HYPER-LOCAL NEWS for Springfield, Creswell, Cottage Grove, & Pleasant Hill, Oregon
Uncategorized ERIN TIERNEY/CHRONICLE PHOTO – Kathi Holst in her room at Creswell Middle School. The veteran educator “dedicates her life to students,” a colleague said. CRESWELL — One of the last vehicles in the middle school parking lot on a cool, calm Friday evening, Kathi Holst’s dedication to education spans well[Read More…]
BOB WILLIAMS / CHRONICLE PHOTO – Julie Bivens “protesting” in Creswell in July 2021 to dispute her fines by the Lane County Sheriff’s Office after she helped host an unpermitted parade. CRESWELL – Seven months later, it’s settled. After Julie Bivens was cited and fined over $2,500 in 2021 for[Read More…]
Concept plan for Mazama Industrial Park. Click here to zoom in. CRESWELL – New life is being breathed into a 2.2-acre property just off Interstate 5, and soon residents will see a transformation unfold in that corner of town. The former Super 8 Motel building at 345 E. Oregon Ave.[Read More…]
CRESWELL – The ad hoc committee in Creswell is making headway on a town hall to address the past, present and future of the Fourth of July events. “Our intention … is centered in positive forward momentum, building partnerships, demystifying processes and procedures, promoting communication, answering questions, and providing space[Read More…]
IFYOUGO: What: Parent Café When: Thursday, Feb. 24, 6-8 p.m. Where: Meets virtually More info: Visit tinyurl.com/FebruaryParentCafé to register by Monday, Feb. 21. *** SPRINGFIELD — A program at Springfield Public Schools is embracing parents as their own experts by creating an inclusive space to explore the fortes and obstacles[Read More…]
ERIN TIERNEY/CHRONICLE PHOTO – Lane County Public Health and Cottage Grove officials partnered for greater security around a clinic this weekend. Mask guidelines for indoor spaces will be lifted no later than the end of March, state health officials announced this week. That’ll include mask requirements in schools, too. By[Read More…]
COTTAGE GROVE — While the pain points may be easier to identify than the solutions, Cottage Grove City Council this week had a robust discussion on how it might further assist the homeless population in the city. In a nutshell – and not unique to Cottage Grove – there are[Read More…]
CHRONICLE FILE PHOTO – It was standing-room only at Creswell City Hall just after the Fourth of July incidents in 2021. The City Council heard community comments surrounding the Fourth of July parade, and City officials attempted to clarify misinformation about their role in the traditional event. Now, the council[Read More…]
There is some good news, and some not-good news about the Omicron surge that the county is in the midst of grappling with. The good news: The drop in hospitalizations is likely to happen quicker than during the Delta surge in fall 2021. The bad news: We haven’t peaked yet.[Read More…]
Erin Tierney, Executive Editor Six people walk into a room. Three are boosted. Three get sick. Guess which ones are which? Welcome to my month of January. After apartment hunting for years, Lance and I finally managed to snag a beautiful house mid-December. With only two weeks to make the[Read More…]
