CRESWELL – Since the news broke that Foster Farms is applying for a water quality permit renewal, concerned residents and the Creswell City Council are preparing for the Aug. 29 public hearing with the Department of Environmental Quality. Mayor Dave Stram has compiled these comments into a letter to the[Read More…]
Author: LARISSA GARCIA
National Night Out: A different side of policing
BOB WILLIAMS / THE CHRONICLE – Springfield Police officer J. Garcia-Cash poses with a group of neighborhood kiddos. The kids were given frisbees, water, crayons and drawings – all SPD-themed at the National Night Out event. The sun was shining, kids were smiling, and a multitude of officers attended with[Read More…]
Ebbert pastor ready to serve spirit, bellies
ERIN TIERNEY-HEGGENSTALLER / THE CHRONICLE Pastor Liv Gibbons in her favorite dress on the steps of Ebbert Memorial United Methodist Church. SPRINGFIELD – On the corner of 6th and C streets in Springfield, stands Ebbert Memorial United Methodist Church, a quite large and peculiar brick building. The architecture is asymmetrical[Read More…]
Environmental insight, art beautifies Springfield
BOBBY STEVENS / THE CHRONICLERae Matagora is all smiles as she works on her colorful “under the sea” creation. SPRINGFIELD – Next time you’re in downtown Springfield, take some time to glance down at the sidewalk. You might be surprised at what you see. A Street is the new home[Read More…]
Embracing the changes through life’s many seasons
Perhaps my favorite thing about living in Oregon is experiencing all the seasons. I find that each time a season is about to change, I’m looking forward to the next. This is a narrative very fitting to life: No matter what season you are in, good things and change are[Read More…]
‘A to Z Springfield’ new book launch inspires art, pride
SPRINGFIELD – These days, the fountain outside the steps of Springfield City Hall and the Springfield Public Library has been a mecca for children trying to beat the heat. Daily, kids have been wading through the shallow water, welcoming a spritz from the cascading fountain and pushing a playful splash[Read More…]
Blueberries a plentiful harvest in Willamette Valley
Beautiful blueberries ready to be picked at Adkins Blueberry Farm. They’re round. They’re sweet. They’re good for your health and for the local economy. With the blueberry season in full swing, Oregon nearly leads the pack of production harvest nationwide. Next to Washington, Oregon is second in the nation for[Read More…]
Monkeypox, Covid variant on the rise in Lane County
The Oregon Health Authority is fielding rising case counts on two fronts – monkeypox and COVID-19. Last week, the OHA reported nearly 1,500 new Covid cases across the state. The Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 have come on so strong in Oregon it may seem like everyone you know has[Read More…]