SPRINGFIELD – Hamlin Sports Complex, home of the Drifters, is usually filled with hotdogs, sunscreen, and cheers from the stands. Instead, on an idle Tuesday afternoon, the stands were empty and the home field, which usually features West Coast League players, was bursting with energetic children aged 6-14 in Drifters[Read More…]
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‘Sanitarian’ from Roseburg an inspirational figure
SPRINGFIELD – The projects in Nano were started well before I was involved in Rotary or any kind of humanitarian work. It all began with a sanitarian named Ron Baker sitting in his home in Roseburg, Ore., watching TV. A news report covering a refugee camp in Cambodia stated that [Read More…]
Data Center: Public Safety – Week of Aug. 15
SPRINGFIELD POLICE MONDAY, AUG. 5 (57 total calls) Top calls: Dispute (4), Theft (4), Criminal trespass (4) 5:58 am: Disorderly subject, 222 S. 5th St. 6:52 am: Switched plates, 5547 Main St. 9:49 am: Criminal mischief, 465 Mill St. 10:04 am: Theft from vehicle, 5390 Main St. 11:36 am: Burglary,[Read More…]
Big Bob, the best dressed 12-foot Skeleton in town, shows Olympic support
SPRINGFIELD — Since last August, a 12-foot skeleton named Big Bob has watched over the corner of E and 5th streets. Residents Megan and Shawn Waite have been decorating Big Bob for every holiday and significant event since Megan originally got her hands on the popular decoration. Last year, Megan[Read More…]
Embree, Drifters look to build off successes
SPRINGFIELD – The Drifters wrapped up their third season this week, and coach Alan Embree said the team sought to improve until the very end. While the team can’t improve on its win total from last season, Embree said his focus was on finishing strong. “I think you’ve gotta take[Read More…]
Briefs: Week of Aug. 8
Cottage Theatre 1 of 6 in U.S. with ‘Tennessee’ premiere on stage COTTAGE THEATRE — In a world premiere, on Aug. 9, Cottage Theatre will open “Tennessee Wet Rub” by Kim E. Ruyle for a three-weekend run. It is one of only six theatres in the country selected to be[Read More…]
Drifters look to end on a high note
SPRINGFIELD – Entering July, the Springfield Drifters were 11-15 overall, riding a 9-6 stretch in their last 15 games. Hopes were high, and the team was optimistic about reaching their first playoff berth. As the month comes to a close, that hopeful outlook has dimmed, thanks in large measure to[Read More…]
Chronicle pioneers volleyball jamboree
SPRINGFIELD – High school volleyball fans are set for a new experience later this month when the inaugural North Star Volleyball Jamboree is held at Springfield High School on Aug. 29. The tournament features a jamboree-style competition among the Class 5A Millers and Thurston Colts, Class 4A Cottage Grove, and[Read More…]
Getting Head Start on school year: Spiffed-up Springfield playground ready for fun
SPRINGFIELD – Although most people associate Girl Scouts with their annual cookie sales, they do much more than that. Giving back is a main virtue of the Girl Scouts, and Troop 20073 of Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington is exemplifying this by providing some much-needed love to the[Read More…]
National Guard drops into Oregon for wildfire assistance
Gov. Kotek this month declared a State of Emergency for Oregon, and Lane County’s eight major fires continue to burn on this week. On July 29, Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) announced that the State is being supplied by the Oregon National Guard for resources to combat the fires. According[Read More…]
