SPRINGFIELD — Autumn in Lane County came and went, painting our sidewalks with rich oranges, deep reds, and moody yellows. The air is crisp and clear. It has what longtime Springfield resident and wildlife artist Marissa Gibson calls, a “quiet peace to it.” The Pacific Northwest has always provided vivid[Read More…]
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Pump Cafe owner has bold dreams for business revamp
SPRINGFIELD — The iconic Pump Cafe at 710 Main St. in Springfield has changed ownership, and the new owner’s coffee mug is overflowing with ideas on improvements. With model airplanes hanging from above and construction signs covering the rusty orange walls, the Pump Cafe has been a retro “staple of[Read More…]
‘Pumped’ up for new beginning
SPRINGFIELD – Last week, the Pump Cafe hosted a ribbon cutting celebrating its new ownership — Chloe Nossaman, 19, a recent Thurston High School gradate. “I just graduated high school; I didn’t want to go to college, I wanted something creative,” Nossaman said modestly. “When the opportunity arose, I said[Read More…]
Timber strike ceases
It’s been 46 days since Weyerhaeuser’s union workers went on strike — and this week, after a long and challenging standoff, they’re back to work. It took more than 1,000 workers on the picket line, countless hours in the rain, and a series of tenuous union negotiations to reach a[Read More…]
In their own words: Springfield mayor Sean VanGordon, uncontested
Since 2021, I’ve had the privilege of being your mayor. I am thankful for the support of my community and the trust of people that have let me into their lives. We’ve done so much to move our city forward. I am excited because we still have so many opportunities[Read More…]
Springfield CTE teacher wins national award
Mark Simmons has always been passionate about fixing things — whether that be farm equipment at his Ohio middle school or fighter jets in the first Gulf War. From a young age, he saw working on engines as a “path to the middle class.” So, it’s no surprise that when[Read More…]
Colts maintain supremacy in cross-town rivalry
SPRINGFIELD – The bragging rights for best football team in Springfield will remain with the Thurston Colts after their 47-20 win against the Springfield Millers last night. Thurston had a slow start, but was led by a rushing attack that racked up 325 yards and 4 touchdowns. “Just proud of[Read More…]
Springfield handles Crater in league opener
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…]
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…]