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Lillian Schrock-Clevenger, Springfield Correspondent
Since moving to Oregon in 2016, Lillian Schrock-Clevenger has reported for The Register-Guard and the Corvallis Gazette-Times. Formerly a small business manager at Run Hub Northwest in Eugene, Lillian is also passionate about how individuals and their interests shape their communities. Learn more about Lillian here.
Help fight hunger and play a free round of mini-golf at Camp Putt
Donate three cans of food and play a free round of mini-golf this weekend at Camp Putt in Glenwood.
Photos: Springfield Block Party
Photos from the annual Springfield Block Party on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
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Life after layoffs: Teachers find varied new paths after losing jobs in 4J, Springfield
Educators have had to make hard decisions about where to work, where to live and whether to stay in teaching.
Merkley, Hoyle hear from constituents during ‘Stop the Corruption’ town hall in Springfield
Community members brought up concerns including presidential immunity, loss of birthright citizenship, money in politics and election integrity.
Rain or shine: What to know if you’re going to the Springfield Block Party
With rain in the forecast, Block Party organizers say that unless it is unsafe to do so, the party will go on.
Willamalane director apologizes to Native American community for ‘living history’ program
Willamalane heard concerns from the Native American community about its program at Dorris Ranch.
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First day of school at Douglas Gardens Elementary in Springfield: A photo gallery
Wednesday, Sept. 9, was the first day of school for most students across Lane County, including at Douglas Gardens Elementary School in Springfield.
Council leans toward denying Springfield behavioral health campus annexation
Councillors did not vote on the annexation at the meeting but considered whether the planned crisis stabilization center and behavioral health hospital are consistent with the city’s plans for the area,…
Atlanta-based storage facility developer buys land off I-5 in Glenwood
A new self-storage facility may be coming to Glenwood. A company that develops and owns self-storage facilities has purchased land next to Laurel Grove Cemetery. SAFStor, which is headquartered in Atlanta,…
Watch: Postgame Ducks Report with Adam Susman
Oregon opened the 2026 season with a win, but it wasn’t exactly a comfortable one. The Ducks beat Boise State 34-27 at Autzen Stadium to extend the nation’s longest non-conference winning…
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