SPRINGFIELD – Last week, the Springfield Chamber sealed away the contents of its time capsule for the next 25 years. No – it’s not buried or even sealed behind a protective case; it’s on display for all to see. “We decided, like Springfield does, that we’re going to do it[Read More…]
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Saturday at the Wildish: Josue keeping music of Holly, Valens alive
SPRINGFIELD – Legendary country artist Waylon Jennings said he was always haunted by his final conversation with Buddy Holly. The young musicians were in Clear Lake, Iowa, on Feb. 2, 1959, amid a 24-day, 24-show winter tour – a gauntlet through a succession of frigid Northwestern towns. A day[Read More…]
Back from the blaze: Lane County firefighters return home from California
Following a two-week mobilization to Southern California to assist with the wildfire response – the largest out-of-state deployment in Oregon history – the state’s 21 strike teams arrived home last week, including two from Lane County. Oregon strike teams battled the Palisades and Eaton fires near Los Angeles, including Eugene-Springfield[Read More…]
Legal Notices: Edition of Jan. 30, 2025
TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-24-1001316-SW Reference is made to that certain deed made by, MARGARET O. SMITH, UNMARRIED as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY OF OREGON, as trustee, in favor of KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Beneficiary, dated 6/28/2018, recorded 7/11/2018, in official records of LANE County,[Read More…]
Celebrating Dr. King’s legacy: Springfield hosts parade, student contest
SPRINGFIELD – On Jan. 20, a crowd of community members braved the nearly-freezing weather to march in solidarity with warm hearts under one theme: Peace equals justice. “We’re going to stand shoulder to shoulder, we’re going to lean on each other, we’re going to lean into our community,” said Kori[Read More…]
‘Chronicle’ now available at Albertsons, Safeway
SPRINGFIELD – The Chronicle, the only locally owned hyper-local newspaper focused entirely on Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, and Pleasant Hill, continues to expand its distribution footprint across the southern Willamette Valley. Albertsons and Safeway grocery stores – all nine locations from Eugene to Cottage Grove – will now carry The[Read More…]
The Main Event: Boys Basketball
#6 CRESWELL (11-5) AT #2 PLEASANT HILL (14-3) ■ Just the facts: Tuesday, Jan. 28 at Pleasant Hill.… 6 p.m. ■ Tickets: Adults $5, students $3, and senior citizens $2. ■ Tipping off: Former NBA player and Billies coach Luke Jackson with his two all-star “Skywalkers” – 6-foot-3 senior guard Gavin[Read More…]
Imagination meets reality: Dolly’s Imagination Library
SPRINGFIELD – From her melodic voice to her voluminous blonde hair, Dolly Parton has been a fixture of popular culture for decades. In addition to crafting heartfelt, toe-tapping tunes and starring in television and films loved by a multi-generational fanbase, she is also known as “The Book Lady.” Founded in[Read More…]
All in good times: Springfield Chamber closing time capsule next week
SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce will seal its 2024 Time Capsule for the next 25 years on Jan. 22 in the Chamber building at 101 S. A St. The propane tank-shaped capsule was first revealed at the Chamber’s Inspire Excellence Award in February last year. It was part[Read More…]
Clean water, clear communication: Springfield Utility applying lessons from historic ice storm
SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Utility Board is applying geospatial mapping technology to streamline communication with the public after last year’s ice storm. On Jan. 8, the Springfield Utility Board met for a special work session to discuss emergency preparedness and its After-Action Report about last year’s ice storm. Both water[Read More…]
Obituaries & Tributes
Death Notices: Duncan, Loftus, Fritz, Howarth, Elam, Knees, Book
■ William Leroy Duncan Jr. 62, of Eugene, died March 5. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. ■ Michael D. Loftus, 73, died March 5. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. ■ Susan Dru Fritz, 65, of Eugene, died March 7. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. ■ Donald Ralph Howarth, 75, of Eugene, died March 7. Arrangements: Sunset[Read More…]
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