Kyda Dodson of Springfield was in Haiti for two weeks with Project Living Hope, where she traveled around with their soccer team, visited medical clinics and taught a cooking class. Aliya Hall/The Chronicle SPRINGFIELD – When Springfield resident Kyda Dodson heard that her extended family is involved in a project[Read More…]
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Christmas Cheers
Cody Warren/The Chronicle After 116 other parade entries had come and gone, spectators joined in the celebration as Santa Claus closed out the 67th Annual Springfield Christmas Parade on Saturday aboard his bucket truck sleigh. His sleigh was created by Springfield Utility Board, who had been the title sponsor of[Read More…]
Undefeated, undisputed 5A state champs
Thurston Colts running back and game MVP Wesley Kommer, #36, celebrates with his team while offensive lineman Grant Starck hoists the 5A State Championship trophy Cody Warren/The Chronicle ROSEBURG – The Thurston Colts defeated the Crater Comets on Saturday night to win their second straight Oregon 5A State Football Championship,[Read More…]
HIV Alliance ceremony honors World AIDs Day
In remembrance of lost loved ones to AIDS, attendees of the HIV Alliance’s World AIDS Day Ceremony throw roses into the Willamette River. Aliya Hall/The Chronicle SPRINGFIELD – Roses floated down the Willamette River on Dec. 1 in remembrance of those who lost their lives to AIDS. As the world[Read More…]
Thurston rolls at Autzen
Thurston Colts wide receiver Caleb Scott, #6, stiff-arms a defender after making a catch. The Thurston Colts defeated the Silverton Foxes 44-14 at Autzen Stadium and will play Crater for the state title. Cody Warren/The Chronicle EUGENE – Fans layered up at Autzen Stadium on Saturday as the Thurston Colts[Read More…]
Colts down Wilsonville, advance to semifinals
Cody Warren/The Chronicle Thurston Colts linebacker Santino Stranieri, No. 10, breaks up a pass in the endzone intended for Wilsonville wide receiver Mason Dean, No. 1. The Colts defeated the Wildcats 48-9 on a foggy night at their home field. The Colts will play the Silverton Foxes in the semifinal[Read More…]
Commissioner reflects on first year
Lane County Commissioner Joe Berney of District 2, Springfield. Victoria Stephens/The Chronicle SPRINGFIELD – First elected to office 10 months ago, Lane County Commissioner Joe Berney, District 2-Springfield, last week reviewed his year so far in a presentation to the Springfield City Club. During the presentation, Berney offered insight into[Read More…]
Springfield Museum Rocks!
Museum Curator Madeline McGraw stands in front of her favorite display of petrified wood from the Springfield Thunderegg Rock Club for their new exhibit: ”Hidden Treasures – Rockhounding in Oregon.” Aliya Hall/The Chronicle SPRINGFIELD – ”Rocks are unifying,” Museum Curator Madeline McGraw said about the Springfield Museum’s latest exhibit, ”Hidden[Read More…]
McKenzie Cider and Craft Beer Festival
Fresh from Utah, Cooper Kranid offers a cold one with a smile for Springfield’s own Planktown Brewing Company. Jen Blue/The Chronicle SPRINGFIELD-Last weekend, an estimated 3,000 people attended the seventh annual McKenzie Cider and Craft Beer Festival at the Bob Keefer Center in Springfield. Over 150 varieties of cider and[Read More…]
Playwright brings first full show to stage
A scene from the production of Aaron Smart’s previous show at Lane Community College, ”Electra’s Oresteia.” Photo provided SPRINGFIELD – For Aaron Michael Smart, 23, of Springfield, writing is a compulsion. That compulsion has propelled him into the premiere of his first full-length play, on Nov. 14 at Lane Community[Read More…]
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