McMINNVILLE – It wasn’t the dream return to the state tournament that the Springfield girls basketball team was hoping for – but don’t mistake the failed title defense for a failed season. After falling to Midwestern League rival and second-ranked Crater in the quarterfinals, the Millers battled their way through[Read More…]
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Oakshire Brewery: Taproom commits to downtown site
Oakshire Brewing owner chooses downtown Springfield for third location SPRINGFIELD – After four years of searching, Oakshire Brewing has found a home for its third location: 448 Main Street. Jeff Althouse, CEO and founder of Oakshire Brewing, was born and raised in Eugene, which is where he opened his first[Read More…]
Springfield’s Diamond Wright wins Athlete of the Week
Developer incentives may be a boost for Springfield housing
SPRINGFIELD — Like most Oregon cities, increasing housing inventory is a top conversation among councils — including at Springfield City Council, which met on Monday to discuss new ways to make Springfield more development-friendly, with a goal of adding more multiple-unit housing to its inventory. According to Katie Carroll, housing[Read More…]
Romero-Ah Sam to the rescue
Senior standout scores 27, helps send Millers to state tourney SPRINGFIELD – With their season on the line – and hopes of winning back-to-back state titles in jeopardy – the Springfield High girls turned to a familiar figure, the two-time defending state player of the year. Danaeja Romero-Ah Sam understood[Read More…]
In brief week of March 7
Creswell discusses ice storm damage, Chamber budget CRESWELL — A recent transportation update was provided at a recent Creswell City Council meeting, noting that: • The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) estimated that they suffered $2.2 million in damage from the ice storm. • Washington and Oregon have received a[Read More…]
Springfield’s Danaeja Romero-Ah Sam wins Athlete of the Week
Skills of the Trades
Su gets hands on with Springfield’s workforce SPRINGFIELD – U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su spent some time with a couple local organizations last Thursday to listen to personal stories, tour facilities, and take in information about the work industries here. She was accompanied by Oregon congresswoman Val Hoyle. Their[Read More…]
DYNASTY: THS girls wrest another 5A title
PORTLAND – The Thurston Colts girls wrestling team is back on top after winning the Class 6A/5A Wrestling State Championship at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland last weekend. The Colts scored a girls state record 140.5 points over the two-day event, beating out Dallas (106) and Redmond (102) to[Read More…]
‘Shear’ will and determination
Springfield’s new cosmetology program giving students a leg up SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Public Schools (SPS) celebrated career and technical education (CTE) month last week by introducing its CTE cosmetology program at Gateway High School, Brattain campus to the community. This program began in September and allows students to complete high[Read More…]