Springfield man accused of plotting to sell heroin
A Springfield man faces federal charges after he allegedly had 2½ pounds of heroin delivered to Lane County last week, intending to sell it to a buyer who was actually an undercover police detective. Sergio Ivan Castellanos-Ramos, 24, was arraigned Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Eugene on a charge …
http://www.registerguard.com/web/updates/28115280-46/heroin-castellanos-ramos-springfield-court.html.csp
Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 17:40:19 -0700
Gas prices in Oregon go up ahead of Memorial Day weekend
The AAA auto club reports the average price of a gallon of gas in Oregon is $4.22 for the beginning of Memorial Day weekend.
http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2012/05/gas_prices_in_oregon_go_up.html
Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 09:38:02 -0700
Gates scholarship helps pave future for Springfield High student
A University of Oregon summer college prep program for underprivileged middle schoolers ally-ooped a Springfield teenager into the loving arms of Bill and Melinda Gates — who will pay for her college education from freshman year to doctoral degree. And that’s a good thing, too, because the girl, Springfield High …
http://www.registerguard.com/web/updates/27997672-46/pratt-stibich-students-college-gates.html.csp
Published: Sun, 20 May 2012 18:25:04 -0700
Springfield schools face more budget cuts
SPRINGFIELD — More cuts are coming to Springfield’s public schools. The challenge facing the school district’s budget committee as it sorts out how to cope with yet another year of reduced revenue is where to find savings that will be least likely to damage student learning. The district expects $80 …
http://www.registerguard.com/web/updates/28113787-46/district-budget-springfield-schools-million.html.csp
Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 22:25:40 -0700
FOR THE RECORD
Births McKENZIE-WILLAMETTE MEDICAL CENTER Springfield May 10, 2012 Wood — Whitney Bigbee and Kody Wood, of Creswell, a son. Deaths Chauran — Richard Chauran, 84, of Springfield, died May 19. Arrangements by Major Family Funeral Home in Springfield. Koch — Charles B. Koch, 85, of Eugene, died May 22. Arrangements …
http://www.registerguard.com/web/newslocalnews/28039870-46/seeks-plaintiff-suit-alleges-eugene.html.csp
Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 00:44:04 -0700
Ore. student a finalist in Google Doodle contest
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. -- A high school junior from Springfield, Oregon is in the running for the national "Doodle 4 Google" contest. The Oregon student, whose name is Jordon, submitted the drawing in the attached video. The theme is "If you could travel in time, where would you visit?" One finalist from every state was chosen from the 114,000 submissions. The winner will get a $30,000 scholarship ...
http://www.kgw.com/news/local/Springfield-student-finalist-in-Google-Doodle-contest-150010345.html
Published: Thu, 03 May 2012 09:34:47 -0700
9 states of Oregon: Edutopia -- wise to its future
A campus-based economy and liberal vigor keep Edutopia ahead of the curve.
http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/05/9_states_of_oregon_edutopia_--.html
Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 18:21:25 -0700
Average price of gasoline in Oregon $4.22
The AAA auto club reports the average price of a gallon of gas in Oregon is $4.22 for the beginning of Memorial Day weekend. That's up 18 cents in the past month and 31 cents higher than a year ago. I'ts 55 cents higher than the national average. Some metro prices from the AAA survey for Friday : Portland $4.20, Salem $4.21, Eugene-Springfield $4.26, and Medford-Ashland $4.27.
http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20120525/UPDATE/120525002/1001
Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 09:38:01 -0700
Prospecting on Oregon Coast sparks concerns
North Florence residents wait to see if out-of-state company moves on mining ops plan
http://www.kval.com/news/local/Silica-mining-possibility-sparks-Heceta-neighbors-concerns-153343705.html
Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 18:26:43 -0700
AAA: Average Price Of Gasoline In Oregon $4.22
The AAA auto club reports the average price of a gallon of gas in Oregon is $4.22 for the beginning of Memorial Day weekend.
http://www.ktvz.com/news/31112062/detail.html
Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 11:04:26 -0700