SPRINGFIELD — On Saturday, Dec. 17, Twin Rivers Rotary Club coordinating with Brun’s Apple Market of Eugene and Twin Rivers Dos Rios Elementary School in Springfield, continued a tradition begun in 1988 by Club charter member Jim Roller, along with Charlie Cole, Twin Rivers member and past district governor. Twin[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle Staff
A sweet moment with Santa
CRESWELL — Some babies cry at first sight of Santa … but not Ronan Atlas, Shellena Perkins’ 7-month-old son, who first encountered the jolly man at the Creswell Community Center during the Winter Lights event on Dec. 10. The photo captures “a child’s trust and love for Santa Claus and[Read More…]
Gift supports children’s literature programs for the Springfield Library
SPRINGFIELD — Elementary school children in Springfield will benefit from a legacy donation made to the Springfield Public Library Foundation to honor the late Springfield community member Kate Wallace. The sizable gift of $100,000 will support children’s library materials for years to come. The Kate Wallace Endowment Fund, established by[Read More…]
Driver arrested after hitting child in parade
A 69-year-old Oakridge man is charged with alleged third degree assault after striking a 9-year-old child with a vehicle near the intersection of South Diamond Street and West 1st Street during a holiday parade in Oakridge Saturday night, according to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. Witnesses said Michael Edward Boardrow[Read More…]
Police Beating Victim Arrested on Probation Violation
On Wednesday Dec. 2, Alexander Harrelson, 28, was arrested for violating his probation on “disorderly conduct with menacing,” from his previous arrest on Sept. 1. Harrelson made headlines in early September for being the subject of a downtown business’ surveillance video, in which he held his hands above his head[Read More…]
Ramos earns nursing scholarship
Lane County Voiture 80 of the philanthropic veterans organization 40 & 8 recently awarded Lane Community College student Karen Ramos with its annual nursing scholarship. Pictured with Karen are, from left, John Hampton; Willy Rivera; Cab Clark, nurses training director; Garry Klinghammer, Dan Buckwald; Glenn Knox; and Steve Woodford.
Mari Adele Hart
Aug. 27, 1954 – Nov. 11, 2022 Mari Adele Hart, 68, of Drain, Ore. passed away Nov. 11, 2022. Mari was born in Cottage Grove, Ore. on Aug. 27, 1954 to parents Harry and June (Eastburn) Hague. After graduating high school, Mari married Leo Kenneth Hart on Nov. 10, 1972[Read More…]
Holiday festivities underway
The scene is looking merry and bright around the Southern Willamette Valley, with plenty of family-friendly events kicking off this weekend. In Cottage Grove on Saturday, Dec. 3, the Chamber is hosting a full day of holiday events. Have breakfast with Santa at the fire station, go on a Christmas[Read More…]
Harold Dean Baskette Jr.
Feb. 3, 1962 – Nov. 9, 2022 Harold Dean Baskette, Jr., 60, of Cottage Grove, Ore. passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 9, 2022. Harold was born in Cottage Grove to parents Harold and Bernice (Cranmer) Baskette on Feb. 3, 1962.Harold married Julia Offill on July 13, 2013 in Cottage Grove.Harold[Read More…]
Valley honors Veterans
Across the Southern Willamette Valley, as storm clouds gathered, and blustery winds kicked up the fall foliage, communities gathered last week to honor the service of military men and women. In Cottage Grove, the historic armory building was the backdrop for a touching and thoughtful ceremony celebrating our veterans. The[Read More…]
