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Bikes on buses? What? I have noticed numerous times when people use the Lane Transit District buses for bikes. If I’m riding my bike, why on earth would I need a bus? Look, if I’m out getting what I call exercise, why do I need to hop on a bus?

10 students receive chamber scholarships The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce has awarded 10 scholarships to students from Springfield and Thurston high schools. The freshman year scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors who will attend the University of Oregon or Lane Community College starting this fall.

Events scheduled by Willamalane Park and Recreation District for the week of June 24-30. Tuesday, June 25 What Else Can My Computer Do for Me? — Ages 50 and up. Most people use only a fraction of the abilities available on their computer.

City Club to hear about Main Street Springfield Mayor Christine Lundberg and Tom Boyatt from the city’s Development and Public Works Department will discuss “The Future of Main Street in Springfield: Visions, Plans and Projects” when the Springfield City Club meets today at 11:45 a.m.

A handful of former Oregon basketball greats return to the area for an all-star game fundraiser that will benefit the NCU Athletic Scholarship Fund.

Around this time last year, Jonathan Emerald made a long trip to the Midwest to compete in the USA Junior Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Des Moines, Iowa.

Diabetes affects 25.8 million people, or 8.3 percent of the U.S. population. It is a group of diseases marked by high levels of blood glucose resulting from defects in insulin production, insulin action, or both.

Summer is finally arriving, and what better way to kick off the new season than by taking part in the Summer Solstice Dash & Bash? Dash & Bash is a 5K run/walk and free concert featuring the Valley Boys. The Friday event will run from 6:21 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Question: Where in the world does one’s subconscious wander when one is otherwise occupied or asleep? I wish I knew.

EDITOR’S NOTE: In Case You Missed It is a digest of recent Register-Guard articles of interest to Springfield readers. The City Council voted unanimously Monday to allow the city manager to sell two tax lots in Glenwood to pave the way for private development of a $7 million hotel.