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Community celebrates Tahitian culture during Springfield library event
The Springfield Public Library kicked off its summer reading program Wednesday morning with a Tahitian dance presentation, with dancers inviting kids to learn the movements themselves. The event was the first…
Springfield schools promotes special ed administrator to assistant superintendent
Brian Megert, director of special programs, is expected to take the new job July 1, pending board approval of his contract. He will start with incoming Interim Superintendent Shawn Stover.
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McKenzie-Willamette hospital names new CEO, moving from a similar job in Montana
Nearly a year after its parent company removed its top leader, the Springfield hospital named Mark Robinson as McKenzie-Willamette’s chief executive officer, effective July 20.
New playground Willamalane is planning at Dorris Ranch will highlight natural world
The play area will be in a grove of oak trees and will consist mostly of natural materials, with features such as stone forts and a boulder mound with a slide.…
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Springfield council approves 2027 budget, including library cuts
Following the adoption of the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, the Springfield Public Library announced that it will no longer be open Mondays starting July 6.
Following federal funding pause, work resumes to assess aging Springfield levee
A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers study to evaluate what the levee needs to meet federal flood control standards has identified the westward migration of the McKenzie River channel as the…
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Brush fire damages Head Start headquarters in Springfield
Head Start of Lane County’s main office sustained broken windows Friday evening after a brush fire broke out in front of the building.
Springfield schools chooses North Carolina administrator as interim superintendent
Shawn Stover has more than 30 years of experience in education, ranging from teacher to upper leadership positions in Texas, Washington, D.C., and North Carolina. He is set to start work…
Eugene-Springfield wildfire protection plan identifies risk areas, defensive strategies
The plan outlines actions to reduce the likelihood and consequences of wildfire.
Springfield school board chooses, but doesn’t yet name, interim superintendent
The board instructed its chair to start contract negotiations with the their “preferred candidate.” The interim superintendent will lead the school district for the next school year, while the board seeks…
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