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‘Spirit’ jumpstarts festival’s heartbeat: BMD reemerges with new leadership, year-round Itinerary

COTTAGE GROVE — A town’s identity is vital to its social, economic, and cultural well-being and contributes to its unique character. Research shows it creates a sense of belonging among…

12 Mar 2025

‘Spirit’ jumpstarts festival’s heartbeat: BMD reemerges with new leadership, year-round Itinerary

COTTAGE GROVE — A town’s identity is vital to its social, economic, and cultural well-being and contributes to its unique character. Research shows it creates a sense of belonging among…

12 Mar 2025

Resch to be named interim SPD Chief

SPRINGFIELD – Jami Resch will be named interim chief of the Springfield Police Department on March 17 after a swearing-in ceremony at the Springfield Justice Center. According to the city’s…

12 Mar 2025

Resch to be named interim SPD Chief

SPRINGFIELD – Jami Resch will be named interim chief of the Springfield Police Department on March 17 after a swearing-in ceremony at the Springfield Justice Center. According to the city’s…

12 Mar 2025

Springfield robotics team takes 1st in ‘Motivate’

The Oregon Robotics Tournament & Outreach Program (ORTOP) recently announced the results of this year’s Oregon FIRST Tech Challenge Spark Invitational Tournament. Thirty-four teams, grades 7-12, were invited to compete…

13 Mar 2025

Springfield robotics team takes 1st in ‘Motivate’

13 Mar 2025

Springfield celebrates women in construction

SPRINGFIELD – At the March 3 city council meeting, Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon proclaimed March 2-7 as Women in Construction Week, recognizing the contributions of women in the construction industry.…

13 Mar 2025

Springfield celebrates women in construction

13 Mar 2025

Springfield ‘Block Party’ returns, seeks title sponsor for annual event

Springfield’s “The Block Party” is returning for its sixth year and will expand to cover over seven city blocks in 2025. The party will feature more music, food, and libations…

13 Mar 2025

Springfield ‘Block Party’ returns, seeks title sponsor for annual event

Springfield’s “The Block Party” is returning for its sixth year and will expand to cover over seven city blocks in 2025. The party will feature more music, food, and libations…

13 Mar 2025

Fun & games at Castle’s opening

ASHLING SANDERSON / THE CHRONICLE Members of the Springfield Chamber join Kimberly Buckmaster, right, in the ribbon-cutting ceremony outside the new location of Castle of Games at 2100 Main St. in Springfield.

SPRINGFIELD – It’s all fun and games on Main Street in Springfield with the arrival of Castle of Games in the Paramount Center.

Kimberly Buckmaster, owner of Castle of Games, was joined on Feb. 28 by Springfield Chamber Area of Commerce members and the public for a celebratory opening of the store’s new location at 2100 Main St. in Springfield.

Castle of Games is a game store that offers miniatures, family and board games, role-playing, collectible card games, comic book subscriptions, and a wide selection of gaming accessories and gadgets.

“I wouldn’t be here without my business partner of 11½ years, Chris (Knapp),” said Buckmaster during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Buckmaster and Knapp started Castle of Games in 2013, but the move was a fresh start for Buckmaster.

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