Weekly Clips for March 5

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By Ashlin Sanderson

SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Public Library has created and maintained long-standing and new partnerships throughout its existence. These partnerships provide community support for an extensive spectrum of folks. “We have…

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LANE COUNTY – During a Lane County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, County Commissioner David Loveall voted to approve the board’s statement of unity and support for those reporting…

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CRESWELL – Students at Creswell High School (CHS) have the opportunity to explore career technical education (CTE) in grades 9 through 12. During a tour organized by Lane Education Service…

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By Ashlin Sanderson

SPRINGFIELD – Retired and current teachers, concerned members of the community, and a few Springfield Public School Board members gathered in the city council chambers to brainstorm ways to address…

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SPRINGFIELD – The 15th annual Books and Brews event, hosted by the Springfield Public Library Foundation, raised funds for the library and museum through donations, games, and raffles on Feb.…

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SPRINGFIELD – Last Saturday, the Springfield Public Library and History Museum hosted a Lunar New Year festival in partnership with the Oregon Multigenerational Community Center at City Hall. Festival highlights…

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SPRINGFIELD – On Monday evening, Springfield City Councilors and the mayor discussed the interview process they plan to follow for Ward 4 applicants on April 6. Mary Bridget Smith, the…





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Students sell Creswell on new logo concept

PHOTO BY BOBBY STEVENS / THE CHRONICLE

CRESWELL – A proposal to let Creswell High School students lead a re‑examination of the city’s 20‑year‑old logo sparked a mix of enthusiasm and unease at Monday’s council meeting. Career Technical Education (CTE) teachers Mandy Hoggard and Athena Lawson, joined by several students, outlined a four‑phase, student‑run branding project called “Rooted and Rising.”

Hoggard described the initiative as “a community‑driven branding initiative that’s rooted in complete research, tradition as well as Creswell’s future vision.” Under the plan, marketing and design students from the high school’s “DawgHouse Marketing” and “Design Dawgs” programs would conduct community research to determine if residents want to keep, update, or change the logo.

Hoggard said that the design work would be free, saving the city tens of thousands of dollars in professional fees while providing a major work‑based learning opportunity for local students.