Category Community

THURSTON – Community leaders, project partners, and residents gathered on Feb. 28 for the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of the Joyce A. Langeliers Family Center in Thurston. Developed by the Thurston Life Foundation, the center at 5807 A St. aims to foster connection and support…

SPRINGFIELD – On Feb. 13, Lane County Circuit Court Judge Debra K. Vogt sentenced Isaac Henry McGrew to 25 years in prison and 36 months of post-prison supervision for the killing of Dustin Lee Shelton on Sept. 28, 2023. In mid-2023, McGrew was angry that…

NOTI – On Jan. 30, a homeowner in the 15700-block of Highway 36 in Deadwood reported a burglary of several firearms and other items. On Feb. 12, an Oregon State Police (OSP) detective located the suspect vehicle near Armitage Park north of Eugene. It was…

LANE COUNTY – The Peak Credit Union Foundation is inviting applications for its scholarship programs, which aim to support students in Washington and Oregon as the March 15 deadline approaches. Across Washington and Oregon, the Foundation has invested nearly $1.8 million in education and food…

EDITOR’S NOTE: The League of Women Voters of Lane County published a study in December on “The Evolving Role of Artificial Intelligence in Democracy,” focusing on defining AI, its development, and its impact on democratic institutions and governance challenges. This month, The Chronicle partners with…

SPRINGFIELD – Last Saturday, the Springfield Public Library and History Museum hosted a Lunar New Year festival in partnership with the Oregon Multigenerational Community Center at City Hall. Festival highlights included live performances by Hé Lín Chinese Immersion Elementary School, traditional dances by Phi Long…

SPRINGFIELD – The 15th annual Books and Brews event, hosted by the Springfield Public Library Foundation, raised funds for the library and museum through donations, games, and raffles on Feb. 21. A line formed to get through the library doors, and over 150 people squeezed…