Grants for teachers, students
Northwest Credit Union Community Foundation “Classroom Cash’ program offers grant money for area schools. The application page was launched two weeks ago, and grant applications are due by Sept. 30. A few details:
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10-bed facility opening at Everyone Village
PeaceHealth, Everyone Village, and Volunteers in Medicine will celebrate the grand opening of a 10-bed recuperation wing and a fully equipped two-room primary care clinic at Everyone Village, a transitional community in West Eugene. The event, scheduled for Tuesday, Sept.…
Camp named ‘Eugene/Springfield 20 Under 40’ honoree
SPRINGFIELD – The City of Springfield announced last week that Allie Camp, the City’s economic development manager, has been selected as one of the 2025 Eugene/Springfield 20 Under 40 Award recipients. Presented by the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce, this…
August jobs report
In the latest monthly Jobs Report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), 32% of small business owners reported unfilled job openings for August, a decrease of 1 point from July. This marked the first instance since July 2020…
Laughs, luggage for foster children
TLC giving back during Color Blindness Awareness Month EUGENE — In honor of September as Color Blindness Awareness Month, Travel Lane County is taking steps to enhance the experience of visitors with hidden disabilities, including color blindness. The organization is…
Crolly promoted to deputy chief role
SPRINGFIELD – The City of Springfield and the Springfield Police Department on Aug. 27 announced the promotion of Lieutenant George Crolly to the position of Deputy Chief of Police following a national competitive recruitment process. Crolly brings more than 25…
Police round up: Sprenger death still suspicious four years later, one dead after domestic assault, more
BLUE RIVER – In November of 2021, Shane Sprenger, 47, of Blue River, went missing under suspicious circumstances in the area of Blue River Reservoir. Deputies began investigating, and the Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue team, along with his…
Showcase draws 40+ teams to Springfield
SPRINGFIELD – More than 40 high school soccer teams played at the 2025 Les Schwab Soccer Showcase last week, a two-day jamboree-style tournament on Aug. 28-29. The girls’ teams played Thursday, followed by the boys teams on Friday at Les…
Drake’s ‘Untamed and Indomitable’ exhibition at EAC
SPRINGFIELD — The Emerald Art Center will soon present “Untamed and Indomitable,” an exhibition of recent works by California-based painter Robyn Drake, on view from Sept. 2 through 26. A public reception will be held on Friday, Sept. 12, during…
One dead after domestic assualt incident
SPRINGFIELD — On Aug. 26, at approximately 11:15 a.m., the Springfield Police Department responded to a home in the 700 block of 60th Street following a report of a domestic assault. The victim fled to a neighbor’s residence, where 911…