RESULTS Dec. 24 – Jan. 1 BOYS’ BASKETBALL • SHS lost at Silverton 55-38 on Saturday, Dec. 28. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL • Springfield matched up against Corvallis in a home non-league game on Monday, Dec. 30 after this issue went to press. Check out ScorebookLive.com for live play-by-play updates for boys’[Read More…]
Springfield
Something to squeal over
A pet pig hoofed her way off her Springfield property last week, and it was a good Samaritan phone call to Greenhill Humane Society that helped bring ”Susie” home to her family a few days later Photo provided SPRINGFIELD – You don’t have to be a pig to appreciate a[Read More…]
I’m Alive’: Kartsounes takes trail that leads him to Oregon
Pete Kartsounes performs at the PublicHouse in Springfield to promote his new album ”I’m Alive.” BRADLEY COOK/FOR THE CHRONICLE (Facebook@BradleyCookPhotography SPRINGFIELD – Bend resident Pete Kartsounes is one of Oregon’s most gifted musicians. Now, it looks like he’s going to be spending a lot of time in this neck of[Read More…]
Carrying the torch of Liberty
Tom and Cynthia Ames SPRINGFIELD – You’ve probably seen them. No, you’ve definitely seen them. People in Statue of Liberty costumes on roadside sidewalks, sometimes spinning a sign or prop, waving and encouraging drivers to pull into the Liberty Tax Service parking lot. It’s not glamorous work. Especially if you’re[Read More…]
Egan Warming Center warms hearts
Longtime Springfield Egan Warming Center volunteer Diane Cunningham shares her experiences with the organization during a volunteer training in Springfield on Dec. 19. Aliya Hall/The Chronicle SPRINGFIELD - Egan Warming Center has a personal connection for volunteer Shelley Davidson. Davidson said that it’s important to her to give back to[Read More…]
CRAN helps felines find purr-fect home
Forrest was rescued as a newborn from the streets with his mom and sister. After prolonged medical treatment, he recovered and was adopted out earlier this fall. Photos Provided SPRINGFIELD – From rehoming a cat whose owner has died, or placing kittens after a cat gives birth outdoors, to helping[Read More…]
Downside Up flips expectations – ‘Old hard-rockers’ can help in a jam
Downside Up bass player Kurt Krause, a Springfield resident, rocks out on Friday the 13th at Mohawk Tavern in Springfield. Ron Hartman/The Chronicle SPRINGFIELD – Downside Up is a pro’s pro band, the kind you can call on when you’re in a jam. You need a rock band, check. You[Read More…]
Springfield SPORTS SCHEDULES
BOYS BASKETBALL Friday, Dec. 20 • SHS at McMinnville, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL Thursday, Dec. 19- Saturday, Dec. 21 • THS will be competing in the Emerald Cup, hosted by South Eugene HS. Friday, Dec. 20- Saturday, Dec. 21 • Springfield will be participating in the Elmira Tournament, hosted by[Read More…]
New restaurant offers Cornucopia of choices
Cody Warren/The Chronicle A small crowd gathered outside of Cornucopia for their grand opening last week at 521 Main St. in Springfield. Some guests included Springfield City Council members, representatives of the Springfield Chamber of Commerce, residents and neighboring business owners. One new neighbor who showed up was Memento Ink[Read More…]
New art series illustrates Springfield pride
Graphic designer and artist of the posters, Chloe Bradford,shows her work at last week’s Springfield Retro Art Series launch and poster signing at the Eugene, Cascades & Coast Adventure Center on Gateway Street. The posters feature the Ken Kesey Mural, the Oregon Women Veterans Memorial sculpture and the Flame. ERIN[Read More…]
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