Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
COTTAGE GROVE – The Downtown Cottage Grove window decorating contest, sponsored by Cottage Grove Art Walk, was a success, with more businesses participating than in the past, making it a challenging experience for the judges, resulting in two ties. The…
CRESWELL – Creswell’s newest city manager shared insight into his role for 2025. Originally from Iowa, Vincent Martorello was appointed to Creswell’s position in May. He discussed some of his accomplishments during his short time as city manager and what…
SPRINGFIELD – Sean VanGordon took a look back on 2025 and discussed his accomplishments as mayor, as well as some challenging aspects of the year. He highlighted the Fiscal Stability Task Force, the completion of Mill Street, and Flock Cameras.…
The Springfield Chamber is paying close attention to the upcoming short legislative session in early 2026. Alongside statewide organizations like the Oregon State Chamber of Commerce (OSCC) and Oregon Business and Industry (OBI), the Springfield Chamber is monitoring and participating…
During World War II, the Christmas trees at the White House and Rockefeller Center remained dark. This Christmas is the 80th anniversary of the first Christmas after the end of the war. According to author Matthew Litt, Christmas 1945 was…
When I reflect on the tradition of New Year’s resolutions, I wonder. A couple of years ago, my wife and I both discussed losing weight for our 50th wedding anniversary. But it wasn’t for New Year’s, it was as we…
LANE COUNTY – The Lane County Violence Prevention Coalition (LCVPC) has relaunched its website, serving as a central hub for resources aimed at preventing domestic and sexual violence, child abuse, and identity-based violence in the area. “This website allows us…
EUGENE – On Dec. 15 at 4 p.m., LCSO deputies responded with medical personnel to a two-vehicle crash on E. 30th Avenue near Gonyea Road, east of Eugene. The driver of one vehicle was non-responsive. Before emergency responders arrived, bystanders…
On Dec. 14 at 8 p.m., deputies responded to a residence on Pheasant Boulevard in Springfield after a resident observed a vehicle run into his parked car. The driver, Steven Anthony Cvitanovich, 58, of Springfield, was arrested for DUII and…
If residents have a leak during the winter months, they would be billed wastewater services for the water that’s lost. There is a way to get help when this happens so people aren’t paying for services they didn’t use. If…