East Springfield Community Newsletter for Tuesday, April 7

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Good morning! It’s April 7 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Partly sunny and cooler in East Springfield

Today will be cooler but pleasant with sun and some clouds. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 65 with a low of 41. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (6/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are very high amounts of tree pollen in the air. Cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 7 a.m.

Looking ahead: Expect showers before dawn Tuesday

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Top news from nearby

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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ food inspections   ▼︎ events

Read on to see the details about each item…

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Things to do in East Springfield

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Restaurant inspections

County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Eugene-Springfield reports both those who have passed the inspections and those where the county observed issues to correct. The county’s full ongoing reports can be accessed here.

• Track Town Pizza at 5809 A St., was cited for issues during a county health inspection on March 23. The restaurant scored 94 out of 100. Inspectors found a handwashing sink being used improperly to empty a spray bottle, which was corrected immediately. A spray bottle containing toxic chemicals was unlabeled but was labeled during the inspection. Food items like shortening and flour were stored on the floor instead of at least 6 inches off the ground to prevent contamination. Some scoops used for flour and spices lacked handles or had handles touching the food; all scoops must have handles kept out of the food to maintain cleanliness. (view report)
   
• Gridiron Grill & Taphouse at 2816 Main St., was cited for issues during a county health inspection on March 23. The restaurant scored 76 out of 100. Inspectors found employees drinking from unapproved cups in food prep areas, handwashing sinks blocked by items, and raw meats stored improperly above ready-to-eat foods, risking contamination. Some foods were uncovered, and kitchen utensils were not properly sanitized. Toxic materials were unlabeled, and some food containers lacked labels. There was a gap under an exterior door allowing pests, and scoops without handles were used. Equipment had gaps or damage making cleaning difficult. Dirty mop water was improperly disposed outside, and the facility lacked a proper mop sink. Repairs and cleaning improvements were needed for walls, floors, and ceilings. All issues were addressed or discussed during inspection. (view report)
   

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Community crime report

• A car crash with injuries was reported near Yolanda Ave. and 23rd St. in Springfield at 2 a.m. on April 6.
   
• A menacing incident was reported near 2645 I St., Springfield on April 6 at noon
   
• A stolen vehicle was recovered near the 100 block of S 53rd St. in Springfield at 10 p.m. on April 6.
   
• Police served a warrant near the 2600 block of Centennial Blvd. in Springfield at 8 p.m. on April 6.
   
• A theft was reported near 509 S 32nd St., Springfield on April 6 at 1 p.m.
   

See more: Showing 5 of the most significant incidents. There are 4 more not shown. See all recent incidents on our dedicated web page for East Springfield news and information.

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No traffic problems nearby

We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!

Disclosure: Police incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.