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Colts roll into third-straight quarterfinals

SPRINGFIELD – The 2nd-ranked Thurston Colts baseball team cruised into their third-straight quarterfinals with a 10-0, 5-inning victory over No. 15 Central in the 1st round of the Class 5A playoffs. After leading 1-0 midway through the 4th inning, the…
Pleasant Hill’s Ryan Thomas wins Athlete of the Week
Ribbons of light dance across southern Willamette Valley skies

EUGENE — Likely a once-in-a-lifetime event for many Oregonians, a natural phenomenon was seen illuminating the skies late Friday evening, May 10, until the wee hours of Saturday, May 11. A severe solar storm — commonly known as the aurora…
Take Care: Increased youth suicide rates stress need for open dialogue

Editor’s Note: In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, this is Part 3 of a month-long series centering around the many facets of mental health from community, to crime, to survivor stories. Read Part 2, “Take Care: Addressing the intersectionality…
Saluting a long, prosperous life: Heyman nears 100th birthday, honors start rolling in

CRESWELL – Richard Heyman has pretty much seen it all … and lived to tell about it. Ten days from now, on Saturday, May 25, 2024, the retired Air Force Colonel and longtime Creswell resident will celebrate his 100th birthday.…
Creswell GOAT takes over Billies basketball program

PLEASANT HILL – Luke Jackson – perhaps best known locally as the leader to Creswell’s state 2000 basketball title, in addition to the school’s all-time leading scorer – is the new coach for the Pleasant Hill boys basketball team. “It…
Primary Election ’24: In their own words: D-12, D-7 & Springfield City Council candidates

In their own words As part of its nonpartisan approach to political coverage, The Chronicle does not endorse candidates; instead, it offers candidates equal opportunity to share their message their own words for readers’ consideration ahead of the May 21 election.…
Colts baseball dominates – again

SPRINGFIELD – If there was a Midwestern League dictionary, the definition for “dominance” would surely read: “Thurston baseball.” After a series sweep over No. 10 Crater last week, the Colts clinched their sixth straight league title, and have won 48…
