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Good morning! It’s August 20 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Sunny in West Springfield
Today will be sunny. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 86 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (7/11). Partly sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead: A heat wave starting tomorrow
Top news from nearby
The University of Oregon will notify employees of layoffs starting Sept. 8, implementing 2.5% budget cuts across schools and colleges to address a growing deficit.
What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ road incidents ▼︎ events
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Things to do in West Springfield
POWER PLAY FOR THE PLANET at the Springfield Public Library!
POWER PLAY FOR THE PLANET at the Springfield Public Library! Saving planet Earth together can be loads of fun! Join us to play games, solve puzzles, a…
At Springfield Public Library on August 20
Power of Play for the Planet with the Museum of Natural and Cultural History
POWER PLAY FOR THE PLANET Saving planet Earth together can be loads of fun! Join us to play games, solve puzzles, and tackle wacky challenges. The wh…
At Library Meeting Room (_SP_ConfRmLibrary1) on August 20
Fantastic Fibers with Reve Hendrix
TEEN YOUTH ART CAMP YOUTH 9-12 More Information and Sign up LINK https://www.emeraldartcenter.org/youth-art-camp
At Emerald Art Center on August 20
Repeats 2 more times until August 22
Community crime report
- A possible drunk driver was reported at 11 p.m. on August 19 near the 3900 block of E 15th Ave.
- A report of unauthorized use of a vehicle was made near 1210 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield at 10 p.m. on August 19.
- A stabbing was reported near 4095 Main St., Springfield at 9 p.m. on August 19.
- A person was arrested for criminal trespassing near 755 Harlow Rd, Springfield at 8 p.m. on August 19.
- Police served a warrant near 1521 Mohawk Blvd. in Springfield at 5 p.m. on August 19.
- A report of found property was made near 230 4th St., Springfield at 4 p.m. on August 19.
- A car crash with no injuries was reported near Gateway St. and Postal Way in Springfield at 4 p.m. on August 19.
- A theft was near 225 36th St., Springfield at noon on August 19.
- A report of property damage was made near 480 Shelley St., Springfield at noon on August 19.
- A theft was reported near 2900 Gateway St., Springfield at 11 a.m. on August 19.
- A report of property damage was made near 4213 Main St., Springfield at 10 a.m. on August 19.
- A person was arrested for driving with a suspended license near 36th Street and E Street in Springfield at 10 a.m. on August 19.
- Police responded to a report of trespassing and illegal camping near the 89300 block of N Game Farm Rd at 10 a.m. August 19.
- Police served a warrant near 776 Q St., Springfield at 8 a.m. on August 19.
- A problem involving juveniles happened near the 600 block of Hayden Bridge Way at 1 p.m. on August 15.
- A theft from a vehicle was reported near 1505 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield at 1 p.m. on August 15.
- A car crash with injuries was reported near Main St. and 35th St. in Springfield at noon on August 15.
- Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 344 A St., Springfield at 9 a.m. on August 15.
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: Mill Street is open to northbound traffic only between Main Street and Centennial Boulevard because of reconstruction work. Detour signs are posted.
From June 16 to about August 31, southbound Laura Street in Springfield (between mileposts .120 and .339) is closed to through traffic for construction. Access from Lindale Drive to Laura Street is also closed. Northbound Laura Street remains open. Detours are in place. Construction work will continue through December 31.
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