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.
LTE: Repeal the unfair WEP and GPO that impacts public servants
Dear Editor, I dedicated over 31 years of my life to serving my nation day-in and day-out as an air traffic controller. When I applied for my social security benefits, I knew I would be impacted by the unfair Windfall…
Tribute: Nancy Ann Taylor
Nancy Ann Taylor Sept. 18, 1937 – Aug. 2, 2023 Nancy Ann Taylor passed away on Aug. 2, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Nancy was born on Sept. 18, 1937 in Los Angeles, Calif. She graduated from Creswell High…
Public Safety: Week of Aug. 31
SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT MONDAY, AUG. 21 (90 total calls) Top calls: Traffic stop (22), Dispute (10), Criminal trespass (8) 12:58 am: Criminal trespass, 5515 Main St. 6:39 am: Criminal mischief, 3680 Jasper Rd. 8:48 am: Criminal trespass, 532 C St.…
Classifieds: Week of Aug. 31
GARAGE SALEHuge two-family garage sale. 34073 E. Cloverdale Rd., Creswell. Friday and Saturday 9a to 5p. Camping equipment, accessories, lots of everything. SERVICES DIVORCE $130. Complete preparation. Includes children, custody, support, property and bills division. No court appearances. Divorced in…
LTE: Attempted councilor recall in Cottage Grove holds no water
Dear Editor: Signature gathering has begun for the recall of three Cottage Grove City councilors Mike Fleck, Chalice Savage, and Jon Stinnett. Traditionally, the recall process is in response to a demonstrated legal, ethical, or moral issue rendering an…
LTE: Cottage Grove attempted recall divisive, hair-brained idea
Dear Editor: The attempt to recall three of the most committed, thoughtful, reasonable and approachable members of the Cottage Grove City Council is a very hair-brained idea. One person disappointed that certain members of the Council have not agreed with…
Go2: Week of Aug. 24
Tribute: William ‘Bill’ Welch
William ‘Bill’ Welch Sept. 8, 1938 – Aug. 9, 2023 William “Bill” Welch passed away Aug. 9, 2023. Bill was born Sept. 8, 1938 in Rapid City, S.D. Bill was one of nine children born to Esther Sharp and Bert…
Tribute: David ‘Tj’ Hugh Tjomsland
David ‘Tj’ Hugh Tjomsland Dec. 15, 1946 – July 14, 2023 David “Tj” Hugh Tjomsland — a forestry teacher to hundreds, a mentor to many, and a friend to all — died July 14, 2023 in Olympia, Wash. surrounded by…