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Can they hack it? Students try out computer skills

At last weekend’s ”codeORcreate” hackathon, students worked hard to create websites, games, and digital ad campaigns that helped shine light on social issues-diversity in CS, cyberbullying, tutoring help for students and pollution. The event culminated in a presentation from each…

Duo exhibits at City Hall

”Clear Lake, Early Fall,” by plein-air artist Mara Thyegeson is one of the works displayed at Springfield City Hall. The public is invited to attend the gallery reception on Friday, March 13, from 5-7 p.m. Provided SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield…

Champion bowlers

Photo provided/Chris Safer Thurston High School girls who bowled with the Cottage Grove Lady Lions – a cooperative sponsorship girls’ bowling team that won the state championships on Feb. 22-23 in Salem. From left: junior Kari Kindrick, sophomore Josie Bridges…

Falling for roller derby

Jen Blue/The Chronicle Emerald City Roller Derby and the Lane County Concussion on Saturday night battled it out at the Bob Keefer Center in Springfield. Lane County Concussion took on Portland’s Bridgetown Brawlers and was followed by a ”Leather vs.…

Newton chosen for city manager

Nancy Newton. SPRINGFIELD – Contract negotiations are underway with Nancy Newton to serve as Springfield city manager. The role has been temporarily filled since June 2019 by pro tem Mary Bridget Smith, following former manager Gino Grimaldi’s retirement after 13…

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