BOB WILLIAMS / THE CHRONICLE

Gail Hoelzle welcomed friends and clients to the Bookmine’s 75th anniversary and her 50th birthday this past Saturday. There was a steady stream of supporters inside and outside the iconic store. Customers were treated to food and music, too.  Walk…

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,…

EUGENE – Residents of Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, and Pleasant Hill were part of demonstrations in their towns and in Eugene on Saturday, April 7. The nationwide “Hands Off” rallies drew over 5 million people protesting policies that threaten Social…

SPRINGFIELD — Spring the Squirrel, pictured above with Miss Eugene Pro Rodeo Taylinn Dimmitt, helped host Willamalane’s MEGGA Hunt on March 30.  A Springfield tradition that dates back to 1954, this event brought in a total of 2,390 attendees. It’s…

CRESWELL — The annual Winter Lights Celebration on Dec. 9 sure added a twinkle in the eyes of its participants. Santa — and in some cases, multiple Saint Nicks — took to the streets to chat with youngsters and rode…

With a 100% chance of rain for much of the day, and an estimated total rainfall of .514 inches, weather was anything but holly or jolly on Saturday, Dec. 2. But in true Oregonian form, the rain hardly dampered spirits…

With a 100% chance of rain for much of the day, and an estimated total rainfall of .514 inches, weather was anything but holly or jolly on Saturday, Dec. 2. But in true Oregonian form, the rain hardly dampered spirits…