Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
SPRINGFIELD – As May 21 creeps closer on the calendar, it comes as a reminder of the tragic events at Thurston High School in 1998. Without renewed financial support, a scholarship created in memory of two teachers who lost their…
The Springfield City Council approved updated local and regional user fees for wastewater and stormwater services on May 5, set to take effect July 1. These annual adjustments promote regulatory compliance, system maintenance, and long-range capital plans. Local wastewater fees…
I’m not lyin’, mountain lions, are, and should be allowed to thrive. I love to backpack. And more often than not, I do it solo. And I know that comes with certain risks. I was thinking about those risks when…
By Autumn Prieto Prom is meant to be one of the most inclusive and memorable nights of a high schooler’s life. But at some schools, the ticket pricing quietly tells a different story, one that favors couples and sidelines those…
CRESWELL – Few people get the chance to visit another country and immerse themselves in another culture. Creswell High School students Elizabeth and Joseph C. Lewis got to do just that on a nearly three-week trip to Africa with their…
CRESWELL – Boys volleyball is thriving in its fourth season, with participation and team numbers skyrocketing, more advanced teams, and a higher level of competition. It’s no surprise that the Creswell Bulldogs, led by Anna Baltrusch –who has led generations…
Club sports are winding down this spring. In its second year, Thurston flag football ended its season undefeated at 14-0 with a league title. Last year, they finished third in the league. “It was a whole lot of fun,” said…
#24 ELMIRA AT #15 CRESWELL ■ Just the facts: The Falcons are 8-14 and the Bulldogs are 13-10. … Doubleheader … Start times are 2 and 4:30 p.m. ■ Leading off: The Bulldogs close out the Mountain Valley Conference and…
BASEBALL RECAPS ■ COTTAGE GROVE went 0-3 against Junction City last week. On Tuesday, they lost 10-0 to the Tigers. The Lions had 3 hits overall. Micah Spear went 2-for-3 and Evan Emmick went 1-for-2. The Lions lost 7-3 in…
RESULTS BASEBALL Tuesday, May 6 ■ Junction City 10, Cottage Grove 0 ■ Creswell 6, Pleasant Hill 1 ■ Thurston 13, Springfield 0 Wednesday, May 7 ■ Santiam Christian 8, Pleasant Hill 7 Friday, May 9 ■ Junction City 7,…