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EDITOR’S NOTE: In Case You Missed It is a digest of recent Register-Guard articles of interest to Springfield readers. Some Springfield School District high school teachers are voicing serious concerns about a new class schedule implemented in September.

A zombie virus has been released upon the world. The vicious, ravenous creatures are crawling your way, ready to infect you and bring you into their hoard. What do you do? Where do you go? It’s time to act and act fast! Are you prepared? No?

After learning about a “sewing lounge” while visiting one of her sons in San Francisco, Mary Jo Moloney couldn’t stop thinking about the idea.

Gun safety laws needed When Congress recently took testimony on potential new gun laws, the Republicans called a young woman to testify.

Events scheduled by Willamalane Park and Recreation District for the week of Feb. 22-28. Friday, Feb. 22 Dinner And a Play — For adults 18 and up in the Adaptive Recreation program. Eat out with friends and then attend the winter Thurston High School production. Bring $15 for dinner.

Chamber organizes ‘Ca$H Mob’ at diner The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee will host its fifth “Ca$H Mob” from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. today at Addi’s Diner, 207 South A St. A cash mob uses social media and e-mail to support Springfield Chamber businesses.

Incidents FRIDAY, FEB. 8 Disorderly subject: 8:37 p.m., 700 block Harlow Road. A caller said an intoxicated man was sitting in front of the main doors of an elementary school. The caller said a camp was set up with blankets and a sleeping bag on the side of the school.

It’s safe to say that Carlos Hunnicutt has a stranglehold on the 100-yard butterfly in the state of Oregon. The Springfield junior became a four-time state champion this past weekend when he claimed his third consecutive 100 butterfly title with a Class 5A-record time of 50.98 seconds.

The Springfield and Thurston High wrestling seasons will draw to an end this weekend at the OSAA state championship tournament held at Memorial Coliseum in Portland.

We all know our phone number and PIN number. But knowing your heart health numbers can literally save your life — especially since heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States.