Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
FRED RATHKE OF CRESWELL, TAKES HIS SNOWMOBILE OUT FOR A SPIN ON SANDALWOOD LOOP ON FEB. 25. Community submission/Ashely Fitzgerald Storm helps state recover on snow, streamflows The shortest month of the year delivered record-breaking snowfall across the state, dramatically…
Today, Thursday, Feb. 28, is the first day in awhile that I’ve been able to sit down at my computer and write. Jim and I have spent the last four days living in the family room and breakfast nook of…
Photo file. Boxed bone broths in the stores are very expensive. Making it at home is easy and cheap! Made from scratch, bone broth has a much more complex flavor and color than store bought stocks. Some of the health…
So, we have longer days now that we have turned our clocks back, and while we still have remnants of our recent snow storm, spring is around the corner. We will soon be cleaning out our garages, putting away our…
As strong and powerful as bodies can be, injuries happen more often than anyone wants. Something as simple as a wrong step or poor body mechanics can result in an injury. Making a decision on how to handle an acute…
Photo provided/USACE The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is accepting comments on a draft environmental assessment for downstream fish passage at Cougar Dam. The report will evaluate alternatives for the Corps’ proposed enhancement of downstream fish passage at Cougar Dam.…
DOUGLAS-FIR BEETLE (DENDROCTONUS PSEUDOTSUGAE) IS NATIVE TO THE NORTHWEST, ITS POPULATION CAN SOAR WHEN LIVING LARGE-DIAMETER DOUGLAS-FIR TREES ARE THROWN TO THE GROUND. Photo provided This winter’s heavy snow and wind have knocked down many trees across Lane County, as…
When things aren’t going well in our community, our first impulse has traditionally been to get upset. Our second impulse has been to look for someone to blame. Typically, we may point the finger at government: Why, we demand, aren’t…
I have had the pleasure of working with Scott and Jeanne Olson, now former owners of our weekly newspaper. It has been a real pleasure to be allowed to write a weekly article for the newspaper and submit them for…
It’s been an exciting first week in Creswell, as former owners Scott and Jeanne Olson help my wife and I transition into our new roles. I also want to thank everyone for all of the kind replies to the introductory…