Death Notices: Chang, Buss, Habenick
David Chang died on Dec. 22, 2024 in Cottage Grove. Ronald A. Buss, 66, of Eugene died Dec. 25, 2024. Kay Habenick, 82, of Cottage Grove died Jan. 2, 2025.
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Erin Tierney-Heggenstaller - Executive Editor
Erin Tierney-Heggenstaller is the co-owner and executive editor of The Chronicle. Tierney was the associate editor for The (Lock Haven) Express in Pennsylvania before moving to Oregon in 2016, when she became editor for The Creswell Chronicle. In 2019, Tierney and her publisher led the effort in expanding coverage to include nearby communities also lacking local news coverage, rebranding under The Chronicle. Email her at [email protected]
Civic Engagement Calendar: January
MONDAY, JAN. 6 ■ Springfield City Council work session, 6 p.m., 225 5th St. ■ Springfield City Council regular session, 7 p.m., 225 5th St. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8 ■ Willamalane Board of Directors, 6 p.m. at Bob Keefer Center, 250…
Springfield, Cottage Grove kick off Christmas this weekend; Creswell next
On Saturday, Dec. 7, the Oldest & Coldest Parade will wrap around Springfield streets with the theme “Gingerbread Kisses & Christmas Wishes.” The parade will start at 1 p.m. at 21st and Olympic, down Mohawk Boulevard, and end at Pioneer…
Deputies arrest theft suspect in Veneta
On Nov. 13 at about 7 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies assigned to the City of Veneta received information a stolen camper trailer was in the area of the 87700 block of Territorial Highway, Veneta. When deputies arrived, they discovered…
Incident Reports: Vehicle crashe, phone scam circulating, elude suspect arrested on Territorial
Cottage Grove man dies in 1-vehicle crash COTTAGE GROVE – On Nov. 5 at about 9 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies and fire personnel responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 34500 block of Row River Road, Cottage Grove. The…
Chronicle Puzzles: Oct. 3, 2024 edition
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Creswell, Lorane granges earn national award
In September, two Lane County Granges — Creswell Grange #496 and Lorane Grange #54 — were named National Distinguished Granges by Christine Hamp, National Grange president. In November, they will be recognized during a ceremony at the 158th National Grange…
Creswell School District Students of the Month: September 2024
Creswell High School Students of the Month Creswell Middle School Students & Citizens of the Month From left: Joshua Trout, Savannah Thompson, Joan Michelet, Aaliyah Kaufmann, Racquel Leach, Paisley Bielskis, Eliott Breslaw, Pearl Kinney, Piper Horvath, Aubrey Moran, Maizie Cole, Jessalyn…
Cottage Grove HS principal placed on paid leave
COTTAGE GROVE — Kevin Herington, Cottage Grove High School principal, was placed on paid administrative leave last week, with South Lane School District citing “personal circumstances,” in a letter addressed to to community and signed by Brian McCasline, interim superintendent.…