A LIFE-SAVING ACT: Cottage Theatre receives AED device
March 14, 2024
COTTAGE GROVE – When discussing the expenses the January ice storm has caused the City of Cottage Grove, public works and development director Faye Stewart began by telling the council, “I’m glad you’re all sitting down.” From Jan. 13-Feb. 29, there were 4,142.75 hours logged by City staff, which Stewart[Read More…]
Two Creswell restaurants close ■ CRESWELL – After 18 years, China Wok at 375 E. Oregon Ave. is closing down, with intentions to relocate to Eugene to a location yet to be determined, according to Michelle Melvin, community engagement specialist for the Creswell Chamber of Commerce. China Wok’s last day[Read More…]
Editor’s Note: These capsules are a part of The Chronicle’s 2024 Spring Sports Preview package. COTTAGE GROVE LIONS School: 1375 S. River Rd.Head coach: Nathan Rheuban, 2nd year at CGHS, 8-14 overall coaching record2023: 8-14 overall … 2-10 in league play … 4th-place in Sky-Em League … Missed playoffsTop returners■[Read More…]
Sunshine Week is March 10-16, and this year, there’s an even greater need for you to get involved. Sunshine Week annually celebrates freedom of information laws in every state. It also salutes efforts by good government advocates and journalists to use and ensure the effectiveness of those laws to get[Read More…]
Editor’s Note: These capsules are a part of The Chronicle’s 2024 Spring Sports Preview package. COTTAGE GROVE LIONS Head coach: Adam Dimock … 3rd year at CGHS … 21-26 overall coaching record2023: 8-14 overall … 3-9 in league play … 4th in Sky-Em League … Lost play-in gameTop returners■ Emily[Read More…]
It’s been a mixed bag of good and some not-so-good news for local anglers during the past few weeks. Work at the Junction City Pond has wrapped up after a major overhaul to the parking surface, fishing dock, and improved general access to the banks of the water in general.[Read More…]
Editor’s Note: These capsules are a part of The Chronicle’s 2024 Spring Sports Preview package. COTTAGE GROVE LIONS Head coach: Ricky Knutson … 11th year at CGHS2023: Boys won league, 3rd at state. Girls 4th in leagueTop returning boys ■ Carter Bengtson, Jr., 2023 3rd in 3000m at state■ Elijah Williams,[Read More…]
THE MAIN EVENT: BASEBALL THURSTON VS. SHELDON■ What2know: Thurston (28-3 record in 2023) vs. Sheldon (15-14 record in ’23) at University of Oregon’s PK Park. … Wednesday at 7 p.m.■ Leading off: The Colts baseball team, reigning Class 5A state champs, begin their 2024 campaign where they won last season’s[Read More…]
Shirley LaVerta (Trolinger) Gardner passed away peacefully in her sleep on Jan. 29, 2024. She was born on Jan. 21, 1937, in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Durward Ross and Loleta Salome (Martin) Trolinger. She was the oldest of three daughters. She married Lawrence Vernon Gardner on June 25, 1954,[Read More…]
SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT MONDAY, MAR. 4 (71 total calls) Top calls: Traffic stop (11), Criminal trespass (11), Theft (8) 8:03 am: Criminal trespass, 2659 Olympic St. 9:29 am: Criminal trespass, 1460 G St. 9:58 am: Forgery, 5251 Main St. 9:59 am: Damaged city property, S. A St./S. 19th St. 11:15[Read More…]