Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
SPRINGFIELD – Sometimes you meet a real-life Wonder Woman. Such is the case of Melissa Green, a Renaissance woman in the arts, a teacher, advocate, and artist who has done so much for environmental conservation and arts education, and is…
COTTAGE GROVE – Despite a new pilot in rural South Lane County from Lane Transit District (LTD) that launched on March 2, South Lane Wheels (SLW) continues to operate. The nonprofit based in Cottage Grove has served as a transportation…
COTTAGE GROVE – On International Women’s Day 2026, held on March 8, thousands of protesters globally joined marches to demand gender equality, an end to sexual violence, and call for peace. About a dozen community members gathered in downtown Cottage…
CRESWELL –The Creswell School District has officially kicked off construction on its new Career and Technical Education (CTE) Building at Creswell High School, thanks to strong community support for the district’s bond measure. The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Monday,…
EUGENE – A Springfield man was sentenced federal prison on March 3 for a federal hate crime after assaulting a victim on the basis of their sexual orientation. Daniel Andrew McGee, 26, was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison…
SPRINGFIELD – The City of Springfield has been awarded a Silver-level designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists in recognition of Springfield’s efforts to enhance bicycle safety, accessibility, and convenience for residents and visitors. The…
SPRINGFIELD – Riverview Center for Growth, a nonprofit mental health organization, announced that all its programs will continue operating despite Lane County ending its Youth Mobile Crisis Response contract. The Mobile Crisis Response and Stabilization Program will conclude at the…
Editor’s Note: On Feb. 17, Springfield City Councilor Kori Rodley of Ward 1 addressed the council and the audience during a regular meeting. This came in response to residents who urged city officials to issue proclamations or statements regarding ICE’s…
NOTI – On Jan. 30, a homeowner in the 15700-block of Highway 36 in Deadwood reported a burglary of several firearms and other items. On Feb. 12, an Oregon State Police (OSP) detective located the suspect vehicle near Armitage Park…
SPRINGFIELD – On March 5 at 12:20 p.m., Springfield Police responded to a house call in the 600-block of Lochaven Avenue regarding a disorderly subject. Initial investigation determined there was probable cause to arrest the suspect, Kevin Wayne Downs, 60.…