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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.
Ackland takes early lead in Springfield City Council race
The winner of the Nov. 3 election will complete a term that runs through 2028.
Springfield council approves annexation for behavioral health campus
Plans for the campus include a PeaceHealth facility for patients requiring inpatient care and a Lane County stabilization center for people experiencing mental health crises.
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Springfield opens new bid process for mobile crisis services
White Bird, which now operates CAHOOTS in Springfield, could submit a new proposal to the city, which is looking for an organization to respond to people having mental health crises or…
Bicyclist in fatal Main Street collision was Thurston High School student
A person riding a bicycle who died Wednesday, Oct. 28, after being struck by a vehicle in Springfield was a 15-year-old Thurston High School student, police said Friday in a news…
Bicyclist dies in vehicle collision on Main Street in Springfield
A person riding a bicycle died Wednesday, Oct. 28 after being struck by a vehicle near Main and 73rd streets in Springfield, police said in a news release.
SELCO to merge with Washington credit union, become known as Numerica
The Lane County credit union, headquartered in Springfield, announced Wednesday that it is merging with Spokane Valley-based Numerica Credit Union.
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City study says ‘dangerous’ low-head dam should be removed from Willamette River
The century-old dam has caused several near drownings in the Willamette River. A draft study commissioned by Eugene Public Works recommends removing it, although the findings are informational and don’t commit…
Springfield school board picks firm for permanent superintendent search
The board also discussed its priorities for the year, including transparency, elementary curriculum, student discipline, the future of the district’s facility and land use.
Austin singer performing at Wildish in Springfield to benefit farm workers union
Singer-songwriter Tish Hinojosa takes the stage after Ballet Folklórico Colibrí and Mariachi del Sol. Admission is free with donations requested for Pineros Y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste.
With Springfield street fund in deficit, city councilors discuss priorities
Councilors said community members are concerned about local roads. Staff said that while bond funds have gone toward collector and arterial streets, the city hasn’t been able to keep up with…
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