SPRINGFIELD – The Leadership Eugene Springfield (LES) neurodiversity task force will be hosting “Lunch & Learn,” an event aimed to foster more inclusive and innovative workplaces by helping employers better attract, recruit, and retain a neurodiverse workforce. “Neurodiversity encompasses the diverse range of human brain function, recognizing neurocognitive differences like[Read More…]
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‘Romero-Ah Sam Era’ ends at state
McMINNVILLE – It wasn’t the dream return to the state tournament that the Springfield girls basketball team was hoping for – but don’t mistake the failed title defense for a failed season. After falling to Midwestern League rival and second-ranked Crater in the quarterfinals, the Millers battled their way through[Read More…]
Oakshire Brewery: Taproom commits to downtown site
Oakshire Brewing owner chooses downtown Springfield for third location SPRINGFIELD – After four years of searching, Oakshire Brewing has found a home for its third location: 448 Main Street. Jeff Althouse, CEO and founder of Oakshire Brewing, was born and raised in Eugene, which is where he opened his first[Read More…]
Springfield’s Diamond Wright wins Athlete of the Week
Developer incentives may be a boost for Springfield housing
SPRINGFIELD — Like most Oregon cities, increasing housing inventory is a top conversation among councils — including at Springfield City Council, which met on Monday to discuss new ways to make Springfield more development-friendly, with a goal of adding more multiple-unit housing to its inventory. According to Katie Carroll, housing[Read More…]
Romero-Ah Sam to the rescue
Senior standout scores 27, helps send Millers to state tourney SPRINGFIELD – With their season on the line – and hopes of winning back-to-back state titles in jeopardy – the Springfield High girls turned to a familiar figure, the two-time defending state player of the year. Danaeja Romero-Ah Sam understood[Read More…]
In brief week of March 7
Creswell discusses ice storm damage, Chamber budget CRESWELL — A recent transportation update was provided at a recent Creswell City Council meeting, noting that: • The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) estimated that they suffered $2.2 million in damage from the ice storm. • Washington and Oregon have received a[Read More…]
Springfield’s Danaeja Romero-Ah Sam wins Athlete of the Week
Skills of the Trades
Su gets hands on with Springfield’s workforce SPRINGFIELD – U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su spent some time with a couple local organizations last Thursday to listen to personal stories, tour facilities, and take in information about the work industries here. She was accompanied by Oregon congresswoman Val Hoyle. Their[Read More…]
DYNASTY: THS girls wrest another 5A title
PORTLAND – The Thurston Colts girls wrestling team is back on top after winning the Class 6A/5A Wrestling State Championship at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland last weekend. The Colts scored a girls state record 140.5 points over the two-day event, beating out Dallas (106) and Redmond (102) to[Read More…]
