Fru Skagerrak
Most of us rarely take the time to sample the tasty cornucopia of sounds and rhythms from around the world. We’re really missing out, too. Haven’t you stumbled upon some kind of international music — maybe a Celtic festival or…
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
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Dogs (and cats) support optimal health
A few months ago, and a couple of years after our last dog, Poppy died, my wife Donna went to the animal shelter and brought home our new family member: cat-friendly, 8-year-old Emma. We have two cats, so it was…
Historical society grateful for help
Creative Awnings and Shelters in Springfield donated an awning to the Creswell Area Historical Society, which will protect the original 1889 door at the building’s entrance. ERIN TIERNEY?THE CHRONICLE Dear Editor, The Creswell Area Historical Society has been blessed in…
SPRINGFIELD CALENDAR
THURSDAY, OCT. 24 • Purple Thursday. Wear purple to raise awareness about Domestic violence. #PurpleThursday. • Cornucopia Restaurant’s grand opening in Springfield, 521 Main St., Springfield. FRIDAY, OCT. 25 • Meet the Developers Session 3. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.,…
Teens share spooky stories
SPRINGFIELD – A group of over 20 teenagers huddled together around a fake campfire, s’mores in hand as they shared scary stories in a dark room behind the library, preparing for Halloween. The event, on Oct. 15, was the latest…
Springfield school admins want to make students ‘real-life ready’
Springfield Public School Superintendent Todd Hamilton spoke at the Springfield City Club luncheon on Oct. 17. VICTORIA STEPHENS/THE CHRONICLE SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Public School District Superintendent Todd Hamilton spoke at last week’s Springfield City Club luncheon on how the district…
Council focuses on housing
Willamalane Memorial Building at 765 A St. has been identified as a suitable Springfield Egan Warming location. VICTORIA STEPHENS/THE CHRONICLE SPRINGFIELD – Housing dominated the Springfield City Council agenda this week, including a mobile home park rezone, a temporary homeless…
Time to ”gird up”
A picturesque view on a fall day looking down Cottage Grove’s iconic Historic District. DANA MERRYDAY/THE CHRONICLE Starting today and running all weekend there is more going on than you can easily accomplish in the historic downtown of Cottage Grove.…
Olympian: 3 items for real success
I’ve hit rock bottom more times than I can count. As a gymnast, I overcame injuries that would have ended many other athletes’ careers – only to watch my Olympic dreams slip out of reach. As a businessman, I built…
Fifty first names only
October is full of opportunities to socialize and participate, from harvest festivals and community fundraisers to The Chronicle’s own Halloween coloring contest. We attended the Family Relief Nursery fundraiser at Creswell High School last week, and met so many great…