Good morning! It’s September 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Plenty of sun in East Springfield
Today will be plenty of sun. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 89 with a low of 52.
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Top news from nearby
Eugene and Springfield schools face declining enrollment from fewer births, high living costs, and increased alternative education choices since the pandemic.
Where are all the kids? Family choices result in fewer children in local public schools
By Lilly St. Angelo
Sep 16, 2025
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ events

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Things to do in East Springfield

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 September 16
Repeats 5 more times until October 21

Business After Hours: Budget Blinds of Eugene & Springfield
You’re Invited! Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce – Business After Hours Join us for an evening of connection and community as Budget Blinds of Eug…
At 177 58th St on September 17

Jessie Leigh
🇺🇸🍻End the summer with us! We will have a big concert with Nashville Recording Artist Jessie Leigh and we are honored to have this incredible and tale…
At Sweet Salvage/ The Sweet Market & Food truck Pavilion on September 19

Rainbow Skate Party
Skate into a rainbow wonderland! Dress in your brightest colors and enjoy a night of upbeat music, twinkling lights, and magical fun for all ages. Reg…
At Bob Keefer Center on September 20
Repeats once more on September 20
Community crime report
- Police served a warrant near the 4600 block of Main St. in Springfield at 10 p.m. on September 15.
- Police reported an unauthorized use of a vehicle near 5335 Main St., Springfield at 7 p.m. on September 15.
- A car crash with injuries happened near the 2900 block of Hayden Bridge Rd at 7 p.m. on September 15.
- A theft was reported near 261 Smith Loop in Springfield at 9 a.m. on September 15.
- A report of criminal trespass was made near 5349 Ivy St., Springfield at 9 a.m. on September 15.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
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