IFYOUGO: What: Parent Café When: Thursday, Feb. 24, 6-8 p.m. Where: Meets virtually More info: Visit tinyurl.com/FebruaryParentCafé to register by Monday, Feb. 21. *** SPRINGFIELD — A program at Springfield Public Schools is embracing parents as their own experts by creating an inclusive space to explore the fortes and obstacles[Read More…]
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Eyes in the skies: Springfield Police discuss drone liftoff
A stock image of a drone SPRINGFIELD – City Council this week considered the implementation of drone usage as a means to strengthen the methods of 21st century policing in Springfield. It’s a topic that both Springfield councilors and police officers are already foreshadowing as controversial, especially as it relates to[Read More…]
Pitts brings unique, broad voice to Springfield council
Damien Pitts, in his UO campus office, says his childhood in the Deep South and experience traveling the globe while serving in the U.S. Army has helped him appreciate diverse cultures. BRADLEY COOK/FLASHBOX STUDIO Editor’s Note: This profile of Springfield City Councilor Damien Pitts was written by freelance journalist and[Read More…]
Glenwood riverfront project has its developer
The Glenwood area is attracting new development. EMMA ROUTLEY/FILE PHOTO GLENWOOD – The Springfield Economic Development Agency this week selected a team to develop its nine acres of Glenwood riverfront property. City staff will enter into an exclusive negotiation agreement with developers Edlen and Co. and deChase Miksis, giving the[Read More…]
Wildish Theater GM takes his turn in the spotlight
Greg Hopper-Moore is the newly named general manager of the Richard E. Wildish Community Theater in downtown Springfield. BRAD COOK/FLASHBOX STUDIO SPRINGFIELD – In a profession with a literal spotlight, Greg Hopper-Moore, 53, the newly named general manager of the Richard E. Wildish Community Theater in downtown Springfield, has always[Read More…]
Man arrested for Springfield massage parlor arson
Kong On Nov. 18 Springfield Police detectives traveled to the Gresham area and located and arrested 56-year-old Dejun Kong for setting fire to the front of the Day Spa massage parlor at 663 West Centennial Blvd on Sept. 20, 2021. The arrest was the culmination of almost two months of[Read More…]
Springfield Police respond to shooting, man jailed
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Police responded to a shooting at an apartment complex in the area of Prescott and West Centennial on Nov. 18 around 4:30 p.m., where a man was found alive with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital where he remains in critical condition. Responding officers[Read More…]
Photos: Rolling out the green carpet in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD – Coast to Coast Turf began installing artificial turf at the new baseball stadium at Hamlin Middle School and Sports Complex on Friday, Oct. 15. Installers included Jowe Flores, Tim Williams, Justis Garcia, and Paul Flores. Company supervisor Shane Nogueira explained that one entire stretch of turf can have no more than[Read More…]
George & Violet’s: ‘A place where everyone is welcome’
Cozy, friendly environment SPRINGFIELD – Before George & Violet’s Steakhouse took root three years ago on Springfield’s Main Street its spirit was born in Spain. That was where Ross Arce, general manager and co-owner, taught English as a second language. “I came back invigorated from that experience,” Arce said. The[Read More…]
Going through the phases: Glenwood development plans taking shape
A look at the area along Franklin Blvd. on Tuesday near where city leaders are considering development plans. ERIN TIERNEY/PHOTO GLENWOOD – Springfield Economic Development Agency this week were given an overview of the first phase of policies that govern Glenwood-area development, particularly as it relates to the SEDA-owned riverfront[Read More…]