Category Community

Skills of the Trades
Su gets hands on with Springfield’s workforce SPRINGFIELD – U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su spent some time with a couple local organizations last Thursday to listen to personal stories, tour facilities, and take in information about the work industries here. She was accompanied by…

Grove roads high priority for ODOT
COTTAGE GROVE – The Oregon Department of Transportation continues to keep tabs on improvements needed to Cottage Grove’s roads, and this week, an ODOT official discussed the city’s slated ADA Ramp Project, which focuses largely on pedestrian safety. With improvements slated for completion this year,…

DYNASTY: THS girls wrest another 5A title
PORTLAND – The Thurston Colts girls wrestling team is back on top after winning the Class 6A/5A Wrestling State Championship at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland last weekend. The Colts scored a girls state record 140.5 points over the two-day event, beating out Dallas…
‘Shear’ will and determination
Springfield’s new cosmetology program giving students a leg up SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Public Schools (SPS) celebrated career and technical education (CTE) month last week by introducing its CTE cosmetology program at Gateway High School, Brattain campus to the community. This program began in September and…

Creswell girls’ defense drives playoff run
CRESWELL – After losing their first battle against Coquille to open the season, the Creswell Bulldogs girls avenged that loss Saturday night, winning 61-41 to advance to the quarterfinals of the state playoffs. According to head coach Tyler Hollingsworth, the win was a testament to…

Colts’ boys finish second; Annis earns individual title
PORTLAND – While the Thurston Colts girls were securing a state title, the boys team earned its second-straight Class 5A silver trophy, finishing second with 202 points compared to Dallas’ 219.5. Thurston took a first-day lead with 121 points ahead of Dallas’ 110.5, but couldn’t…
Data Center: Public Safety – Week of Feb. 29
In Brief Police: Suspect observed making unwanted contact SPRINGFIELD – Police officials are seeking the community’s help in identifying and/or locating a suspect. According to a report by detective Terry Murray, on Dec. 30, 2023, an unknown man was accompanied with a female child estimated…
Classifieds: Week of Feb. 29
HELP WANTED Prime Time Sports Bar & Grill in Springfield is looking for multiple kitchen and dining room roles. Apply: staffedup.com/primetimesportsbar NOW HIRING! Wholesale plant nursery in Cottage Grove is now hiring for the 2024 season; daytime hours, Monday through Friday. Some part-time hours also…
