Interview: Mystery Safe to be Auctioned

EUGENE, Ore. — An old safe has quite the story to tell. The roughly 2 ft. by 2 ft. cast iron safe is more than 200 years old. It was discovered in a Bend farm house inside the walls, but it’s a mystery what’s inside. Peter Pomponi and his daughter who attends Roosevelt Middle School … Continue reading »

4J Plans to Renovate or Rebuild

EUGENE, Ore. — A number of 4J schools could be getting a facelift. The Eugene School Board will make a decision in a month which schools will get remodeled or replaced, but first it wants to hear the public’s opinion on plans. The Eugene School District’s long range facility plan focuses on remodeling or rebuilding … Continue reading »

Public Response Wanted on 4J Upgrades

EUGENE, Ore. — The 4J School District is asking for public comment on its long-range plans to upgrade and replace aging schools Wednesday night. Superintendent Shelley Berman recommended improving school security and classroom technology and replacing or renovating three or four of the district’s schools, including Roosevelt Middle School and Howard Elementary School. Voters would … Continue reading »

4J to Discuss School Replacement Options

EUGENE, Ore. — The path to a new middle school to replace one of 4J’s outdated ones could lead right through historic Civic Stadium. The ballpark is one of two locations for a possible rebuild. But 4J administrators say Wednesday night will be one of the first real discussions they’ve had on the topic so … Continue reading »