Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
On Aug. 14, State Rep. Val Hoyle announced she had secured $16,625,000 from the federal government in Community Project Funding (CPFs). According to a press release by Catherine White, communications director for Hoyle, the money is not guaranteed until Congress…
The quality of American education has been a cornerstone of our prosperity and global leadership, fueling remarkable advancements like space travel. Alan Shepard’s historic space flight in 1961 filled our nation with pride, even though it lasted only 15 minutes…
COTTAGE GROVE – The Cottage Grove Mural Committee is scheduled to celebrate the dedication of the Goose Train Mural tomorrow, Aug. 29, from 7-8 p.m.. The unveiling will take place at the mural’s site at the corner of Main and…
City of Cottage Grove welcomes new planner The City of Cottage Grove last week announced the hiring of Jeremy Means as the new Associate Planner. A recent graduate from the University of Oregon, Means holds a Master’s degree in Community…
Stay informed during communications outages: Greenhill Humane: Keep your pet safe, comfortable during in hotter temperatures Did you know? Oregon’s “Good Samaritan” law allows anyone to enter a locked vehicle to rescue an unattended child or domestic animal without fear…
THURSTON – Last season came to a crushing halt for the Thurston Colts. After a season riddled with injuries, they suffered a 42-18 setback to state runner-up Mountain View in a game in which coach Justin Starck was forced to…
SPRINGFIELD – After a 2-7 season in which they finished seventh in Special District 4 and missed the postseason, it might appear the odds are stacked against the Millers making a return to the playoffs. Adding to the challenge is…
COTTAGE GROVE – With a one-and-done Class 3A season in 2024, the Cottage Grove Lions face the lofty challenge of returning to Class 4A this year. Despite the unpredictability ahead, though, Steve Turner, in his third year with the Lions,…
Carter Bengtson wasn’t born to run, it was just something he chose to pursue. And when Carter Bengtson puts his mind to something … well, let’s just say you don’t want to be part of the opposition. After dominating the…
CRESWELL – When Covid hit in 2020, Sarah Hanson and her daughter, Piper, had to turn their home into a volleyball court. “I would go over there and they are in the living room, Sarah hammering balls at Piper,” recalled…