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Block O’clock: Crowds flood downtown Springfield for revelry
SPRINGFIELD – Downtown Springfield transformed into what some called “the best party in Lane County” last Friday night. What is the Springfield Block Party? It is five blocks of Main…
11 Sep 2025
Block O’clock: Crowds flood downtown Springfield for revelry
SPRINGFIELD – Downtown Springfield transformed into what some called “the best party in Lane County” last Friday night. What is the Springfield Block Party? It is five blocks of Main…
11 Sep 2025
Springfield firefighters union seeks more staff, its own fire district
SPRINGFIELD – An estimated 40 members of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 851, clad in matching yellow shirts, attended the public comment section to advocate for its own…
11 Sep 2025
Springfield firefighters union seeks more staff, its own fire district
SPRINGFIELD – An estimated 40 members of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 851, clad in matching yellow shirts, attended the public comment section to advocate for its own…
11 Sep 2025
Camp named ‘Eugene/Springfield 20 Under 40’ honoree
SPRINGFIELD – The City of Springfield announced last week that Allie Camp, the City’s economic development manager, has been selected as one of…
10 Sep 2025
Camp named ‘Eugene/Springfield 20 Under 40’ honoree
SPRINGFIELD – The City of Springfield announced last week that Allie Camp, the City’s economic development manager, has been selected as one of…
10 Sep 2025
Springfield residents ‘flock’ to voice camera concerns
SPRINGFIELD – More than 100 people filled Springfield City Hall and about two dozen more joined online during a City Council meeting Sept. 2 – with several people citing privacy…
11 Sep 2025
Springfield residents ‘flock’ to voice camera concerns
SPRINGFIELD – More than 100 people filled Springfield City Hall and about two dozen more joined online during a City Council meeting Sept. 2 – with several people citing privacy…
11 Sep 2025
Affordable units open for seniors in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD – Springfield welcomed its newest affordable housing units to the north neighborhood on Sept. 9. The brand-new complex at 1875 16th St. features 39 units with three studios, 30…
18 Sep 2025
Affordable units open for seniors in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD – Springfield welcomed its newest affordable housing units to the north neighborhood on Sept. 9. The brand-new complex at 1875 16th St. features 39 units with three studios, 30…
18 Sep 2025

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Memory Lane Express: ‘Goose mural’ highlights historical train

Endicott in front of Bohemia Park’s new mural

COTTAGE GROVE – Thousands of dollars and two months painting paid off with countless memories at the installation of the Goose Train mural at Bohemia Park’s entry plaza in Cottage Grove.

The dedication of the mural took place last Friday at the north end of the park, on the corner of South 10th Street and Main Street. Debra Monsive, the chairperson of the Cottage Grove Mural Committee, led the dedication, explained the historical significance of the mural, and introduced the key players.

Heather Endicott, who painted the mural, started the outline in mid-June and spent many hot summer days and evenings painting behind the new splash pad.

Faye Stewart, public works director, said the bathroom wall that houses the mural was designed for it. When Monsive was looking for a more prominent place to display it, Stewart was able to use grant money for an architect to build the wall to fit the painting.

Engine No. 19 is a Baldwin Locomotive train that had a station almost precisely where the mural was installed. It operated from 1971-88. The steam engine would pull up and fill with water under the future water tower at the splash pad, then head over to the Village Green to take people on excursions, Stewart said.

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