Author: Chronicle Staff
Renda Jo Wolford: April 9, 1960 — Dec. 12, 2023
Renda Jo Wolford lost her battle with cancer on Dec. 12, 2023. She was 63. Born April 9, 1960, Renda Branscom grew up near Creswell, Ore. and attended Creswell schools. She graduated from Creswell High School in 1978. Renda married Gary Paben in Creswell in 1979. Their oldest son, Jared[Read More…]
Myrtle Jean Brock: April 4, 1938 — March 14, 2024
Myrtle Jean Brock, a cherished homemaker from Creswell, Ore., passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 14, 2024, at the age of 85. She entered this world as Myrtle Jean Quarles on April 4, 1938, in Bearden, Ark., to Luther Quarles and Rachel Young. After graduating high school,[Read More…]
Tribute: Frank Jackson
Frank Jackson January 1937 — February 2024 Frank Jackson, 87, of Eugene, passed away in February 2024. Frank retired from both a Captain in the Eugene Fire Department after 31 years and a Navy Battalion Medical Chief after 33 years. He also served as the President of the local 851[Read More…]
Go2: Week of March 28
Public Safety: Week of March 28
SPRINGFIELD POLICE MONDAY, MAR. 18 (84 total calls) Top calls: Dispute (13), Traffic stop (10), Theft (8) 7:06 am: Theft from vehicle, 1052 28th St. 8:48 am: Illegal dumping, 302 Shelley St. 9:14 am: Fight, 326 Centennial Blvd. 9:36 am: Hit & run, 5495 A St. 10:02 am: Theft by[Read More…]
Classifieds: Week of March 28
HELP WANTED Prime Time Sports Bar & Grill in Springfield is looking for multiple kitchen and dining room roles. Apply: staffedup.com/primetimesportsbar SERVICES DIVORCE $130. Complete preparation. Includes children, custody, support, property and bills division. No court appearances. Divorced in 1-5 weeks possible.503-772-5295. www.paralegalalternatives.com [email protected]. SERVICES Is 2024 your year? We’re[Read More…]
Plagiarism found in former Chronicle reporter’s work
Dear readers, The Chronicle last week uncovered several instances of plagiarism by Ryleigh Norgrove, a news reporter for this publication from March 2022 through May 2023. After an initial audit of more than a dozen titles authored by Norgrove, at least seven pieces contained material, without attribution, that was first[Read More…]
Chronicle Bulletin Board: SUB ice storm; Springfield book drive
SUB establishes $250k fund to help with ice storm damage SPRINGFIELD — In response to the recent catastrophic ice storm, Springfield Utility Board (SUB) is offering funding to ease part of the burden of unexpected expenses created by prolonged power outages. Through a partnership with Catholic Community Services (CCS), SUB[Read More…]
Annette (Bowers) Gapp: Oct. 7, 1953 – March 15, 2024
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Annette Phyllis (Bowers) Gapp on March 15, 2024. Annette went home to her Lord and Savior after suffering a stroke on March 6, 2024. Annette’s unwavering lifelong faith brings to mind a quote from Charles Spurgeon: “A Bible that’s falling apart usually[Read More…]
