Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Chronicle Staff Report
The Chronicle seeks to serve Springfield, Creswell, Cottage Grove and Pleasant Hill communities with hyper-local news and information.
How to help Oregon during fire season
While Lane County fights over a dozen fires, the State of Oregon is managing over 100 active fires according to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM). On Thursday Aug. 1 OEM put out a statement updating the state on…
Briefs: Week of Aug. 8
Cottage Theatre 1 of 6 in U.S. with ‘Tennessee’ premiere on stage COTTAGE THEATRE — In a world premiere, on Aug. 9, Cottage Theatre will open “Tennessee Wet Rub” by Kim E. Ruyle for a three-weekend run. It is one…
Go2: Week of Aug. 8
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT CALENDAR THROUGH AUG. 30 ■ Creswell City Council application period begins. Applications must be submitted by Aug. 30 at 5 p.m. THROUGH AUG. 27 ■ Cottage Grove general election applicants must file their candidacy by Aug.…
Classifieds: Week of Aug. 8
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Public Safety: Week of Aug. 8
Shots fired, man arrested SPRINGFIELD — Shortly before 11a.m. on July 31, Springfield Police Department officers responded to a shots fired call in the area of Fiesta Drive. Officers learned that Randy James Hamilton, 25, of Springfield, had fired a shotgun,…
Death Notices: Week of Aug. 8
James Lee Birch, 64, of Cottage Grove, died July 29, 2024. Arrangements: Smith-Lund-Mills. Maurice Bouchard, 85, of Eugene, died July 26, 2024. Arrangements: Sunset Hills.
Recreational users play role in preventing state forest fires
The heat of summer makes a shade-covered state forest an appealing destination for many. “July and August see the most visitors to our state forests,” said Joe Offer, Oregon Department of Forestry’s Recreation Program Manager. “With that increase of visitors…
Briefs: Week of Aug. 1
Critical call for blood, platelet donors The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to reinforce the blood supply as much as possible before the summer winds down. Type O blood donors and those giving platelets…
Death Notices: Week of Aug. 1
Robert L. “Bob” Raymond, 92, of Cottage Grove, died June 21, 2024. Service: Aug. 17, 11 a.m. at Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel. Deniese Sylvia Hamilton, 54, of Cottage Grove, died July 7, 2024. Celebration: American Legion, Cottage Grove on Sunday, Aug.…