■ Martha Ann Gatchell, 84, of Drain, died Jan. 14, 2025. Arrangements: Smith-Lund-Mills. ■ Gordon Robert Bissell, 61, of Eugene, died Jan. 04, 2025. ■ Kellie Lynn Krueger, 45, of Eugene, died Jan. 14, 2025. Arrangements: Smith-Lund-Mills. ■ Donn Charles Ellingson, 74, of Eugene, died Jan. 16, 2025. Arrangements: Sunset[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle Staff
Willo Dene Wilson: Oct. 26, 1936–Jan. 7, 2025
Willo Dene Wilson of Creswell, Oregon, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 7, 2025. She was born on October 26, 1936, in Cottage Grove, Oregon, to Roy and Dorothy Lyon. A proud graduate of Cottage Grove High School in 1954, Willo Dene went on to earn her degree[Read More…]
Carol Lynn Holbrook: Jan. 8, 1949-Jan. 8, 2025
Carol Lynn Holbrook, 76, of Cottage Grove, Oregon passed away on her 76th birthday, January 8, 2025. Born to Dean and Ellen (Abbey) Heisey in San Jose on January 8, 1949, Carol’s journey was marked by an unyielding zest for knowledge and a heartfelt dedication to enhancing the lives of[Read More…]
Go2 Event Calendar: Jan. 30-Feb. 22
THURSDAY, JAN. 30 ■ Community Hiring Event: PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 3333 Riverbend Dr., Springfield. Meet recruiters and hiring managers in person and interview for clinical and non-clinical roles. FRIDAY, JAN. 31 ■ Blood Drive, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Holiday Inn Express, 2117 Franklin Blvd.,[Read More…]
‘Chronicle’ now available at Albertsons, Safeway
SPRINGFIELD – The Chronicle, the only locally owned hyper-local newspaper focused entirely on Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, and Pleasant Hill, continues to expand its distribution footprint across the southern Willamette Valley. Albertsons and Safeway grocery stores – all nine locations from Eugene to Cottage Grove – will now carry The[Read More…]
EWEB ice storm tally set to exceed $11 million
EWEB’s reconstruction costs from the January 2024 ice storm are set to exceed $11 million. The storm, which lasted from January 13 to 16, caused significant damage, resulting in $9.4 million in initial cleanup expenses, including equipment replacements and labor. An additional $2 to $3 million will be allocated for[Read More…]
Harbick gets state rep assignments
Representative Darin Harbick on Jan. 13 was sworn into office as the District 12 State Rep. Harbick’s assignments for the upcoming 83rd legislative session include the House Committee on Behavioral Health and Health Care, the House Committee on Education, and the Vice Chair of the House Committee on Higher Education[Read More…]
OSAA in ‘urgent’ need of high school baseball, softball umpires
WILSONVILLE, Ore. – The Oregon Athletic Officials Association (OAOA) and the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) are recruiting officials for the high school spring sports seasons. Registration for new officials opened this week and there is an immediate need for umpires in baseball and softball. Becoming a high school official[Read More…]
Frozen yogurt fundraiser for Senior Meals Program on Jan. 24 in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD – Senior & Disability Services is excited to partner with Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt in Springfield to host a fundraiser for its Senior Meals Program on Friday, Jan. 24. The fundraiser will be held from noon to 10 p.m. at Menchie’s at 2820 Gateway St. Suite 106, Springfield. When customers[Read More…]
Oregon launches first-in-the nation program to offer special Medicaid benefits to more young adults
A new Oregon Health Plan (OHP/Medicaid) program provides benefits to eligible young adults with special health care needs ages 19 and 20. The Young Adults with Special Health Care Needs (YSHCN) benefits launched Jan. 1 and are the first of their kind in the nation. These benefits extend OHP coverage, enhanced vision[Read More…]