Lookout PM: Springfield superintendent to resign

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The superintendent of Springfield Public Schools is on his way out. The school board last night voted to negotiate a resignation agreement with Todd Hamilton, who has been head of the district since 2019. The last six months have been a bumpy ride, though, with complaints filed, lawsuits threatened, teachers laid off and the school board chair quitting.

Lane County allocated what an analyst called “fun money” to rural communities — funds from the transient lodging tax — that locales can use to promote events and tourism. The biggest chunk goes to Florence ($237,519) and the smallest to Lowell ($17,621). Ben Botkin reports.

A 60-year-old Eugene man missing since mid-December was found dead by a hiker outside of Ashland. Damon Lee Petrie’s exact cause of death is pending an autopsy.

Eugene police jailed Adam Samuel Charles, 54, on suspicion of stabbing another man downtown near Sixth and Lincoln. The victim was taken to the hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. Michael Zhang reports.

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Springfield schools superintendent resigns amid tumultuous school year

By Lookout Eugene-Springfield Staff

The Springfield school board has agreed to negotiate an exit agreement for Todd Hamilton. The development comes less than a week after the chair of the school board abruptly quit the board.

County commissioners approve ‘fun money’ to promote rural tourism

By Ben Botkin

Every year, Lane County puts a share of its lodging tax revenues toward rural tourism. Small communities across the county will get money to spruce up attractions and promote special events.