Editor’s note: This past week, local government representatives traveled to Salem to attend, “City Day at the Capitol.” Highlights included presentations from the League of Oregon Cities government relations team on legislative priorities, and briefings from Oregon’s new governor and legislative leadership about their priorities for the 2023 session. Members of[Read More…]
Springfield
Stoehr steps down
SPRINGFIELD — Leonard Stoehr, Springfield Ward 4 councilor, announced his resignation at the Jan. 23 meeting, citing a job transfer to Atlanta, Ga. “Serving as a Springfield City Councilor has been a tremendous honor and I am going to miss being part of this team and this community,” Stoehr said.[Read More…]
Colts reign supreme in cross-town rivalry
SPRINGFIELD – The Thurston Colts boys basketball team handled their cross-town rival Springfield 57-41 Tuesday night in a Midwestern League matchup at Thurston. The Colts used a balanced scoring attack and solid team defense to secure the win. “You always want to get a W, especially against Springfield. I thought[Read More…]
Community generosity aiding in Ukraine relief
SPRINGFIELD – Father Richard Janowicz of the Nativity of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church in Springfield and his congregation have continued their fundraising efforts to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. Father Janowicz is determined to carry on supporting the cause, calling for community members to stay strong and[Read More…]
Springfielders are enjoying retirement on the Silver Coast
SPRINGFIELD – Labor Day weekend, Springfield said “viagem segura” (safe travels) to active community members and previous owners of The Pony House Inn at 660 C St., Nancie and Mark Koerber. The couple was all set to retire with six duffel bags, three guitars, one carry on, two boxes and[Read More…]
What off season?
A trip down ‘Memory Lane’ SPRINGFIELD — With 1,100 blueberry plants and two staff members, Memory Lane Berrie’s winter season is perhaps more labor-intensive than the summer season of production. “People think it’s the offseason and it’s not, there’s a lot of work to do,” said Dani Miller, co-owner of[Read More…]
High school sports zone highlights of 2022
Creswell, Cottage Grove host World’s Best From July 15-24 Lane County hosted the World Athletic Championships, the biggest track and field competition in the world. 179 nations competed in the Championships, and two of those nations made special connections to two towns in our area. Creswell hosted the Finnish National[Read More…]
Gift supports children’s literature programs for the Springfield Library
SPRINGFIELD — Elementary school children in Springfield will benefit from a legacy donation made to the Springfield Public Library Foundation to honor the late Springfield community member Kate Wallace. The sizable gift of $100,000 will support children’s library materials for years to come. The Kate Wallace Endowment Fund, established by[Read More…]
Arrow Park amenities on point
SPRINGFIELD – A frigid 40-degree wind chill wasn’t going to stop anyone from visiting newly opened Arrow Park. With red cheeks and puffy coats, Yolanda Elementary students took a recess to shoot basketballs, swing on the swing set, spin on the merry-go-round and glide down the slide. Willamalane staff also[Read More…]
Big second half fuels Springfield victory
SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Millers girls basketball took down Silverton 54-39 on Saturday thanks to a smothering press and a strong second half where the Millers outscored the Foxes 30-17. Springfield, preseason No. 1 in Class 5A, beat Silverton, preseason No. 4, for the second-straight time after also eliminating Silverton[Read More…]
