Good morning! It’s April 16 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
A brief shower or two in West Springfield
Today will be mostly cloudy with a brief shower or two. There is a 80% chance of rain. The high will be 57 with a low of 31. Showers now, changing to mostly cloudy w/ showers at 7 a.m.
Top news from nearby
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in West Springfield

Thursday Night Jam
Open Jam every Thursday night 7pm-11pm. No membership required…guests welcome. Sign up is at 6pm, music starts at 7pm.
At Springfield Eagles Lodge No. 3597 on April 16
Repeats 35 more times until December 17

Live Lifestyle Medicine
These sessions will discuss what the science demonstrates about the healthiest lifestyle choices; especially food choices. Who do you trust for your h…
At Riverbend Annex (Ranier Room) on April 16
Repeats 4 more times until May 21
Community crime report
- A person was reported missing near Lane County at 5 p.m. on April 15.
- A missing person was reported near 3333 Riverbend Dr, Springfield at 10 a.m. on April 15.
- A burglary happened near the 4500 block of Franklin Blvd. at 8 p.m. on April 15.
- A burglary was reported near 1195 Main St., Springfield at 3 p.m. on April 15.
- A burglary was reported near 737 Main St., Springfield at 9 a.m. on April 15.
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No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
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