Creswell scout’s honor
The Creswell Boy Scout Troop sponsored by the Creswell VFW built a fire pit to retire old US Flags. On Veterans Day the Scouts retired a number of flags.
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.
Twin Rivers Rotary continues tradition
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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;…
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…
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…
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…