Springfield student honored

Submitted by Bob Wernick on Wed, 2009-11-18 12:07

Springfield High School senior Loren Jessen is one of just two Oregon students to be honored with the Oregon Youth Senate Award.

Jessen wins a $5,000 scholarship and a trip to Washington, D.C. 

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Video version of KVAL News report on Thurston

Submitted by Mark Furman on Tue, 2009-11-17 10:34

The video on KVAL.com for Tom Adam's report on the Thurston neighborhood wouldn't play. Thanks to Web visitors and KVAL watchers for reporting the problem.

Here's the report:

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State fines Leiken for campaign finance violation

Submitted by Mark Furman on Mon, 2009-11-16 15:48

The Oregon Elections Division fined Springfield Mayor Sid Leiken $2,250 after an investigation into $2,000 in campaign funds Leiken used to hire his mother to conduct a poll.

Neither Leiken nor his mother could produce documentation for the poll, Don Hamilton with the Oregon Elections Division told KVAL News, prompting the fine for converting campaign funds for personal use.

Leiken says with the issued resolved he can now focus on jobs.

Leiken paid back the money and apologized to constituents in August.

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The Simpsons come home

Submitted by Bob Wernick on Thu, 2009-11-12 13:32

The Springfield Museum is home to one of five couches designated as the Simpsons couch. The Simpsons tableau, including the famous family, now resides upstairs  in the Museum.

Springfield, Oregon is confirmed by Matt Groening (creator of the show) as the inspiration and home for the Simpsons. Matt sent a plaque that reads “yo to Springfield, Oregon-the real Springfield.”

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Thurston Neighborhood Report

Submitted by Tom Adams on Wed, 2009-11-11 08:56

A quick heads-up for KVAL viewers in the Thurston area--our series of neighborhood reports continues with a look at the Thurston area today (Nov. 11).  Tom Adams will be talking to City of Springfield's Community Development Manager, John Tamulonis and City Councilman Joe Pishioneri.

Our report will air on KVAL News tonight (Nov. 11) at 5:00 or 6:00 pm and will be posted on KVAL.com.

What is important to you about the Thurston neighborhood? Post a comment or contact us

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Make a big Splash, fill out a survey, win a prize

Submitted by Bob Wernick on Tue, 2009-11-10 16:04

Willamalane News Release

Willamalane Park and Recreation District is seeking public input about Splash! Lively Park Swim Center, the district’s indoor water park in the Thurston area of Springfield. 

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New monument dedicated to the military

Submitted by Mark Furman on Tue, 2009-11-10 15:42

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - A permanent tribute to the brave men and women of the military was dedicated in Springfield, Ore., on Tuesday.

Members of the Oregon Army National Guard and Musgrove Cemeteries dedicated a monument at the 162nd Infantry Regiment Readiness Center.
 
The monument honors veterans -- both past and present -- and those serving overseas.

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After the ceremony, 2nd Officer Cory Jones said he's thinking of his grandpa, a WWII veteran; fellow officers fighting abroad; and those who gave their all.

"All the individuals and the soldiers who actually passed away in the past seven, eight years with operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, my heart is with them today," said Jones.

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University of Oregon Gospel Singers at the Springfield Library

Submitted by Bob Wernick on Mon, 2009-11-09 11:28

On Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7pm, the University of Oregon Gospel Singers will perform in the City Hall Lobby as part of Springfield Library’s “Author and Music Series.”

The University of Oregon Gospel Singers is one of three gospel groups/classes at the university. Singers, an elite group, travels all over the state and beyond, singing and representing the university. Singers has performed in many venues, including the State Capitol Building in Salem, as the opening act for Lyle Lovett at Mac Court, and at the Hult Center with the Eugene Ballet. Singers is planning a trip to the White House later this year.

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Learn to download audiobooks & video

Submitted by Bob Wernick on Wed, 2009-11-04 14:20

Springfield News Release

On Monday, Nov. 16 from 5-8 pm, Springfield Library Staff will be available for questions and instruction about their newest service, downloadable books and videos.  MP3 players will be raffled off hourly for those who stop by with questions.

Springfield Library has expanded their services with the addition of download audiobooks and video.  Library card holders can check out and download digital media anytime, anywhere by visiting the library website at www.wheremindsgrow.org.

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New Willamalane Playground to be a popular location

Submitted by Jeanette Underwood on Wed, 2009-11-04 13:55

Behind Splash on Thurston Road there is now a popular destination for the tiny set. Although the official grand opening with Willamalane for the playground equipment, shelters and new amenities will not be until sometime in May, many local parents with small children have discovered the bright and shiny new equipment designed for climbing, sliding and crawling. There is also a large sandbox area and close in parking.

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