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Creative kids: City Hall hosts Young Artists Gallery

The Springfield Library received nearly 1,800 entries for their bookmark competition, which are now featured in the Young Artists Gallery. Aliya hall/The Chronicle SPRINGFIELD – Kids are massive generators and art, though their work is not often put on public display. As the chair of…

Oregon Humanities discussion illuminates technology’s impact

SPRINGFIELD — As part of the the Oregon Humanities’ nationwide conversation project, Springfield residents last week participated in a discussion about technology and how it affects humanity. “It’s a topic that often times we aren’t asked to discuss because of how integrated the idea of…

Thurston Hills, forestry, trails assessment released

Image provided THURSTON – A revised Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Thurston Hills Non-Motorized Trails and Forest Management Project was released last week and includes five alternatives for the project. The project is located approximately eight miles southeast of downtown Springfield, adjacent to the Thurston…

Springfield / THURSTON SPORTS

Results: Feb. 4 – Feb. 12 BOYS BASKETBALL Friday, Feb. 7 • SHS won its fourth game in a row, at North Eugene, 58-55. • THS won at Ashland 67-56. Tuesday, Feb. 11 • SHS hosted THS after this issue went to press. Check OSAA.org…

A welcome sign

Cody Warren/The Chronicle Springfield’s new landmark greets a log truck returning to town from the McKenzie Highway. The wood and steel sign was installed Friday, Feb. 7, by Urban Lumber Company.

Timber leaders discuss industry challenges

President of Murphy Plywood John Murphy and Murphy Plywood Chief Financial Officer Charlie Kimball present about challenges facing the timber industry during Springfield City Club’s meeting on Feb. 6. Aliya hall/The Chronicle SPRINGFIELD – Leaders in the local timber community came together last week at…

Nutritionally Speaking: February is Heart Health Month

In February we will celebrate Heart Health Month, and a favorite heart- (and chocolate-) related holiday: Valentine’s Day. There’s no better way to celebrate this time of year than to share with those we love hacks (tips) for supporting cardiovascular health. Fortunately, in the nutrition…

Pleasant Hill HS results/schedule

RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL Wednesday, Feb. 5 PHHS won its third straight at La Pine, 64-53. Tuesday, Feb. 11 Pleasant Hill traveled to Creswell after this issue went to print. For live play-by-play updates, check ScorebookLive.com and OSAA.org. GIRLS BASKETBALL Wednesday, Feb. 5 The Billies won…

Cottage Grove High School results/schedlues

RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL Tuesday, Feb. 4 CGHS lost at Siuslaw 50-36. Friday, Feb. 7 CGHS lost its fourth game in a row in a home game against Marshfield, 57-47. Tuesday, Feb. 11 CGHS traveled to Elmira after this issue went to print. For scores and…

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