Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Beverly Corolyn Traxler Taylor Beverly Taylor passed away quietly on Feb. 25. She was a descendant of Oregon pioneer, Cyrus Shepard, who arrived in the Willamette Valley in 1834. Born on Aug. 30, 1924, she was the oldest daughter of…
Report: In Creswell, tobacco is seven times easier to get than fresh fruits, veggies In Creswell, it takes seven times more effort to hunt down a bag of fresh spinach than it does a pack of cigarettes. Sounds bewildering, but…
”The King Who Wanted a Whale” cast members at Opal Center for Arts & Education. MATTHEW HEWLETT/HEWLETT ARTISTRY If you need a dose or two of the fantastical and whimsical to liven up your evening, let me direct you to…
Steve Prechtel, 68, peacefully passed away on March 3, 2018. Steve was surrounded by loved ones as he moved on from this life. Steve was born on Sept. 10, 1949 in Cottage Grove to Elmer and Jane Prechtel. He served…
Crystal Bonham, 75, died of Alzheimer’s Disease on Feb. 24, 2018. She was born on March 18, 1942 in Chino, Calif. to Arley and Dora Westlake. She was the youngest of five children. Soon after she was born, the family…
The Department of Human Services Aging and People with Disabilities program (APD) has announced that they have reached an agreement with Disability Rights Oregon, Legal Aid Services of Oregon and the Oregon Law Center that will restore long-term care hours…
Hailey McIntire enthusiastically devours green eggs. GINI DAVIS – THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE Green eggs and ham was the featured treat as Creslane kindergartners celebrated the birthday of beloved children’s author, Dr. Seuss on March 2. Kids sampled the colorful snack…
During Moveable Feet’s fifth anniversary dance last Friday, Paula Radetzky and her son Miles sashay down a longways set of their fellow dancers during ”The Flying Scotsman.” GINI DAVIS – THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE Moveable Feet Family and Community Dance celebrated…
The CHS Concert Band earned a bid to state during a festival at Warner Pacific College on March 2. The trombone section, pictured here, includes (from foreground) Hugo Taura, Joshua Jenkins, Zach Schmidt, Javier Fregoso and Josiah Lee. MANDY HOGGARD…
Later this month, we will officially enter my favorite season: Spring! Just as we may have excess ”stuff” that has built up around the house and garage during our long winter season, we may have some extra baggage we carry…