Threads that bind: Vets honored with quilts
EUGENE – A Quilt of Valor is not a blanket, according to Bobbie Sanford. A Quilt of Valor is a quality, handmade cover awarded to a service member or veteran who has been touched by war. On May 1, four…
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Ashlin Sanderson
Ashlin Sanderson is the City & Community reporter for The Chronicle. She joined the team in December 2024 as a Catalyst reporter through the University of Oregon. A Cottage Grove native, Ashlin enjoys immersing herself in the communities she grew up in and around. She spends her free time outdoors with her family and friends.
Creswell debuts farmer’s market
CRESWELL – Last weekend, the City of Creswell debuted its version of a farmer’s market, the Farm to Table Event. Community members were invited to check out the free event during the city-wide yard sales. Catchy pop tunes could be…
Springfield considering sports complex locales
SPRINGFIELD – On Monday night, the Springfield City Council discussed the possibility of a new sports complex in collaboration with Travel Lane County in order to address seasonal tourism. Tourism brings $1.1 billion in visitor spending to Lane County and…
‘Brutal summer’ anticipated
LANE COUNTY – Officials are urging residents to prepare for wildfire season, after outlook maps predict a greater-than-usual likelihood of significant wildfires for much of the state as early as next month. “We’re looking at a brutal summer. I don’t…
Asian, Pacific Islander communities celebrate culture at Guy Lee school
SPRINGFIELD – Last week, community members had a chance to immerse themselves in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) cultures at Guy Lee Elementary School in Springfield, during the fourth annual Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander…
PeaceHealth celebrates nurses with ‘Puppies and Pancakes’
SPRINGFIELD – In celebration of Nurses Week, PeaceHealth RiverBend held its second annual Puppies and Pancakes event last Friday morning. The event allowed nurses and other caregivers to take a break from work by cuddling or walking a dog, and…
Springfield budget committee OKs cuts; onto council approval in June
SPRINGFIELD – Following three meetings last week, the Springfield Budget Committee, which is made up of six council members and six citizens, approved the proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 as presented by the city’s finance director, Nathan Bell. The…
SPS budget proposal reflects cuts to deal with $7.9M deficit
SPRINGFIELD – This Thursday, Springfield Public Schools will present its proposed 2026–27 operating budget to the Budget Committee. The District is working to address a $7.9 million budget deficit for the upcoming school year, and the proposed budget reflects months…
A3 science teacher selected to go on global expedition
SPRINGFIELD – How does a teacher learn about new subjects and ways to teach and engage their students? Academy of Arts and Academics science teacher Katie Ryan was selected to go on an expedition to do just that. Last week,…
‘Farm to Table’ event debuts in Creswell during weekend sales
CRESWELL – Creswell is reinvigorating the farmers market scene in town with a Farm to Table Event kicking off this weekend. On May 9, folks can find farm fresh food, booths from local vendors, food carts, music, and demonstrations outside…