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…]
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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…]
Springfield businessman runs for Lane County Commissioner
A 2019 file photo shows David Loveall and his wife Nita outside the strip of properties they own and renovated on the 300 block of Main Street in Downtown Springfield. CHRONICLE ARCHIVES SPRINGFIELD – Longtime Springfield businessman David Loveall today announced his candidacy for Lane County Commissioner. “For the last few[Read More…]
Mi casa es su casa: Diverse groups sharing new ‘home’ in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD – A unique center in Springfield was unveiled on Aug. 31, after a newly-installed sign outside the center announced Casa de la Unidad/House of Unity to the Springfield community. Ebbert Memorial Methodist Church owns the parsonage building at 530 C. St. The church made office space available to[Read More…]
Catholic Charities readies to help Afghans refugees
Catholic Community Services of Lane County has helped about 40 individuals from other countries settle in the area over the past five years. News of the situation in Afghanistan has put the CCS Refugee and Immigrant Services Program and the Refugee Resettlement Coalition on alert to prepare for potential refugees[Read More…]
Driving a message in Springfield: Buttigieg, DeFazio tout rural investment
NOEL NASH/CHRONICLE PHOTO From left, Rep. Peter DeFazio, Lane Transit District general manager Aurora Jackson, Eugene Mayor Lucy Vinis, and Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon listen to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Thursday, July 15 at LTD’s station in Glenwood. GLENWOOD – South Lane County is fully charged – just ask[Read More…]
