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Good morning! It’s July 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Very hot with sunshine in East Springfield
Today will be very hot with blazing sunshine; danger of dehydration and heatstroke if outside for extended periods of time. The high will be 99 with a low of 56. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11).
Top news from nearby
A 286,680-square-foot e-commerce distribution center near Eugene Airport may increase Highway 99 traffic by 15%. Public comments on the air-quality permit are open until July 22, with construction starting in December.
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…
Things to do in East Springfield

Weekly Peace Vigil
In response to the ongoing war in the Middle East and an eye on armed conflict across the globe, we gather at the Peace Pole outside the entrance to W…
At Peace Pole at Bob Keefer Center on July 18
Repeats 5 more times until August 22

Taco Tuesday Mountain Bike Ride
We get together to ride Taco Tuesday mountain bikes weekly at Thurston Hills Natural Area. We climb uphill for 30-40 mins and then descend on the desi…
At Thurston Hills Natural Area on July 22
Repeats 13 more times until October 21
Did you know?
Percent of people age 60+ in your community is
25%
East Springfield
compared with…
Unknown
Lane County
25%
Oregon
SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
Community crime report
- A person was arrested for driving with a suspended license near 5658 Main St., Springfield at 9 p.m. on July 15.
- There was a reckless driving incident near the 200 block of Clearwater at 8 p.m. on July 15.
- There was a car crash with no injuries near Marcola Rd at 5 p.m. on July 15.
- A dead animal was found near Camp Creek Rd at 3 p.m. on July 15.
- There was a hit-and-run reported near 2659 Olympic St., Springfield at 3 p.m. on July 15.
- Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 1502 Clearwater Ln in Springfield at 1 p.m. on July 15.
- There was a criminal trespassing incident near the 2500 block of 23rd St. at noon on July 15.
- There was an incident of vandalism and criminal mischief near the 2100 block of Lomond Ave. at 10 a.m. on July 15.
- A person was caught driving with a suspended license around 6 a.m. on July 15 near the 1500 block of Chapman Lane in Springfield.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
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