Good morning! It’s August 21 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Hot with plenty of sunshine in East Springfield

Today will be hot with plenty of sunshine; caution advised if doing strenuous activities outside. The high will be 91 with a low of 53. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (7/11).


Top news from nearby

Bethel and Springfield schools will start a bell-to-bell cellphone ban this fall; Eugene 4J will begin in January. Enforcement details are still being developed in all districts.


What’s new around you

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Things to do in East Springfield

Weekly Peace Vigil
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 August 22


Did you know?

Average travel time to work in your community is

22 minutes

compared with…

Unknown
23 minutes

Community crime report

  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near S 42nd Pl and Daisy St. in Springfield at 2 a.m. on August 21.
     
  • A dispute happened near 205 S 54th St., Springfield at 9 p.m. on August 20.
     
  • A DUII arrest happened near 4198 Main St., Springfield at 9 p.m. on August 20.
     
  • A person was arrested for driving under the influence near S 58th St. and Main St. in Springfield at 6 p.m. on August 20.
     
  • A report was made about a confused person near 2145 31st St., Springfield at 2 p.m. on August 20.
     
  • A theft from a vehicle was reported near 2360 G St., Springfield at 11 a.m. on August 20.
     

No traffic problems nearby

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