West Springfield Community Newsletter for Thursday, December 18

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Good morning! It’s December 18 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Downpours; breezy in the p.m. in West Springfield

Today will be drenching rain; breezy this afternoon; watch for flooding. There is a 100% chance of rain. The high will be 60 with a low of 45. Showers now, changing to rain at 9 a.m.

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West Springfield news

Springfield residents prefer new revenue to budget cuts. ‘Day Without an Immigrant’ events occur Thursday in Eugene and Springfield. The holiday show ‘Christmas Presence’ opens Friday at Wildish Community Theater.

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What’s new around you

▼︎ police incidents   ▼︎ road incidents   ▼︎ food inspections

Read on to see the details about each item…

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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.

• Jitterbug Java – Warehouse at 449 Q St., passed a county health inspection on November 23 with no issues. (view report)
   
• Jitterbug Java – Mu at 449 Q St., passed a county health inspection on November 23 with no issues. (view report)
   
• Taqueria Fuego Burrito at 177 14th St., was cited for issues during a county health inspection on December 3. The restaurant scored 84 out of 100. The inspector found that a water hose end was not properly protected from contamination and must have a cover or protective device installed. A handwashing sink was blocked by items but was cleared during the inspection; staff were reminded it must be used only for handwashing and kept accessible. Raw chicken was stored above raw meat, risking cross-contamination, but this was corrected by properly organizing food storage. A container of toxic chemicals (chlorine) was unlabeled but was labeled clearly during the inspection. All issues were addressed before the inspection ended. (view report)
   

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Community crime report

• An unknown problem was reported near 22 E St., Springfield at 11 p.m. on December 17.
   
• A theft was reported near 3000 Gateway St., Springfield at 9 p.m. on December 17.
   
• A theft happened near 2750 Gateway St., Springfield at 8 p.m. on December 17.
   
• A theft arrest happened near 1521 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield at 7 p.m. on December 17.
   
• A theft was reported near 987 Kruse Way, Springfield at 7 p.m. on December 17.
   
• Police reported an unauthorized use of a vehicle near 1833 Pioneer Parkway East, Springfield at 6 p.m. on December 17.
   
• A theft was reported near 3000 Gateway St., Springfield at 4 p.m. on December 17.
   
• A theft was reported near 3333 Riverbend Dr, Springfield at 3 p.m. on December 17.
   
• A report about an unknown motor vehicle incident was made near S A St. and S 18th St. in Springfield at 3 p.m. on December 17.
   
• A report about an unknown motor vehicle incident was made near 21st Street and G Street in Springfield at 1 p.m. on December 17.
   
• A theft by deception was reported near 1032 6th St., Springfield at 1 p.m. on December 17.
   
• A theft was reported near 1565 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield at noon on December 17.
   
• A report of found property was made near the 661 block of Pioneer Parkway East in Springfield at 11 a.m. on December 17.
   
• A person was reported for driving with a suspended license near M Street and Mohawk Boulevard in Springfield at 11 a.m. on December 17.
   
• Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 1414 Main St., Springfield at 8 a.m. on December 17.
   
• A hit and run was reported near 650 Q St., Springfield at 8 a.m. on December 17.
   
• A theft was reported near 195 38th St., Springfield at 8 a.m. on December 17.
   
• A car crash with injuries was reported near Marcola Rd and 42nd St. in Springfield at 8 a.m. on December 17.
   
• A burglary happened near the 100 block of Greenvale Dr at 8 a.m. on December 16. 

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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

• Long-term projects: Southbound Laura Street in Springfield is closed to through traffic between mileposts .120 and .339 for construction work, including utility and storm system upgrades, sidewalks, and paving. The closure started June 16 and will last until about December 31. Access from Lindale Drive to Laura Street is also closed. Northbound traffic on Laura Street is still open, and detours are in place.
   

Disclosure: Traffic incidents and 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.