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SPRINGFIELD – With schools out for the summer and kiddos ready to play in the sun, Willamalane Park and Recreation District is hosting an annual play day for kiddos and…
SPRINGFIELD – During its last meeting before summer recess, the Springfield City Council on Monday dissected whether to bring a piece of North Gateway property into the city limits for…
I joined the U.S. Navy to serve my country. I joined Springfield’s Planning Commission to serve my community. And with your support, I’ll serve as your next city councilor. My…
The Chronicle earned 13 awards in the 2025 Better Newspaper Contest – an executive editor Erin Tierney-Heggenstaller was honored in several categories including Best News Story and Best Online Breaking…
SPRINGFIELD – Last week, committee members approved a $37 million budget for Willamalane Park and Recreation District to be sent forward to the board of directors. On June 16, district…
COTTAGE GROVE – Last Wednesday, the idea of a 100-foot cell tower was floated before the Cottage Grove Planning Commission during a public hearing and raised community concerns. The application…
On June 17, the Lane Transit District (LTD) Board of Directors unanimously approved a three-year Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union 757 (ATU). This contract represents the largest…
Springfield Public Schools (SPS) has selected Dr. Brian Megert as the District’s next Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, pending approval of his contract by the Springfield School Board at its June…
COTTAGE GROVE – The Oregon Aviation Historical Society (OAHS) will host its 12th annual Cottage Grove Wings & Wheels on Saturday at Jim Wright Memorial Field, 2475 Jim Wright Way.…
SPRINGFIELD – Starting July 6, the Springfield Public Library will adjust its hours, opening Tuesday through Saturday and closed on Mondays. This change is part of a comprehensive long-term plan…

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THIS, BUD, IS FOR YOU

Legendary Cottage Grove swim coach Bud Taylor was honored Saturday, as the 8-lane lap pool at the aquatic center was named after him.
COTTAGE GROVE – To hear Bud Taylor tell it, you’d think he was just happy to be part of the crew. He didn’t see himself as the star of the show.
“I’m the luckiest person in the world … luckiest person in Lane County, anyway. One day, we’re working here at the pool, and Sue asked me for a ride home. Next thing you know, we’ve been married 61 years.
“I’m just telling you it’s a wonderful thing that happened to me.”
Bud and Sue did wonderful things for the Cottage Grove swimming and water polo programs, as Bud coached from 1966-96, and also in 2012. He was named National Coach of the Year once and Oregon Coach of the Year six times.





















