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Springfield holds block party to celebrate 10-year anniversary of Springfield Flame
The City of Springfield is hosting a block party to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Springfield Flame, a 62-foot sculpture at its northern gateway.
Full story at nbc16.com ↗
Springfield Police: Man shot on A Street, hospitalized in stable condition
A domestic dispute in Springfield, Massachusetts, ended in a shooting incident involving a man being shot in the 6800 block of A Street, causing a man to be taken to a hospital with gunshot wounds.
Full story at nbc16.com ↗
Merkley plans town hall meeting Thursday in Springfield
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley is planning a town hall meeting in Springfield, Oregon, as part of his "Stop the Corruption" tour.
Full story at lookouteugene-springfield.com ↗
2026 Duck Football Tailgate Passes!
2026 Duck Football Tailgate Passes are available weekly at Track Town Pizza (both locations) and Hole in the Wall BBQ (both located in Eugene and Springfield), while they last.
Full story at nrq.com ↗
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