neighbor’s residence, where 911 was called.   The victim reported…

Federal funding cuts for food hit residents

Stocked shelves do not always indicate a well-stocked pantry. The combination of reduced funding and support, housing shortages, inflation, decreased SNAP benefits, and higher demand since the end of pandemic-era assistance programs has made the situation more complex than ever for local food pantries and…

Mysterious odor from Coburg to the Grove

SPRINGFIELD – The Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA) concluded its investigation into widespread odor complaints across central Lane County without identifying a definitive source. LRAPA received 45 complaints between Aug. 1-16 describing a strong smell similar to dog waste. Reports came from as far…