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Springfield Community

Springfield, Oregon, is located in Lane County and is opposite the Interstate 5 Freeway from Eugene, Oregon. Named after a natural spring located within the current city boundaries, Springfield was incorporated in 1885 and today is home to over 53,000 residents.

Springfield Nature

One of Oregon's most important wild rivers is McKenzie river which passes through northern Springfield. The river begins in the Cascade Range glaciers and flows into the Willamette river just outside of western Springfield. In addition to the native trout, the river is also an excellent part of local natural tourism.

Springfield News

1. Charlestown - Concord Monitor

   A Charlestown man opened fire on police officers who were trying to arrest him last month, Attorney General Kelly Ayotte said in a preliminary report yesterday that concluded officers were justified in ...

   
   
2. Springfield police arrest Longhill Street man and woman on heroin and marijuana charges - MassLive.com

   By GEORGE GRAHAM ggraham@repub.com SPRINGFIELD - Undercover narcotics detectives arrested a Longhill Street man and woman last night on heroin and marijuana charges.

   
   
3. Area road closings - Local Breaking News

   Here is a list of road and lane closings in the Akron area. Major highways abruptly closed: None.

   
   
4. Big speeches a new political tool for Obama - International Herald Tribune

   SPRINGFIELD, Ill. : In April 2003, Barack Obama rose in the Illinois Senate to discuss a delicate issue: legislation calling for a study of whether police discriminate against black drivers by making up excuses ...

   
   
5. Not to spoil the hugfest, but - The Capitol Fax Blog

   Thursday, Aug 28, 2008 * This is interesting As his sentencing nears, pressure is mounting on Tony Rezko to cooperate with federal investigations into some of the highest-profile politicians in the state - ...

   
   
6. Memorial Music Mile | Get the Partaay started - Illinois Times

   Black Magic Johnson is among the bands performing at the post-Mile Partaay. One of our first and foremost Labor Day Weekend events in Springfield is always the After the Mile Party or as it's usually pronounced ...

   
   

Springfield Transportation

Springfield is easily reached via roadway because of its proximity along Interstate 5. Rail travel is just 7 miles away at the Eugene-Springfield Amtrack Train Station. Travel by commercial airline is simple at Eugene's Mahlon Sweet Airport about 17 miles away.

Springfield Weather