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11/12/2025

Springfield’s 44th Annual Turkey Stuffer 5K on Thanksgiving Morning

SPRINGFIELD – Willamalane Park and Recreation District will hold its 44th annual Turkey Stuffer 5K at Lively Park (6100 Thurston Rd, Springfield) at 8:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 27.
The 5K is open to all who want to run, walk, roll, or waddle through a scenic neighborhood course to kick off the holiday festivities. Many families have made this 5K part of their tradition, often coming in turkey costumes, matching outfits, and other festive attire.
Kids 12 and under participate free, thanks to support from The Hope Project. Kids in strollers or wagons do not need to be registered.
Advance registration is required and is open until Nov. 26 at 3 p.m. More details are available at willamalane.org/turkey
This event is presented by Lithia Toyota.

Spice up your Thanksgiving morning! Join the beloved community tradition, and run, walk, roll, or waddle through a scenic neighborhood course. No dogs, please.

11/12/2025

Lane Transit District: Stuff The Bus Event Critical For Local Food Pantries

Join Lane Transit District (LTD) and local radio stations US 101 Country and 104.7 KDUK to Stuff the Bus with non-perishable* food and unwrapped children’s toys to share with families needing extra support this holiday season. With uncertainty around how the government shutdown will impact SNAP benefits, community needs are particularly great this year.

Volunteers from US 101, 104.7 KDUK and the U.S. Marine Corps will be accepting donations at the following Walmarts:

Friday, November 14, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
2659 Olympic St., Springfield

Saturday, November 15, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
1040 Green Acres Rd., Eugene

Food donations can also be dropped off at Walmart Neighborhood Market at Gateway, from November 10-17. A list of the most needed food items is available on the Food for Lane County website.

For 30 years, the community has generously donated tens of thousands of pounds of food through this campaign. The food is distributed to families through Food For Lane County. The toys are given to children through the Lane County Toys for Tots program.

Stuff the Bus is a partnership with 104.7 KDUK, US 101 Country, Food for Lane County, Lane County Toys for Tots, Walmart and LTD.

Community members can ride LTD to Walmart to participate. Complete LTD bus schedules are available online.

*Frozen foods, fresh produce, meat, and dairy cannot be accepted. Non-perishable food items only.

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11/07/2025

Congratulations to Noah Solo on winning this week's Athlete of the Week!

11/07/2025

Día de los Mu***os is widely celebrated in Hispanic and Latinx cultures. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that Oregon’s largest minority group is the Hispanic population.

Springfield Memorial Gardens hosted its first community celebration on Nov. 1.

SPRINGFIELD – Día de los Mu***os is widely celebrated in Hispanic and Latinx cultures. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that Oregon’s largest minority group is the Hispanic population. Springfield Memorial Gardens hosted its first community celebration on Nov. 1. “We’re excited. We fe...

11/07/2025

Usually, when a K9 is on the police force, their role is for apprehension, search and rescue, or tracking.

This past year, Lane County police departments and mental health agencies have been implementing the use of working dogs in their facilities as support animals.

EUGENE – Usually, when a K9 is on the police force, their role is for apprehension, search and rescue, or tracking. This past year, Lane County police departments and mental health agencies have been implementing the use of working dogs in their facilities as support animals. Darin Campbell, creat...

11/05/2025

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10/31/2025

The Pleasant Hill Billies extended their winning streak to seven games on the strength of a powerful running game led by Jacob Neely, defeating rival Creswell 42-20 in a Special District 3 game at Markley Field on Friday – crashing Creswell’s homecoming party.

Neely, the all-state senior running back, took advantage of gaping holes created by a dominant offensive line en route to 356 total yards and five touchdowns. With one regular-season game remaining he already has 1,209 yards and 18 touchdowns on the season. He has an additional 144 receiving yards and a touchdown.

CRESWELL – The Pleasant Hill Billies extended their winning streak to seven games on the strength of a powerful running game led by Jacob Neely, defeating rival Creswell 42-20 in a Special District 3 game at Markley Field on Friday – crashing Creswell’s homecoming party. Neely, the all-state s...

10/31/2025

The Springfield boys soccer team defeated Thurston 2-0 last week, and hoped the victory would lead to a Midwestern League title for the second consecutive year.

“Winning this game and winning the next game against Crater on Saturday can hopefully give us more opportunities,” coach Juan Gonzalez said.

It was not to be, as the Millers later lost 1-0 to Crater on Saturday; SHS still finished second in league play and recorded a 7-4-2 overall record.

Ashland, ranked fifth in the state, won the conference title. The Millers split the two-game season series with the Grizzlies during the regular season.

THURSTON – The Springfield boys soccer team defeated Thurston 2-0 last week, and hoped the victory would lead to a Midwestern League title for the second consecutive year. “Winning this game and winning the next game against Crater on Saturday can hopefully give us more opportunities,” coach J...

10/31/2025

The Springfield Drifters announced their 2026 schedule this past Thursday – featuring 29 home games and a trip to Victoria, British Columbia, to face the HarbourCats on June 12.

SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Drifters announced their 2026 schedule this past Thursday – featuring 29 home games and a trip to Victoria, British Columbia, to face the HarbourCats on June 12. “I think it’s really exciting to get to go to Canada this year,” said Jasmine Williams, Drifters.....

10/31/2025

The Creswell volleyball team entered Wednesday’s home playoff match expecting another sweep in front of its home crowd. Instead, the No. 25 Warrenton Warriors upset the No. 13 Bulldogs 3-2, ending the Bulldogs’ season — and their postseason hopes — in abrupt fashion.

But the Bulldogs sustained their main goal the entire 2025 season: family.

CRESWELL — The Creswell volleyball team entered Wednesday’s home playoff match expecting another sweep in front of its home crowd. Instead, the No. 25 Warrenton Warriors upset the No. 13 Bulldogs 3-2, ending the Bulldogs’ season — and their postseason hopes — in abrupt fashion. “When you...

10/31/2025

Congratulations to Bella Wells of the Springfield Cross Country team on winning this week's Athlete of the Week!

10/31/2025

All area teams compete in league championships this week!

Don’t miss the shining Cottage Grove program and their strong pack of in-sync runners Re*****on Sharkey, Jennings Albrecht, David Culbert, and Micah Hanke. Leading the girls is Ella Cardwell, though Carly Knutson has recently been rising through the ranks.

For Class 3A, there’s Nellie Smith, who led the Billies last week, and Kaden Seaton. Creswell sees a small, but mighty unit of only four girls and 15 guys.

In Class 5A, you can’t miss Carson Buergey, who continues to headline for Thurston, breaking the course and his school records left and right. C**t Owen Smith adds a consistent top-10 finish for Thurston. Thurston is a balanced team and also fields a strong girls team. Nathalie Parker leads the girls, followed by Evie Woodward. Springfield’s standout and most improved performer this year has been Bella Wells, who has been earning consistent top-10 finishes for the Millers. Springfield’s Adrian Estes also impressed, finishing sixth in his last invite.