As the crisis of senior homelessness continues to grow in Oregon, the Springfield History Museum, in collaboration with the City of Springfield Housing Program and AARP Oregon, is bringing this urgent issue to the forefront with a special screening of No Place to Grow Old. The thought-provoking documentary, directed by Davey[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle News Service
Oregon Department of Emergency Management warns of fraud following flood
As Oregon communities grapple with the aftermath of devastating flooding and landslides, that Governor Kotek declared a state of emergency, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is urging residents to remain cautious and informed to avoid falling victim to fraudulent schemes, particularly those involving online fundraising platforms like GoFundMe. As communities[Read More…]
Creslane wins free Singing Creek program
Last week, to celebrate its 10th anniversary as a nonprofit, Singing Creek announced that three schools will receive free living history programs for their fourth-grade classrooms. The winning schools are Creslane Elementary in Creswell, and Fairfield and Cesar Chavez elementary schools in Eugene. “We are … grateful for this opportunity[Read More…]
Lane, Douglas secure $8.5M for broadband expansion
Lane Council of Governments (LCOG), Lane County, and Douglas Fast Net (DFN) jointly announced today that $8.5 million from the Oregon Broadband Office to complete the Lane and Douglas County Rural Reach Project to bring high-speed, reliable broadband internet to thousands of rural residents by 2026. This funding will bring[Read More…]
Resch first woman chief to lead Springfield Police
SPRINGFIELD — Jami Resch was sworn in as the Springfield Police Department’s interim chief of police during a ceremony at the Springfield Justice Center on Monday, March 17. Judge James Tierney administered the oath of office, making Chief Resch the first woman to serve as Chief of Police in Springfield’s[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Taking the high road
Dear Editor: Once again, my hat is off to The Chronicle for an informative piece of journalism – namely, the update and the future of Bohemia Mining Days (BMD) in the March 13 edition. The Chronicle has written an upbeat, informative, well-documented piece of hometown reporting. Once again, it does[Read More…]
Death Notices: Duncan, Loftus, Fritz, Howarth, Elam, Knees, Book
■ William Leroy Duncan Jr. 62, of Eugene, died March 5. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. ■ Michael D. Loftus, 73, died March 5. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. ■ Susan Dru Fritz, 65, of Eugene, died March 7. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. ■ Donald Ralph Howarth, 75, of Eugene, died March 7. Arrangements: Sunset[Read More…]
Man sentenced for Creswell, Crow burglaries
CRESWELL – On March 7, a Lane County Circuit Court judge sentenced Charles Younkin-Stec to 22 months in the Department of Corrections and one year of post-prison supervision for a series of burglaries committed in Creswell and Crow. Younkin-Stec was found guilty of breaking into Crow Middle/High School in Eugene[Read More…]
Illegal butane extraction lab nabbed east of Grove
COTTAGE GROVE – On March 5, Lane County Sheriff’s detectives and deputies executed a search warrant on a residence in the 32300 block of Woodson Lane, east of Cottage Grove, following a months-long investigation into an illegal butane THC extraction lab. Law enforcement has highlighted the dangers of such BHO[Read More…]
Tickets flying out the door for ‘Mary Poppins’ performance in Cottage Grove
COTTAGE GROVE – The Cottage Theatre season continues with “Mary Poppins,” which runs four weekends from April 4 to 27. When the Banks family is visited by the practically perfect nanny Mary Poppins, her whimsical methods help them rediscover the joy and importance of family. This 1964 Disney movie musical[Read More…]
Obituaries & Tributes
Death Notices: Duncan, Loftus, Fritz, Howarth, Elam, Knees, Book
■ William Leroy Duncan Jr. 62, of Eugene, died March 5. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. ■ Michael D. Loftus, 73, died March 5. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. ■ Susan Dru Fritz, 65, of Eugene, died March 7. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. ■ Donald Ralph Howarth, 75, of Eugene, died March 7. Arrangements: Sunset[Read More…]
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