Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Due to Executive Order 14222, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District (USACE) has cancelled one previously scheduled public meeting for the Cottage Grove and Dorena Lakes Master Plan (MP). Key topics addressed in the MP include the management and development of recreational, natural,…
SPRINGFIELD – The idea that Lane County could be “water poor” is laughable to many people. After all, this is the wet Willamette Valley, where it rains for nine months and drips for the next three. Well, not precisely … and wipe that smirk off…
SPRINGFIELD – At the March 3 city council meeting, Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon proclaimed March 2-7 as Women in Construction Week, recognizing the contributions of women in the construction industry. The proclamation highlighted the work of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Chapter…
SALEM – The latest monthly Jobs Report released by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) showed job creation weakening in February. “Over half of Main Street firms reported hiring or trying to hire in February, but with little success,” said Bill Dunkelberg, chief economist.…
Springfield’s “The Block Party” is returning for its sixth year and will expand to cover over seven city blocks in 2025. The party will feature more music, food, and libations while deepening its impact in Historic Downtown Springfield. The event has become popular for residents,…
COTTAGE GROVE — A town’s identity is vital to its social, economic, and cultural well-being and contributes to its unique character. Research shows it creates a sense of belonging among residents, fosters tourism and economic growth, and preserves local traditions and customs. If there’s one…
SPRINGFIELD – Jami Resch will be named interim chief of the Springfield Police Department on March 17 after a swearing-in ceremony at the Springfield Justice Center. According to the city’s biography, Resch brings 26 years of public safety and leadership experience to her new role. …
After months missing, a Cottage Grove man’s body has been recovered in Dorena Lake. Robert Ray Bennett II, 61, of Cottage Grove, went missing on Dec. 28, 2024. Bennett was last seen standing on the bank of Brice Creek at a campsite east of Cedar…
If you are aware of the Marion County (Kansas) Record, it is probably because you winced at the dings and dents inflicted upon the First Amendment when the local police department raided the Record’s offices in 2023. Publisher Eric Meyer stood up to the police…