SPRINGFIELD – The City of Springfield invites residents to clean up their homes and neighborhoods by disposing of unwanted items at the annual Spring Cleanup event. Join us Saturday, May 17, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at EcoSort in Glenwood, 3425 E 17th Ave. This…

Springfield Police ■ MONDAY, MAY 5 (69 calls) Top calls: Traffic stop (11), Theft (6), Dispute (4) 3:18 am: Theft, 5250 High Banks Rd. 6:25 am: Theft, 1243 Rainbow Dr. 9:46 am: Animal complaint, 1550 Q St. 1:10 pm: Criminal trespass, 1250 18th St. 1:52…

Last week, Lane County administrator Steve Mokrohisky outlined a “surgical approach” to address the County’s budget, which he says has seen a persistent strain on public safety funding and a growing need for behavioral health and housing.   “We have a lot of uncertainty and…

The Springfield City Council approved updated local and regional user fees for wastewater and stormwater services on May 5, set to take effect July 1. These annual adjustments promote regulatory compliance, system maintenance, and long-range capital plans.  Local wastewater fees will increase by 5%, stormwater…

CRESWELL – Few people get the chance to visit another country and immerse themselves in another culture. Creswell High School students Elizabeth and Joseph C. Lewis got to do just that on a nearly three-week trip to Africa with their local Rotary Club. “We were…

CRESWELL – In a 4-3 vote, Vincent Martorello has been appointed to serve as the next city manager for the City of Creswell. The decision was made public just after 3:30 p.m., after the city council convened at 8:30 a.m. for candidate interviews and deliberations…

SPRINGFIELD—The University of Oregon and NextStep Recycling celebrated the grand opening of their new surplus store at 547 Q St. in Springfield on April 30. “UO is a critical partner to Springfield, and now they have buildings over here with their logo on it, which…

UPDATE: Due to anticipated rain, the organizers on Tuesday canceled this event. COTTAGE GROVE – One out of five adults in the United States experiences mental illness each year, according to data from the National Alliance of Mental Illness. May is “Mental Health Awareness Month,”…