SPRINGFIELD — “Our summers make it worth it” has served as a beacon of hope for Oregonians in response to triple-digit days of rainfall. But in recent years, the sentiment has left much to be desired in the wake of…

COTTAGE GROVE — While residents and tourists alike are charmed by the lush greenery, revered businesses and restaurants along Main Street, and covered bridges as far as the eye can see, the cavernous potholes on roads throughout Cottage Grove have…

COTTAGE GROVE — On Oct. 9, the Cottage Grove Community Center hosted a full house for city council and mayoral candidates. Candidates fielded questions about residents’ top concerns, including navigating homelessness, job growth, and effective ways to budget taxpayer dollars. …

Editor’s Note: The Chronicle’s election coverage philosophy reflects its dedicated effort to remain nonpartisan. It does not endorse political candidates; instead, candidates will have an equal opportunity to submit a guest column on a topic of their choosing, answer a…

SPRINGFIELD — On Oct. 1, postal workers and supporters across the country gathered to voice their concerns regarding the state of mail delivery, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s continued attempts to consolidate distribution centers, and staffing shortages. Springfield was among the…

EUGENE — Behind the punch-colored door of 1229 West 7th, Tabitha “Taby” Phifer, a Springfield resident and founder and owner of Flowers by Taby at 1229 W. 7th Ave. in Eugene, is adorning bouquets in cellophane and ribbon.  Stamped across…

COTTAGE GROVE – Poised amidst the wood-paneled, brightly lit backdrop of City Hall, Jon Stinnett, Ward 2 City Councilor, announced his resignation on Sept. 23. Stinnett’s exit from the post, effective Oct. 1, came just two months shy of his…

COTTAGE GROVE – It’s been a little over 30 years since The Springfield News covered Linda and Craig Olson adorning their Springfield lawn with a 2,200-pound Oregon moss agate. This year, the now-Cottage Grove couple started the adventure of cutting…