SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Millers dominated on both sides of the ball at home Friday in their league opener against Crater, taking down the Comets 33-15. The Millers keys to victory were winning the turnover battle by a whopping +5 (6 Comets turnovers to 1 Millers), as well as continually[Read More…]
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Springfield violinist hits right notes
CHRONICLE PHOTO David Burham, Springfield resident, gestures as he explains how he crafts instruments out of his home workshop in Springfield. SPRINGFIELD – When David Burham first decided to become a luthier, he wanted to pick the brains of all of the world’s elite violin makers. Of course, that wasn’t[Read More…]
Ebbert pastor ready to serve spirit, bellies
ERIN TIERNEY-HEGGENSTALLER / THE CHRONICLE Pastor Liv Gibbons in her favorite dress on the steps of Ebbert Memorial United Methodist Church. SPRINGFIELD – On the corner of 6th and C streets in Springfield, stands Ebbert Memorial United Methodist Church, a quite large and peculiar brick building. The architecture is asymmetrical[Read More…]
Environmental insight, art beautifies Springfield
BOBBY STEVENS / THE CHRONICLERae Matagora is all smiles as she works on her colorful “under the sea” creation. SPRINGFIELD – Next time you’re in downtown Springfield, take some time to glance down at the sidewalk. You might be surprised at what you see. A Street is the new home[Read More…]
Drifters struggle, fall to first-place Knights
SPRINGFIELD – Close, but no cigar may as well have been the Drifters’ motto on Wednesday, July 27 when they hosted the first-place Corvallis Knights at Hamlin Field. The Drifters fell 9-6 on a scorching hot evening, but had chances to win slip through their fingers. “I think one thing[Read More…]
Passerby in Springfield shot in face with shotgun
SPRINGFIELD – Someone was shot with a shotgun while driving on McGowan Creek Road on July 31, just before 9 p.m. The victim, an unidentified 29-year-old man, said that he and his vehicle were shot multiple times by birdshot from a shotgun while driving on McGowan Creek Road. Despite numerous[Read More…]
Officers pass the torch
Eugene and Springfield Police Departments participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run which benefits Special Olympics Oregon. SPD Officers carried the “flame of hope” from the Springfi eld Municipal Jail across town past Autzen Stadium, where they passed the torch to EPD In this year’s torch run, Eugene and[Read More…]
New mural, partnerships take flight
Swallowtail Spirits is graced with a new mural – it’s the first thing you see after crossing the bridge into Springfi eld. In partnership with Lane Arts Council, 20 students from A3 worked with local artist Jessilyn Brinkerhoff to create the beautiful butterfly design. Swallowtail owner Kevin Barret said he’s[Read More…]
EWEB targets Glenwood for new water facility
SPRINGFIELD – Two keywords drive the supply of drinking water: resiliency and redundancy. The Eugene Water & Electric Board has eyes for Glenwood’s section of the Willamette River to bolster both R’s for the region. This week, Karen Kelley and Wallace McCullough, water operations managers, along with Rodney Price, assistant[Read More…]
Parking to be slashed on Mill; transportation projects ranked
ERIN TIERNEY/CHRONICLE PHOTO – City Councilors still have to choose which side of Mill Street will lose it parking privileges to make room for a bike lane. SPRINGFIELD – Parking on Mill Street will be cut in half as the City of Springfield eyes street safety improvements. That’s according to[Read More…]