SPOTLIGHT: THE RELAYS
File photo Eight teams of four runners each take their places on a 400-meter oval track. Eight runners start the race carrying the Holy Grail, a colored baton they must hand to the next runner. If the handoff is too…
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CHS: WEEK IN REVIEW
BOYS BASKETBALL Game: CHS beat Salem Academy 57-42 at Westside Winter Jam, Dec. 5 Recap: Salem Academy had only two players score in double-digits, as Creswell’s defense won the game. Creswell outrebounded Salem Academy 31-19, had 10 steals and recovered…
Perfect conditions for trout fishing – starting this weekend
Detroit Lake is open year-round and located only 56 miles east of Salem. It is famous as a summer Kokanee fishery. It’s also stocked with trout each spring and just received a large delivery of trout. Lake levels are online…
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Lowell native at Navy readiness center
Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Emma Nolan graduated from Lowell Junior/Senior High School in 2014 and is now an outpatient and inpatient pharmacy technician at NMRTC Bremerton. Photo provided BREMERTON, Wash. – Lowell native Emma Nolan said her experience with…
Creative kids: City Hall hosts Young Artists Gallery
The Springfield Library received nearly 1,800 entries for their bookmark competition, which are now featured in the Young Artists Gallery. Aliya hall/The Chronicle SPRINGFIELD – Kids are massive generators and art, though their work is not often put on public…
Oregon Humanities discussion illuminates technology’s impact
SPRINGFIELD — As part of the the Oregon Humanities’ nationwide conversation project, Springfield residents last week participated in a discussion about technology and how it affects humanity. “It’s a topic that often times we aren’t asked to discuss because of…
Thurston Hills, forestry, trails assessment released
Image provided THURSTON – A revised Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Thurston Hills Non-Motorized Trails and Forest Management Project was released last week and includes five alternatives for the project. The project is located approximately eight miles southeast of downtown…
Springfield / THURSTON SPORTS
Results: Feb. 4 – Feb. 12 BOYS BASKETBALL Friday, Feb. 7 • SHS won its fourth game in a row, at North Eugene, 58-55. • THS won at Ashland 67-56. Tuesday, Feb. 11 • SHS hosted THS after this issue…
A welcome sign
Cody Warren/The Chronicle Springfield’s new landmark greets a log truck returning to town from the McKenzie Highway. The wood and steel sign was installed Friday, Feb. 7, by Urban Lumber Company.
Timber leaders discuss industry challenges
President of Murphy Plywood John Murphy and Murphy Plywood Chief Financial Officer Charlie Kimball present about challenges facing the timber industry during Springfield City Club’s meeting on Feb. 6. Aliya hall/The Chronicle SPRINGFIELD – Leaders in the local timber community…