Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
SPRINGFIELD – The Megga Hunt at Spalsh! in Thurston is a staple on the spring calendar. Williamalane Parks & Recreation orchestrates the hunt, featuring food, music, and games. A golden egg results in a gift basket at the prize table, and Chronicle photographer Bob Williams…
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This weekend is jam-packed with events to enjoy with the whole family. ■ Friday, April 25, the Art Walk in downtown Cottage Grove starts at 6 p.m. This month’s Art Walk is celebrating The Bookmine’s 50th anniversary. Enjoy a springtime evening when you take a…
SPRINGFIELD – Longtime residents are mourning the loss of Bill Morrisette, a former educator, mayor, state senator, and lifelong public servant, who passed away on April 15 at the age of 92 due to natural causes. “He was a true public servant and a pillar…
As Elphaba sings in the Broadway cult-classic musical Wicked, “Everyone deserves a chance to fly.” Everyone also deserves a chance to experience the wonder of enjoying theater. This is the goal of Cottage Theatre in Cottage Grove, where a hearing loop system has been installed…
COTTAGE GROVE – As the sun set in Cottage Grove, golden hour cast a warm glow on the display windows at 513 E. Main St., showcasing pieces of garbage turned fashion. Headpieces made of deflated balloons and dresses composed of plastic bags were just a…
SPRINGFIELD – Underlining the complexities of modern policing, the Springfield Police Department presented its comprehensive annual Use of Force Report to the Springfield City Council on Monday. Officials characterized this year’s report as the most “comprehensive” and “nuanced” since the department began systematically compiling this…
COTTAGE GROVE – A handful of select Cottage Grove High School students got to become forklift-certified before they even graduate. “Any one of these people can literally leave here this afternoon and go get hired, that fast,” said Jason Sievers, safety trainer at Overton Safety.…