Springfield Police calls MONDAY, JAN. 27 (81 total calls) Top calls: Traffic stop (18), Abandoned vehicle (12), Warrant service (6) 1:47 am: Traffic stop, 437 I-105 EB 4:01 am: Criminal mischief, 1010 L St. 10:50 am: Found animal(s), 3834 Main St. 11:58 am: Theft, 1920 Olympic St. 12:23 pm: Theft,[Read More…]
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Fire chiefs distinguish Oregon wildfire response misinformation
After the state’s fire marshals fired off a statement categorically debunking the “news” about an alleged regulatory thwart to Oregon’s wildfire response in California, local chiefs are also sounding the siren on misinformation. In a Jan. 12 statement posted on The Oregon State Fire Marshal’s (OSFM) Facebook page, deputy state[Read More…]
Clean water, clear communication: Springfield Utility applying lessons from historic ice storm
SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Utility Board is applying geospatial mapping technology to streamline communication with the public after last year’s ice storm. On Jan. 8, the Springfield Utility Board met for a special work session to discuss emergency preparedness and its After-Action Report about last year’s ice storm. Both water[Read More…]
Dorris Ranch orchard removal takes root
SPRINGFIELD – This week, Willamalane Park and Recreation District began the next phase of its tree replacement project at Dorris Ranch to protect the historic Filbert orchards from Eastern Filbert Blight, a fungus that has spread through nearly all mature trees. Though Willamalane has applied various treatments over the years,[Read More…]
Around town: Veteran Cafe, volunteers needed at Egan, holiday food boxes, more
Roseburg VA offering Veteran Cafe meetup EUGENE—On Saturday, Nov. 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., all veterans, their families, and providers can have a meal and learn more about resources for veterans in our area, put on by the Roseburg VA Health Care System. Eugene Elks Lodge, 2470 W.[Read More…]
Column: Football & Simpsons? D’oh!: Community involvement includes plenty of fun & games, too
There are times I’m asked to define “hyper-local” – our brand of journalism and, unapologetically, our north star. While credible state, national, and international news are important parts of any media diet, The Chronicle focuses on where people can make the most difference. It’s why we cover your family, friends,[Read More…]
Riveting Memories: Saluting the Rosie women who made a difference
SPRINGFIELD – The iconic woman flexing her bicep, sleeves rolled, and wearing a red bandanna is a recognized national symbol. She symbolizes Rosie the Riveters, the women who handled the entire country’s home front in the Second World War. Although Rosie the Riveter may be a fictional character, the women[Read More…]
Ay, Caramba! NFL comes to Springfield
SPRINGFIELD – Residents already thrilled to have the nation’s No. 1 college football team in their backyard are now looking forward to having the NFL’s Monday Night Football game on Dec. 9 played in Springfield. What a season for area football fans. And Simpsons fans. While details are still being[Read More…]
Springfield Mayor’s Art Show showcases local talent, subjects on display through October
SPRINGFIELD — The Emerald Art Center’s non-juried community art display show runs through Nov. 1 at Emerald Art Center, 500 Main St., Springfield. The Mayor’s Art Show is a non-juried show with cash awards to each division’s first-, second-, and third-place winners. As the title implies, the mayor also selects[Read More…]
Geske wants Springfield Millers to ‘play faster’
EUGENE – After two games, an inexperienced Springfield Millers team is beginning to wonder if they’re going to sink or swim in their killer schedule for this year in the Midwestern League after losing last year’s senior personnel. The Millers made a goal-line stand just before halftime and trailed 22-13[Read More…]
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