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

A local twist on Valentine’s Day

Sweets from The Flower Basket in Cottage Grove. MIKE ROTHGEB Valentine’s Day is a special holiday where couples can show one another how much they care. While this should be true of every day, it reminds us to take that…

Letters to the Editor

In response to ‘healthy meals’ article on Jan. 8 Dear Editor, This letter is in response to the article on Jan. 8 on the healthy meals at Creswell School District. Giving credit where credit is due. We continually hear that…

Riding shotgun with the sergeant, Part 2

Chronicle Editor Erin Tierney and LCSO Sergeant Scott Denham hang out for the day with patrolling in Creswell. Editor’s note: Lane County Sheriff’s Office offers ride-alongs to civilians. This is part two of a two-part story about Chronicle Editor Erin…

Color Guard rallies home crowd with halftime show

CHS color guard members Carley Wilkerson (foreground) and Anna Mercer perform with the team during halftime of the girls’ basketball game against Cascade Christian on Jan. 23. GINI DAVIS – THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE Creswell High’s eight-member Color Guard team performed…

From Alpine to Finance of America

Mortgage Advisor Elena Connelly’s business at 145 E. Oregon Ave. in Creswell has had a name change – from Alpine Mortgage to Finance of America. ERIN TIERNEY – THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE You may have noticed a name change for Mortgage…