Category Community

Bengtson, Lions on the prowl

COTTAGE GROVE – Cottage Grove High School held its annual Wally Ciochetti Invitational for track & field last Friday, with some of the top competition in Class 4A in attendance. One of those attendees was Cottage Grove junior Carter Bengtson, who set a personal-record 4:06.56…

Springfield woman off to nationwide competition

SPRINGFIELD – As Ms. Wheelchair Pacific Coast U.S.A., Springfield resident Melinda Preciado will be going to Ohio to compete in the Ms. Wheelchair U.S.A. 2024 competition this July, representing Oregon, California, and Washington. Preciado got her foot in the door with disability competitions after her…

In Brief: Week of May 9

Springfield City Council recap SPRINGFIELD – City council had a quick yet productive Monday night earlier this week. •  After seven years of discussion, the Housing Diversity Tax Exemption (HDTE) was adopted to address the City’s need for more housing. This program aims to encourage…

Data Center: Public Safety – Week of May 9

POLICE BRIEFS 14 years for Springfield man  SPRINGFIELD —  A Springfield man was sentenced to federal prison last week for repeatedly possessing and distributing photos and videos depicting child sexual abuse. Randy Lee Cook, 43, was sentenced to 168 months in federal prison and a…

Classifieds: Week of May 9

HELP WANTED Prime Time Sports Bar & Grill in Springfield is looking to fill multiple kitchen and dining room roles right away. Inquire today.  Apply TODAY:  staffedup.com/primetimesportsbar FLEA MARKET Drain Community Center fundraiser! Flea market on Saturday, May 18, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Drain Community…