Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
EUGENE – In the 17 years since the Oregon School Activities Association moved from a four-class system to a six-class system, no baseball team in Class 5A had ever won back-to-back titles. That all changed on Saturday at the University…
SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA) acquired the former site of Springfield Buick at 702 A St. and the adjacent parking lot at 751 B St. from The Motors LLC on May 28 for $1,750,000. Springfield Buick operated…
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. on June 15 at Northwood Christian Church, 2425 Harvest Lane, Springfield. CRESWELL – Alfred “Al” January found fulfillment in quiet acts of kindness. His passing in March impacts the community…
DORENA – A seizure of at least 92 animals were rescued from a Dorena property earlier this week. Lane County Animal Services (LCAS) – alongside Lane County Sheriff’s Office, Greenhill Humane Society (GHS), Willamette Horse Outreach Alliance (WHOA), and H&H…
COTTAGE GROVE – Councilor Chalice Savage read the City’s first Pride Month Proclamation on May 28 after mayor Candace Solesbee, one of two people to vote against the proclamation, refused to do so herself. The proclamation recognizes and proclaims this…
EUGENE – As a freshman last season, Grady Saunders secured Thurston’s state title with a walk-off, extra-inning, inside-the-park home run. This season, Saunders secured the title through his play on the mound, pitching 6.1 innings, striking out four, and shutting…
COTTAGE GROVE – Following the City’s May 18 work session to discuss how to manage Cottage Grove’s unhoused population, city manager Mike Sauerwein provided a history lesson and staff suggestions to council May 28. “I think we’ve got good momentum…
SPRINGFIELD – Just before the Springlfield Drifters held their media day on Monday at Hamlin Sports Complex, season-altering news was released by the team. Tommy Richards, the Drifters’ head coach since their inception, unexpectedly stepped down and was replaced by…
In an article for Eugene Magazine’s Summer 2008 issue, Vin Lananna—former University of Oregon head track & field coach—wrote, “The spirit of TrackTown USA isn’t confined to the track at Hayward Field. Walkers, joggers and runners fill the beautiful trails…
EUGENE – How dedicated of an athlete was Bill Dellinger? The legendary University of Oregon distance runner – after setting numerous national and world records – decided to hang up his shoes in 1960, after the Rome Olympics, so he…