Weekly Clips for July 4

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This week’s top highlights…

Supreme Court backs Grants Pass
As ink dries, local leaders uncertain about future of unhoused camping code Oregon’s southern, rural town of Grants Pass has been thrust into the national limelight as the United States…
Supreme Court backs Grants Pass
As ink dries, local leaders uncertain about future of unhoused camping code Oregon’s southern, rural town of Grants Pass has been thrust into the national limelight as the United States…
Nonprofit helping unhoused youth   
SPRINGFIELD – Connected Lane County (CLC) continues to assist youth throughout Lane County, now focusing on those who are unhoused by participating in the Point Source Youth (PSY) Direct Cash…
Nonprofit helping unhoused youth   
SPRINGFIELD – Connected Lane County (CLC) continues to assist youth throughout Lane County, now focusing on those who are unhoused by participating in the Point Source Youth (PSY) Direct Cash…
Fun on the field: ‘RunJumpThrow’ event draws young athletes to track, fun
SPRINGFIELD – Kids aged 6 to 12 cheered for their teammates in youthful glee as they watched them dart down the field with the baton, others giggled as they experienced…
Fun on the field: ‘RunJumpThrow’ event draws young athletes to track, fun
SPRINGFIELD – Kids aged 6 to 12 cheered for their teammates in youthful glee as they watched them dart down the field with the baton, others giggled as they experienced…
No broad strokes about it: Moose mural a detailed panorama of life in southern Willamette Valley
SPRINGFIELD — Driving down Laura Street, passersby may notice a new panoramic scenescape plastered on the side of the Loyal Order of Moose building. Vibrant scenes of wildlife, outdoor recreation,…
No broad strokes about it: Moose mural a detailed panorama of life in southern Willamette Valley
SPRINGFIELD — Driving down Laura Street, passersby may notice a new panoramic scenescape plastered on the side of the Loyal Order of Moose building. Vibrant scenes of wildlife, outdoor recreation,…

In case you missed it…

Springfield, Creswell to put best foot Fourth next week

CHRONICLE ARCHIVE PHOTOS Above, at top, the annual fly-over in Creswell kicks off the start of the Fourth of July parade. Above, at bottom, spectators take in the spectacular sight of fireworks over the river from Springfield’s Hayden Railroad Bridge.

Between Springfield and Creswell Fourth of July celebrations, the southern Willamette Valley in one week will transform into a patriotic paradise.

Springfield’s 19th annual Light of Liberty Celebration will pack Island Park as part of a fundraiser for Project SHARE, which benefits about 300 low-income Springfield residents who need assistance paying their electricity bills. 

Last year, the Fourth celebration brought in over $45,000 for the project, which helped 1,162 residents, according to Meredith Clark, community relations for Springfield Utility Board — the organizing company of the event. Since the start of the year, Project SHARE has helped 825 customers. 

Tickets are $10, either online or cash at the gate located at 200 W. B St., and children under 5 get in for free. Gates open at 4 p.m. and all activities are free with admission. The event features live music, food trucks, vendors, a kids’ play area, and the grand finale: fireworks.

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