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The Chronicle

The Chronicle seeks to serve Springfield, Creswell, Cottage Grove and Pleasant Hill communities with hyper-local news and information.

Lee Hilary Dillon

May 10, 1940 – Sept. 27, 2022 Lee Hilary Dillon, 82, a longtime resident of Oregon, left this earth for his heavenly home on September 27, 2022. He was born May 10, 1940 in Weiser, Idaho to Elmer and Edna…

Classifieds: week of Oct 13

RENTAL WANTED  Longtime Creswell couple are looking for a nice three bedroom, two bath home with a garage. It is now time for our home and acreage to be enjoyed by our children and grandchildren. We will be respectful and…

A good weekend to give back

Over 650 volunteers took on service projects across Lane County over the weekend as part of United Way’s 29th annual Days of Caring. Volunteers like Linsey Gerber, left, and Melissa Rogers – employees of Pentagon Federal Credit Union –  supported…

Fall Sports recaps

VOLLEYBALL ■ No. 3 Creswell went undefeated and won the tournament it hosted on Saturday. The Bulldogs first beat La Pine last Thursday 3-1. Lauren Bailey had 6 aces and 8 kills, Kendyl Whitson had 4 aces and 5 kills,…

The week ahead: Football

‘The main event’ Springfield Millers (3-1) at Thurston Colts (2-2) Game facts: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30  SPRINGFIELD – Cross-town rivals Springfield and Thurston face off Friday night in what is expected to be the series’ most competitive matchup in…

The week ahead: fall sports

Volleyball ■ The big match this week in volleyball is the rematch between No. 3 Creswell and No. 8 Pleasant Hill at Pleasant Hill. Last time these two teams faced was on Sept. 8 at Creswell. The Bulldogs would win…

Football recaps

Springfield 51, South Eugene 0 What2Know:The Millers were led by the usual suspects, with junior QB Caeleb Kasperek throwing for 201 yards and 4 TDs. Two of those TD passes were to senior Dwayne Fotta, who ended with 100 yards…

GO2

A call 2 art lovers SPRINGFIELD –The Emerald Art Center presents the 30th annual Springfield Mayor’s Art Show. It’s a non-juried community art exhibition with lots of awards in 12 divisions, with the top award chosen by Springfield Mayor Sean…

In Brief

Staff changes at Creswell City Hall CRESWELL – At the city council meeting on Sept. 12, there were myriad of updates, including personnel announcements:  Seth Evans, Public Works Lead, was recognized for 20 years of service to the city of…