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Springfield to show up in Salem

SPRINGFIELD –  In just under two weeks, City of Springfield employees will take to the state capitol in Salem for City Day at the Capitol, an event committed to providing a space for advocacy amongst legislators and city leaders.  Founded in 1925, the League of…

Civic Engagement Calendar: Jan. 16-27

THURSDAY, JAN. 16 • Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, 5:30-7 p.m., Cottage Theatre, 700 Village Dr. MONDAY, JAN. 21 • Springfield City Council work session, 6 p.m., 225 5th St.  • Springfield City Council regular session, 7 p.m., 225 5th St. …

The Main Event: Boys Basketball

#2 Pleasant Hill vs. #3 Oakland Friday, Jan. 10 ■Just the facts: The Billies (10-2) play host to the Class 2A powerhouse Oakers (10-1) on Friday, Jan. 10 at Pleasant Hill at 7:30 p.m., completing their non-league schedule.  ■ Tipping off: The Billies finish preparation…

‘Scrapping’ Bulldogs run into tall trouble

CRESWELL – The Creswell girls basketball team fell to the Sutherlin Bulldogs 40-27 on Friday, extending a five-game losing streak. Coach Tyler Hollingsworth recognized a silver lining. “A hard-fought game, right?” Hollingsworth said. “The effort was tremendous. We were fighting, scrapping, and clawing. That’s what…