Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
SPRINGFIELD – The owner of a local pet store has launched a community effort to support pets whose families may be in need this season. It runs through Dec. 31. When checking out at All American Pet, 1833 Pioneer Parkway…
SPRINGFIELD – Dog lovers in Springfield can grab the free 2026 Canines for Clean Water calendar at various locations. Created by the City’s Stormwater Team, the calendar features 12 local dogs selected from over 160 submissions to promote clean rivers…
EUGENE — St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County (SVdP) staff who oversee the agency’s Egan Warming Centers program are preparing for the upcoming winter season with new challenges to overcome following a 50-percent reduction in the program’s funding. Egan…
SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Lions Club, known for its dedication to serving others, celebrated its 75th anniversary on the evening of Nov. 3 at Major Family Funeral Home on Mill Street. Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon delivered opening remarks, emphasizing the…
The National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Optimism Index declined by 0.6 points in October to 98.2, but remained above its 52-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index fell 12 points from September to 88, the lowest reading of…
SPRINGFIELD – The Drifters named Jake Willard their new general manager Monday. Willard – who has spent the past six years with TrackTownUSA and the Prefontaine Classic – takes over for Barry Bokn, who retired this fall. Team officials said…
SPRINGFIELD – The City of Springfield and The American Legion Post #40 co-hosted a Veterans Breakfast with Mayor Sean VanGordon to honor Springfield’s veterans and thank them for their service last Tuesday. “The breakfast is a small but simple way…
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Alton Baker Park is a gem that sits on the banks of the Willamette River in the heart of Eugene, Oregon. A large regional park, a 2-mile-long canal fed by the Willamette, meanders through the park and is regularly stocked with trout from spring through fall.
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Senior Caleb Jones (left) reacts after Thurston’s season-ending loss to Churchill last Friday in the state playoffs.
By Becky Hultberg We see it in the headlines: Oregon hospitals are struggling. After years of struggling to make ends meet, they have been forced to make tough choices, including cutting services and laying off staff. The ripple effects of…