SPRINGFIELD – In many areas of Springfield, mobility in a wheelchair is at best, a fight, and at worst, impossible. “A lot of the sidewalks are so bad. I’ve literally got trapped on them,” said Melinda Preciado, Ms. Wheelchair Oregon 2022 and Springfield resident. Consisting of steep slopes, uneven paving,[Read More…]
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Title IX still inspiring leadership, change
“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” These 37 words were passed into law in 1972, changing the course of history for[Read More…]
South Lane Mental Health to hire new LatinX liason
COTTAGE GROVE — Last week, the Murdock Trust announced the winners of its Fall 2022 Grant Report — among its winners is South Lane Mental Health, a Cottage Grove- based nonprofit aimed at restoring hope and renewing lives through compassionate mental health care services, support and advocacy. “The Murdock Trust[Read More…]
Shearer leading the way
SPRINGFIELD — Chief Andrew Shearer actually wanted to become a firefighter in his youth. “I joke with some of my longtime friends in law enforcement that when I was a kid, I really wanted to be a firefighter,” Shearer said in a July interview with The Chronicle. “But then I[Read More…]
New city recorder adds to Creswell’s charm
CRESWELL — You may have noticed there is a friendly new face in City Hall, Grace McNeil, serving as the new City recorder for Creswell. “I’m a pretty quiet person … That’s kind of the draw to cities with smaller populations. It’s not as overwhelming; it’s more comforting,” McNeil said. [Read More…]
Springfield artist receives career opp grant
SPRINGFIELD – In the first round of FY2023 Career Opportunity Program grant awards, the Oregon Arts Commission and The Ford Family Foundation have awarded $92,297 to 36 artists for career development projects, including one artist from Springfield. Erin Langley, of Springfield, will be granted $2,000 to support the cost of[Read More…]
No Art Walk? No problem
Art aplenty despite no formal event SPRINGFIELD – During the winter months, the Springfield’s Second Friday Art Walk often has fewer venues participating because there aren’t as many art enthusiasts interested in walking from building to building in the cold and rain. For that reason, Island Park Gallery at Willamalane’s[Read More…]
Chemistry key for Springfield girls basketball
SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Millers girls basketball team showed multiple things in their 61-25 win over Class 4A No. 10 Marist Catholic last week. They showed star power, depth, and disciplined defense against one of the best guards in the area. The biggest thing they showed? Their chemistry. “I think[Read More…]
HSSZ: Results and schedules
RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALLTuesday, Jan. 17■ CGHS 49, Elmira 35■ Churchill 62, Springfield 36■ N. Eugene 52, Thurston 40Wednesday, Jan. 18■ Creswell 56, Siuslaw 38■ Pleasant Hill 55, Sisters 41Friday, Jan. 20■ CGHS 72, Marshfield 54■ Sisters 51, Creswell 50 OT■ Harrisburg 56, PHHS 52■ Marist 56, Springfield 43■ Thurston 56,[Read More…]
LCSO responds to school
CRESWELL — Lane County Sheriff’s Office deputies say an intense search did not turn up any reason for concern after an allegedly armed individual was reported near Creswell High School last Thursday.According to LCSO, at about 3:39 p.m. on Jan. 19, a Creswell School District employee reported that a person[Read More…]