SPRINGFIELD – Last week, the Pump Cafe hosted a ribbon cutting celebrating its new ownership — Chloe Nossaman, 19, a recent Thurston High School gradate. “I just graduated high school; I didn’t want to go to college, I wanted something creative,” Nossaman said modestly. “When the opportunity arose, I said[Read More…]
Author: LARISSA GARCIA
‘Trading’ stories, advice from hands-on women
Lane Community College Advanced Technology and Apprenticeship last week hosted its first “Women in Trades” with a panelist of business leaders, providing a networking opportunity for young women seeking to work in trades. About 100 people attended with 19 different companies and eight different LCC programs. The Q&A was moderated[Read More…]
GO2: Week of Nov. 11
Other things to do… In Cottage Grove… THURSDAY, NOV. 24■ Quality Trivia Hosted by the Legendary Elliot Martinez, 6 – 8 p.m., Covered Bridge Brewing Group, 926 E. Main St.FRIDAY, NOV. 25■ Friday Night Live with Guitarist David Rogers, 6 p.m., Covered Bridge Brewing Group, 926 E. Main St.SATURDAY, NOV.[Read More…]
Food drive brings out giving spirit in time for holidays
‘STUFF THE BUS’ WITH GENEROSITY SPRINGFIELD – Last Friday, a Lane Transit District bus parked between the two entrances of the Springfield Walmart. This was not a case of a bad parking job, but rather an act of good for the hungry in our community. This year marked the 27th[Read More…]
Go 2
When: Now through Nov. 26 What: Gallery is open Tuesday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.Where: Emerald Art Center, 500 Main St. in Springfield Paul Neevel – ’60 Years of Photography’ SPRINGFIELD – Now through Nov. 26, on display at Emerald Art Center are a retrospective of photographs from[Read More…]
‘Tridemic’ not holiday threat, yet
For the better part of two years, people in our community were isolated. Children didn’t go to school, parents worked from home, and public events were canceled and postponed in an effort to keep people from getting sick. And that may have been effective, but now another problem has arisen. [Read More…]
Creslane ‘vending’ books to students
CRESWELL – A giant box the size of a refrigerator has been standing in the halls of Creslane Elementary School, leaving students puzzled and on the edge of their seats to find out what’s inside. Turns out it was a vending machine, but instead of soda and snacks, this one[Read More…]
Former school building to add to rental inventory
Driving down Mill Street, you may have noticed renovations underway at the former school administration building, with construction trucks and a dumpster full of drywall in the parking lot. The plans? Convert the old school building into charming education-inspired apartments. With a projected completion date by Spring of 2024, the[Read More…]
Psilocybin cost under review
With the Nov. 8 election just around the corner, one ballot item is still under much deliberation. In response to the passing of measure 109, authorizing the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to create a program to permit licensed service providers to administer psilocybin products, OHA advisory groups are in the[Read More…]
‘Hail Mary’ needed to keep church doors open
Town hall set for Oct. 13 CRESWELL – A determination by the Archbishop may soon seal the fate of Saint Philip Benizi in Creswell. “The wind seems to be blowing towards closing the church,” said Dave Smith, parish council member. Saint Philip Benizi is a mission church under Our Lady[Read More…]
