Thurston’s Nate Stiffler, a sophomore, has had a great season for the Colts boys basketball team. In addition to his stellar play last week, he’s had multiple great games this season to help lead Thurston to a 10-8 record and #13 ranking in Class 5A. Stiffler’s season includes back-to-back 13[Read More…]
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Thurston boys cap off 2-0 week
SPRINGFIELD – The Thurston Colts were sitting at 8-8 and on the outside-looking-in of the playoff race as they played the first two in a four-game home stand. Last Tuesday, the Colts beat rival Springfield 57-41, then on Friday hosted No. 12 Crater in a huge Midwestern League game. Leading[Read More…]
Glenwood Area inches closer to development
SPRINGFIELD — The Glenwood Riverfront is a linchpin for Springfield’s economic development— and last week, city officials met to hear an update on the planning process that will bring the city closer to breaking ground. While specifics of the project have yet to be ironed out, city officials estimate the[Read More…]
Time well spent: Former councilor continued legacy, created her own
SPRINGFIELD — If you ask Marilee Woodrow what motivates her to give back to the community, her answer won’t be simple — because neither is she. “Have you heard the starfish story?” she started, “There’s a little girl on the beach that is throwing starfish back into the ocean.” An[Read More…]
Library fundraiser back after hiatus
SPRINGFIELD — It was a party between the book stacks. The 13th annual Books and Brew at the Springfield Library last weekend welcomed its first in-person fundraiser for the Springfield Public Library Foundation since the start of the COVID pandemic. “Even though we received so much support over the last[Read More…]
At the Capitol: Springfield Leadership
VanGordon Editor’s note: This past week, local government representatives traveled to Salem to attend, “City Day at the Capitol.” Highlights included presentations from the League of Oregon Cities government relations team on legislative priorities, and briefings from Oregon’s new governor and legislative leadership about their priorities for the 2023 session. Members[Read More…]
Stoehr steps down
Stoher SPRINGFIELD — Leonard Stoehr, Springfield Ward 4 councilor, announced his resignation at the Jan. 23 meeting, citing a job transfer to Atlanta, Ga. “Serving as a Springfield City Councilor has been a tremendous honor and I am going to miss being part of this team and this community,” Stoehr[Read More…]
Colts reign supreme in cross-town rivalry
SPRINGFIELD – The Thurston Colts boys basketball team handled their cross-town rival Springfield 57-41 Tuesday night in a Midwestern League matchup at Thurston. The Colts used a balanced scoring attack and solid team defense to secure the win. “You always want to get a W, especially against Springfield. I thought[Read More…]
Community generosity aiding in Ukraine relief
SPRINGFIELD – Father Richard Janowicz of the Nativity of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church in Springfield and his congregation have continued their fundraising efforts to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. Father Janowicz is determined to carry on supporting the cause, calling for community members to stay strong and[Read More…]
Springfielders are enjoying retirement on the Silver Coast
SPRINGFIELD – Labor Day weekend, Springfield said “viagem segura” (safe travels) to active community members and previous owners of The Pony House Inn at 660 C St., Nancie and Mark Koerber. The couple was all set to retire with six duffel bags, three guitars, one carry on, two boxes and[Read More…]