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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…

SPRINGFIELD – The City of Springfield and the Springfield Police Department on Aug. 27 announced the promotion of Lieutenant George Crolly to the position of Deputy Chief of Police following a national competitive recruitment process. Crolly brings more than 25 years of law enforcement experience…

SPRINGFIELD – Last Thursday, a City of Springfield traffic team installed the 45th storm drain mural in Springfield. Local artist Rae Matagora designed the painting in celebration of the city’s 10th anniversary of “Upstream Art” storm drain mural projects. According to Brooke Mossefin, communications coordinator,…

SPRINGFIELD – “You’re either on the bus or off the bus,” according to Ken Kesey, and The Block Party is just the kind of bus you’re going to want to take a ride on. The heart of downtown Springfield is set to become a hub…

BLUE RIVER – In November of 2021, Shane Sprenger, 47, of Blue River, went missing under suspicious circumstances in the area of Blue River Reservoir. Deputies began investigating, and the Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue team, along with his family and friends, began searching…

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…

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…

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…

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…