SPRINGFIELD – The directors of the Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA) are reexamining plans for a prime piece of real estate on Main Street that has been sitting vacant for over a year. On Sept. 4, 2024, SEDA finalized the…

SPRINGFIELD – According to Arminda Barnes, founding president and leader of Yarnies541, the Stringfield Yarn Collective is “the ‘Cheers’ of the yarn store.” As soon as you walk into 175 S. 5th St., you are surrounded by love and an…

SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Police Department (SPD) has installed Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras in the city as part of a proactive initiative aimed at combating retail theft. This installation is funded by a grant from the Oregon Criminal…

SPRINGFIELD – Have you ever wondered how electricity travels from the massive power lines stretching across the hills to the wall sockets and appliances in your home, like your microwave? Last week’s tour of the new Glenwood Substation, currently under…

CRESWELL – Lifelong Creswell resident John Robert Simmons – simply known as Bobby to most people who knew him – died Saturday evening in Creswell. He was 66. Simmons had just left the Quik Mart convenience store after buying ice…

SALEM – The Oregon Water Resources Commission recently adopted the 2025 Integrated Water Resources Strategy (IWRS), a comprehensive roadmap that addresses the state’s pressing water challenges through coordinated action among various agencies. The IWRS outlines key actions within three priority…

Growth is not always easy; I can attest to this from my own experience. I often ponder the phrase, “Pray without ceasing.” Is this even possible? When I first began my walk with God, my early prayers echoed the sentiments…

The Lane County Elections Office is urging residents to register to vote or update their voter registration by Oct. 14 ahead of the Nov. 4 Special Election. Online registration must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 14, while hand-delivered…

SPRINGFIELD – Butter churning, grain grinding, sewing, puppet making, games and songs, washing clothes, gardening, herbal walks, and trading with a fur trapper are just a few of the activities that Singing Creek Education Center offers to kids through its…