SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — The search for a new school superintendent in Springfield continued on Wednesday. A group of board members and parents met for the first screening of applications. Anyone interested in the job had to apply by last week. The position was left open by Dr. Nancy Golden. She announced she’s stepping down at … Continue reading »
Roundball Wrap – February 15, 2013
This week’s edition of Roundball Wrap is highlighted by another chapter in the Sheldon-Churchill boys basketball rivalry. The Irish visited the Lancer dome in a game that defied expectations. Also, see highlights from the 2A Mountain View playoffs. Which teams booked tickets for state?
Two Taken to Hospital After Truck Flips
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Wet roads may have contributed to an accident that sent two people to the hospital in Springfield. A white Ford pickup was heading west bound on McKenzie Drive and lost control, flipping the truck. The driver and passenger both been taken to a hospital, but KEZI 9 News is unsure of their status at this time. … Continue reading »
Volunteers Needed for Homeless Count
EUGENE, Ore. — The Community Alliance of Lane County (CALC) and the Lane County Human Services Commission will team up to complete their annual One Night Homeless Count. Both organizations need help counting the unhoused in Eugene and Springfield this year. On Wednesday, Jan. 30, CALC members and volunteers will walk along the streets to … Continue reading »
Businesses Raise Money for Local Family
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Local Springfield businesses are teaming up to raise money for the Guzman Family. The family lost their 8-year-old son, Yonic, in a car crash in Albany in early January. Both stores and restaurants in the Paramount Center strip mall are raffling off a variety of prizes including gift certificates, flowers, and pedicures. … Continue reading »
SUB Repairs Broken Water Main
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — A broken water main in Springfield is patched, but repairs aren’t over yet. Springfield Utility Board (SUB) crews worked overnight to fix the pipe at 42nd and Main Streets, but now the streets need work. They blame the break on the ground settling. Workers filled the deep hole with gravel and a … Continue reading »
Springfield Breeder Pleads No Contest
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — A Springfield breeder can’t own pets for 15 years. That’s just one stipulation included in a plea deal for 62-year-old Betty Gould, the woman accused of tossing two cats in the river near Island Park. Defense attorney Jim Kolstoe said, “The ultimate analysis was for her to go forward with the plea … Continue reading »
Springfield Hears State of City Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Wednesday night, the City of Springfield officially said, “Goodbye,” to 2012 and, “Bring it on,” to 2013. Mayor Christine Lundberg gave her State of the City address that evening at Springfield City Hall. While half of January is already gone, Wednesday night marked the beginning of a full four-year term for Mayor … Continue reading »
Egan Warming Center Makes Changes
EUGENE, Ore. — It will be another cold night Friday and volunteers at the Egan Warming Centers are working to make sure the homeless population won’t be left out on the streets. The group missed out on a below-freezing night last week. Egan Warming Center coordinators and volunteers say they feel horrible about missing out … Continue reading »
Flu Outbreak Sends 19 to Hospital
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — The Lane County Health and Human Services says 55 people showed flu-like symptoms, in which 19 required hospitalization, at a assisted living facility. “Our biggest concern is making sure everybody’s safe,” said executive director Jessica Knox, Briarwood Assisted Living Facility. The sanitation efforts are in high gear at the Briarwood Assisted Living … Continue reading »
