Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
SPRINGFIELD — On July 30 at about 2:37 p.m., officers with the Springfield Police Department responded to a call of a disorderly subject inside a business in the area of Gateway Street and Beltline Road. Upon arrival in the area, an officer contacted the suspect in the area of Gateway Street and[Read More…]
Donations after a disaster■ In the aftermath of a disaster, Oregonians often ask, “How can I help?” While offers of donated goods, such as clothing, food, and household items, are heartfelt, they can create serious logistical challenges for emergency responders and community organizations already stretched thin. Unless specifically requested, these[Read More…]
SPRINGFIELD – A Springfield artist debuted his bold work at the Second Friday Artwalk, showcasing a vibrant story of love, loss, and childhood told through multimedia and humor. Keith Bennett has been a Springfield resident for 10 years; however, this series is inspired by his youth. “When I was a[Read More…]
The Drifters have set attendance records in their fourth season in Springfield, and now the team is competing for a playoff spot and reaching the most victories in franchise history. Seth Thompson The Chronicle SPRINGFIELD – Since the dawn of the Springfield Drifters’ new era, first-year-coach Jeff Lyle has made[Read More…]
The river has been my livelihood since the early 1980s, primarily as a river guide and outfitter, but also as a retailer and manager of a whitewater specialty shop. In addition to equipment, they offered advanced riverboat training, certified swiftwater rescue classes, and sponsored several levels of wilderness medical training.[Read More…]
Myra “Betty” Ekman passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, at the age of 85, surrounded by her family. She was born in 1940 in Corvallis, OR, and grew up around Springfield, OR. After high school, Betty moved to Newport, OR, where she met her husband, Robert Ekman, who was[Read More…]
