Author: Ember Holman - The Chronicle

Springfield Public Library remodel one for the books

SPRINGFIELD—Springfield Public Library got a makeover and celebrated its reopening last Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the morning and a drop-in celebration in the evening. Children ran a scavenger hunt, looking for all the new changes, while their parents entered raffles for different prize baskets. Volunteers brought sweet treats[Read More…]

Here to Help: Catholic Community Services report strong numbers helping unhoused, others in Lane

SPRINGFIELD — After Gov. Tina Kotek’s state of emergency declaration regarding homelessness in January 2023, Lane County received roughly $18.5 million to work toward three initiatives: preventing homelessness, rehousing unhoused citizens, and increasing the number of available shelter beds. Nonprofit Catholic Community Services (CCS) of Lane County has made significant[Read More…]

Friends of  Cottage Grove Library to bring community together with  fairy tales, folklore

COTTAGE GROVE — Fairy tales and folklore hold a special place in society. They teach the importance of right and wrong, the line between trust and naivety, self-confidence, and personal growth.  On Wednesday Sept. 4, Friends of Cottage Grove Library (FCGL), the Cottage Grove Public Library and RISE of the[Read More…]

Robotics rule at RiverBend: New surgical robot added to toolbox

SPRINGFIELD — PeaceHealth RiverBend this month added the latest in robotic technology to its surgical services, and as the name suggests, he is a smartie.  The da Vinci surgical robot has been assisting surgeons with laparoscopic or “keyhole” operations since 1999. While keyhole surgeries —  a minimally invasive approach through[Read More…]

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