MONDAY, MAY 12 ■ Cottage Grove City Council, 7 p.m. ■ Creswell City Council,  6 p.m. at City Hall and streaming on its YouTube. WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 ■ Creswell Airport Commission, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.  ■ Springfield Utility Board of Directors special work session,…

CRESWELL—The City of Creswell has whittled down its search for a new city manager applicant from 12 to four candidates. On Monday, the public is invited to a meet-and-greet with them before the council makes a final decision the next day. “Creswell has a number…

The Creswell City Council has invited four candidates to interview for the City Manager position, which became available following the resignation of long-time City Manager Michelle Amberg in December 2024. Six candidates were interviewed out of 12 applications received, and one withdrew. A public meet-and-greet…

SPRINGFIELD – Lane County Sheriff Cliff Harrold has announced his retirement, effective May 16, as he prepares to embark on a new career in public safety. Sheriff Harrold has dedicated 35 years to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, having been appointed sheriff in 2019 and…

COTTAGE GROVE – During a sunny Saturday morning in the heart of downtown Cottage Grove, one might be likely to see kids frolicking under the warm rays and community members unloading their cars to set up booths for the farmers market on 7th and Main…

Springfield Police Department officials announced new hires, promotions, and other recognition this past week:  • Stephani Rayl-Duxbury – Promoted to records supervisor after 19 years of service with SPD.   • Detective Lisa Duncan and Detective Katelyn Loper – who handle some of the most…

Gail Hoelzle welcomed friends and clients to the Bookmine’s 75th anniversary and her 50th birthday this past Saturday. There was a steady stream of supporters inside and outside the iconic store. Customers were treated to food and music, too.  Walk through the even through the…

COTTAGE GROVE – Twinberry Commons hosted a Spring Fun Festival on Saturday, April 25 at a familiar location – just outside of historic downtown on the corner of Highway 99 and Main Street.  The building, previously home to the Covered Bridge Brewing Group, has been…

“Finally, Pilate handed him over to them to be crucified. So, the soldiers took charge of Jesus.  Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha). There they crucified him, and with him two others – one on each side…