Here to Help: Catholic Community Services report strong numbers helping unhoused, others in Lane
September 5, 2024
CRESWELL – You know when you hold a seashell to your ear and it sounds like you’re hearing the ocean? You’re actually just hearing amplified background noise. Singer-songwriter Brian Kelly calls his solo musical act “Oceanography,” and it’s pretty mysterious, much like the seashell. It gives his music special meaning[Read More…]
FRIDAY, SEPT. 6 • Springfield’s Block Party, 4-9 p.m., on Springfield’s Main St. Music, street performance, food trucks, art, castles, libations, local business activities and more. • One More Time Marching Band at Springfield’s Block Party, 6 p.m., Main st. The band will march down Main Street and then perform[Read More…]
SPRINGFIELD – All five volleyball coaches agreed on one thing about the inaugural North Star Jamboree at Springfield High School on Aug. 29. It was a smashing success. “Jamborees really are a unique opportunity to play good ball and also play with your lineup a little bit and take[Read More…]
SPRINGFIELD — After Gov. Tina Kotek’s state of emergency declaration regarding homelessness in January 2023, Lane County received roughly $18.5 million to work toward three initiatives: preventing homelessness, rehousing unhoused citizens, and increasing the number of available shelter beds. Nonprofit Catholic Community Services (CCS) of Lane County has made significant[Read More…]
COTTAGE GROVE (0-0) AT #5 NORTH MARION (0-1) ■ Just the facts: The Lions are on the road for their season-opener against the Huskies … Both schools classifications are 4A, but both football teams compete in Class 3A … Game is at 20167 Grim Rd. NE, Aurora, Ore. ■ Kicking[Read More…]
SPRINGFIELD – When Noah Blair connected with Matt Newell on a 65-yard touchdown pass during Friday night’s season-opening drive, it quickly became apparent that the Thurston teammates are going to be frequently mentioned in the same breath this season. Blair, a senior, accounted for 429 yards and five touchdowns while[Read More…]
TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-22-914340-SW Reference is made to that certain deed made by, DIANE M. MART as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated[Read More…]
We can’t repeat it often enough: Our north star is “hyper-local” news and information. It’s why we’re hosting the North Star Volleyball Jamboree this week – bringing together the volleyball teams from Springfield, Thurston, Cottage Grove, Creswell and Pleasant Hill to shine a spotlight on the schools, players, and communities. [Read More…]
SPRINGFIELD — Ambiguous signs posted around Springfield read: “What is The BLOCK Party?” Well, we’re here to tell you. On Friday, Sept. 6, downtown Springfield will be bustling during the annual The BLOCK Party in the downtown area. Chronicle archive photo / Bob Williams Between 4-9 p.m., downtown will be[Read More…]
CRESWELL – The Creswell and Pleasant Hill communities have become uniquely intertwined due to their spirited rivalry on the volleyball court these days. From Anna Baltrusch – who’s one of the most-decorated high school girls volleyball coaches in Oregon, with a powerful athletic lineage of daughters and granddaughters – to[Read More…]