SALEM – On Jan. 28, hundreds of community leaders, including leaders from Springfield, Creswell, and Cottage Grove, flocked to Salem for City Day at the Capitol. The event, led by the League of Oregon Cities (LOC), allows statewide officials and legislators to promote advocacy and progress through informative briefings[Read More…]
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Springfield State of the City outlines ‘Our Way Forward’ in 2025
SPRINGFIELD – From the lively musical stylings of the Springfield High School Jazz Band to enthusiastic pre-event conversation amongst attendees, the Wildish Theater in Springfield was abuzz on Jan. 30 for 2025’s State of the City Address. Mayor Sean VanGordon presented a comprehensive list of Springfield’s 2024 highlights and challenges[Read More…]
HSSZ: Results and schedules; Feb.6
RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL Tuesday, Jan.28 ■ Pleasant Hill 73, Creswell 43 ■ North Eugene 97, Springfield 44 ■ Thurston 58, Churchill 41 Wednesday, Jan.29 ■ Marist 75, Cottage Grove 37 Friday, Jan.31 ■ Marshfield 79, Cottage Grove 48 ■ Pleasant Hill 70, Elmira 50 ■ Crater 80, Springfield 62 ■[Read More…]
Springfield Police calls MONDAY, JAN. 27 (81 total calls) Top calls: Traffic stop (18), Abandoned vehicle (12), Warrant service (6) 1:47 am: Traffic stop, 437 I-105 EB 4:01 am: Criminal mischief, 1010 L St. 10:50 am: Found animal(s), 3834 Main St. 11:58 am: Theft, 1920 Olympic St. 12:23 pm: Theft,[Read More…]
A classic tribute: Josue celebrates Holly, Valens
SPRINGFIELD – For most people, a decision about a career usually comes well after high school. Sometimes even after college, or maybe later than that. Joshua Josue had the good fortune of knowing what he wanted to do when he was only 13 or 14 years old. That’s when he[Read More…]
Here to Help: ES Fire diaper drive, Polar Plunge weekend, NAMI meetings, seed giveaway, more
Eugene Fire hosts February diaper drive SPRINGFIELD – Eugene Springfield Fire is hosting a diaper drive from Feb. 1-28. Diapers and pull-ups (sizes 5 and 6) are needed, open or sealed, and baby wipes. The district’s goal is to collect 3,000 diapers. Drop-off donations at the fire department, 6853 Main[Read More…]
Cow Creek grant to maintain service for Ann’s Heart Women’s Shelter, upcoming events set
EUGENE – Ann’s Heart Women’s Shelter received a $10,000 grant last month from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation, which will be used to sustain the staffing of the emergency shelter house and casework services for unhoused women in Lane County. Upcoming events: ■ Feb. 15: Ann’s Heart Celebrate the[Read More…]
Safety & Service: Strahan, longtime volunteer, bids farewell
COTTAGE GROVE — Outdoor enthusiasts revere the Row River Trail, as do fans of the coming-of-age cult classic Stand By Me. It is a renowned stretch that bridges idyllic scenery and a storied past. Don Strahan, a longtime volunteer and avid cyclist, also takes pride in it. While Strahan shared[Read More…]
Karlyn Erika Campbell: April 16, 1941-Jan.14, 2025
Karlyn Campbell, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, she was known for her kindness, strength, and unwavering love for her family. She touched countless lives with her warmth and wisdom, leaving behind a legacy of[Read More…]
Philip Michael ‘Mike’ Newman: June 9, 1944-Jan. 21, 2025
Philip Michael “Mike” Newman passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, in Eugene, Oregon. Born on June 9, 1944, in Bend, Oregon, to Philip and Mary (Hayes) Newman, Mike lived a life full of passion, service, and family love. Mike grew up in Oregon, developing a love for the outdoors[Read More…]