Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
SPRINGFIELD – How does a teacher learn about new subjects and ways to teach and engage their students? Academy of Arts and Academics science teacher Katie Ryan was selected to go on an expedition to do just that. Last week,…
SPRINGFIELD – Last Saturday, folks spent the afternoon honoring mother figures in their lives at Dorris Ranch during Mother’s Day Tea, hosted by Willamalane. Above, grandmother Mary and granddaughter Riley, spend time together in the barn. Sweet and savory treats…
SPRINGFIELD – As the city of Springfield begins finalizing the fiscal year 2027 proposed budget, the time for public feedback has passed. Monday night marked the trio of budget committee meetings before the proposed budget is sent to the city…
CRESWELL – Creswell is reinvigorating the farmers market scene in town with a Farm to Table Event kicking off this weekend. On May 9, folks can find farm fresh food, booths from local vendors, food carts, music, and demonstrations outside…
SPRINGFIELD – Willamalane is hosting a Spring Marketplace this weekend, just in time for Mother’s Day. Whether mom comes along to browse the 100-plus local vendors, or if folks are in need of some new spring décor, the Bob-Keefer Center…
Dear Editor, This week, let’s celebrate Federal, State, and local government employees and members of the uniformed services who deliver services that Americans depend upon. May 3-9, 2026, is Public Service Recognition Week. There are 19,886 federal employees, 7,055 Postal…
Springfield – Mayor Sean VanGordon has proclaimed May 3-9, 2026, as Public Service Recognition Week in Springfield, recognizing the contributions of public employees who serve the community each day. Public Service Recognition Week, observed nationally during the first full week…
Lane County Emergency Management will conduct a test of its subscriber-based emergency alert system, Lane Alerts, on Thursday, May 14, at noon. The test will utilize emails, recorded voice calls, and text messages based on each subscriber’s contact preferences. Subscribers…
Dear Editor: The Creswell RC Flyers would like to thank the Chronicle newspaper for mentioning our swap and shop event, held May 2nd, in the Go2 “Around Town” section, and the City of Creswell for the use of the Community…
Dear Editor: Lane County voters in Springfield should ask a basic question before this commissioner race is decided: who is actually protecting regular taxpayers? Commissioner David Loveall and Mayor Sean Van Gordon may present themselves differently, but both appear comfortable…