Weekly Clips for March 12

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By Ashlin Sanderson

COTTAGE GROVE – During a tour organized by the Lane Education Service District, community members and other schools had the chance to explore the career technical education (CTE) programs that…

By Ashlin Sanderson

SPRINGFIELD – As this special Springfield Public Library series comes to an end, one relationship that is deserving of a mention – arguably the most important one – is with…

By Ashlin Sanderson

SPRINGFIELD – On Monday night, Springfield Public Schools board members appointed Robert (Bob) Brew as a new board member, but only after deadlocking on the decision three times. From a…

By Ashlin Sanderson

CRESWELL – University of Oregon students and Habitat for Humanity of Central Lane officials hosted a public meeting on March 4 at the Creswell Grange to share their designs for…

By Ashlin Sanderson

SPRINGFIELD – Sabrina Hightower moved to Oregon 15 years ago and changed her life. She transitioned from being a stay-at-home mom for 12 years to running a family business with…

By Ashlin Sanderson

SPRINGFIELD – On Feb. 2, the Springfield City Council adopted an alternate contracting method for repairs of the historic Springfield Depot and railcar, advancing the renovation process on track. At…

By Ashlin Sanderson

COTTAGE GROVE – Despite a new pilot in rural South Lane County from Lane Transit District (LTD) that launched on March 2, South Lane Wheels (SLW) continues to operate. The…

By Chronicle News Service

CRESWELL –The Creswell School District has officially kicked off construction on its new Career and Technical Education (CTE) Building at Creswell High School, thanks to strong community support for the…

By Chronicle News Service

LANE COUNTY – Lane County residents are once again being targeted by phone scammers impersonating employees of the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. These scammers typically present themselves as sergeants and…

By Chronicle News Service

SPRINGFIELD – On Feb.18, the Springfield Police Department received a report alleging that a man attempted to kidnap an 8-year-old child in the area of Gateway Street and Harlow Road.…





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Column: Policy-focused coverage a partnership to help understand, explore issues

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In celebration of Sunshine Week next week, The Chronicle is excited to launch a new monthly page called “Policy Periscope,” which examines public policy and its impact on our daily lives. Read the debut page here.

Sunshine Week takes place each year in mid-March, aligning with the birthday of our fourth President, James Madison, who was born on March 16, 1751. Madison played a critical role in the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and presented the first version of the Bill of Rights to Congress.

The purpose of Sunshine Week is to inform the public, journalists, lawmakers, and others about the “right to know” in state and federal governments. It is a nonpartisan collaboration involving groups from journalism, civic organizations, education, government, and the private sector, all aimed at highlighting the importance of public records and open government.