SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield and Eugene police departments on Dec. 5 announced that they have officially terminated use of their Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) systems, citing unspecified “vulnerabilities and limitations” that “prevent them from meeting operational needs, data security requirements, and community expectations.” The…

SPRINGFIELD – This fall, Willamalane Park and Recreation District was recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its strong stewardship of local tax dollars, according to the district. GFOA offers several award programs that recognize excellence in government finance. This year, Willamalane received…

Chronicle news service SPRINGFIELD — Willamalane is hosting a neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. to share the proposed final design and the timeline for updates at Tyson Park at 3405 E St. in Springfield. This meeting will be held virtually on…

According to the latest monthly Jobs Report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), released by Oregon State Director Anthony Smith, 33% of small business owners reported unfilled job openings in November, up one percentage point from October. This marks the first rise since…

COTTAGE GROVE – The Oregon Aviation Historical Society at 2475 Jim Wright Way is hiring a part-time museum assistant at $19 per hour, with no benefits, for 24 hours per week, Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., plus some Saturday events. Key responsibilities:…

SPRINGFIELD – On Dec. 1 at about 3:30 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies and Springfield Police officers responded to an injured female at a business on 42nd Street, Springfield. The female was severely injured and was transported to an area hospital. Deputies learned the victim…

On Saturday, Dec. 6, around 10 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a missing elderly woman who had driven away from a residence in the Alvadore area, west of Eugene, who wandered away from her vehicle off of Clear Lake Road.…

On Friday, Dec. 5, at 2:14 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 58, near milepost 51, about 15 miles southeast of Oakridge. The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Audi Q5, operated by Jessica Nicole Ingoglia, 37, of Klamath Falls,…

EUGENE — Eugene Concert Choir invites passionate, skilled singers to take part in mid-season auditions on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Positions are open in both the 100-member Eugene Concert Choir (ECC) and Eugene Vocal Arts (EVA) – an acclaimed 40-voice chamber ensemble. Appointments are required to…