Over the past six years, we’ve shared in this space many instances of threats and crises to our existence as a credible, independent, hyper-local news and information business. Our readers and stakeholders in the community have always responded, too. We exist still today, in large measure, thanks to your generosity[Read More…]
Author: NOEL NASH - [email protected]
Officials: Voting Executive Order puts seniors’ access at risk
SPRINGFIELD – An Executive Order signed last Tuesday by the U.S. President has caught the attention of officials and residents here who expressed concern about access to voting in future elections and changes to Oregon’s well-established mail-in voting system. The Executive Order was expansive in its policy directive, from changing[Read More…]
Food pantries can’t bank on supplies, funding due to cuts
SPRINGFIELD – The Creswell Food Pantry’s Facebook page, created in 2013, has about 1,300 followers. Viewers of its main feed are treated to pictures of homemade dishes prepared by volunteers in the community kitchen at 364 Cobalt Lane. They’ll also see photos of Susan Blachnik and her helpers preparing family[Read More…]
Legal Notices: Dec. 5 edition
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Creswell Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the McCluskey Council Chambers at Creswell City Hall to hear: Case No. CUP-2024-01, a conditional use review request initiated by Shola Adeniji to construct an[Read More…]
Legal Notices: Nov. 21 edition
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION CASE NUMBER: 811-24-000254-TYP3 APPLICANT / PROPERTY OWNER: Stacie Spurlock NATURE OF THE APPLICATION: Type 3 Discretionary Use. Applicant proposes to convert an existing single detached dwelling to a Type 2 short-term rental. The property subject to this proposal is zoned R-1 Residential[Read More…]
Column: Football & Simpsons? D’oh!: Community involvement includes plenty of fun & games, too
There are times I’m asked to define “hyper-local” – our brand of journalism and, unapologetically, our north star. While credible state, national, and international news are important parts of any media diet, The Chronicle focuses on where people can make the most difference. It’s why we cover your family, friends,[Read More…]
Legal Notices: Oct. 31, 2024 edition
PUBLIC NOTICE CRESWELL SCHOOL DISTRICT AND LANE COUNTY ASSESSMENT & TAXATION Creswell School District and Lane County Assessment & Taxation are working together to correct an omission in the 2024-2025 property taxes related to outstanding bonds for the school district for property owners who live within the District’s boundaries. Specifically,[Read More…]
Legal Notices: Oct. 24 Edition
TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-24-990562-SW Reference is made to that certain deed made by, MATTHEW P. PATTERSON as Grantor to WESTERN TITLE & ESCROW, as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR NETMORE AMERICA, INC., BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ITS SUCCESSORS[Read More…]
Legal Notices: Oct. 17, 2024 Edition
Send Legal Notice inquires to Noel [email protected] PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL CASE NUMBER: 811-24-000212-TYP4 APPLICANT: Scott Morris, A&O Engineering on behalf of Hayden Homes LLC NATURE OF THE APPLICATION: Proposal to annex a 22-foot wide by approximately 1,220-foot long vacant parcel generally located to the west of South[Read More…]
Public Notice for Sept. 27-28, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF BOARD RETREAT WORK SESSION The Springfield Utility Board plans to hold its Board Retreat Work Session on Saturday, September 28, 2024, and is to commence at 8:00 a.m. The purpose of the retreat will include reviews on Strategic Plan, Board vacancy process, and Board Roles and[Read More…]