Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
EMMA ROUTLEY/THE CHRONICLE Wholesome activities this past July 4 included citywide house-decorating and costumed-pet contests, organized by the City. This year’s first place prize went to Scott Fenley at 1235 Greenbriar Dr. Geno Auriemma is the 11-time national champion coach…
If I had a hammer … I might likely be in Creswell, building something. Perhaps you’ve noticed all of the activity around town; it’s hard to miss. There’s something else that’s hard to miss – the feeling of opportunity, progress…
EMMA ROUTLEY/CHRONICLE PHOTO The view from the vacant lot between Cloverdale and Melton in Creswell. The landowners hope to build a new 21,200-sq ft. facility. CRESWELL – Wise Woman Herbals, an all-natural herbal and botanical supplements company, is looking to…
Ronne CRESWELL – A Sunday morning round of golf with friends in early June on the Emerald Valley Golf Resort course. What could be better? How about shooting the round of a lifetime? “I’ve seen a lot of low scores…
2019 FILE PHOTO The last “official” parade in Creswell featured everything spectators would hope for – including the lack of partisan political messaging. The school teacher called, concerned about “the impact on our kids.” Multiple business owners shared concerns regarding…
EMMA ROUTLEY/CHRONICLE PHOTO Staff and volunteers at Womenspace must maintain some anonymity. The group includes Barb, Brandi, Cynthia, Delanie , Kim, Leticia, Nell, Miriam, Shelley, and Stephanie. It was late spring, and the floodgates had opened. After an “eerily quiet”…
EMMA ROUTLEY/CHRONICLE PHOTO Julie Weismann, usually working out of her home office during the pandemic, can still be found at Womenspace’s headquarters, leading a team of staff and volunteers at the nonprofit agency. There’s a bottom-line reality for all businesses,…
EMMA ROUTLEY/CHRONICLE PHOTO Peggy Whalen, left, is entering her third year leading the Family Relief Nursery’s efforts in Cottage Grove, Creswell and Drain. Peggy Whalen is enthusiastic when she discusses the Family Relief Nursery operation. Those who work with the…
EMMA ROUTLEY/CHRONICLE PHOTO Point S Tire & Auto Service owner Rory Tyler is among several business owners who said these are the most difficult hiring conditions they can remember. Local business owners who have suffered and – somehow – survived…
LTD has 11 electric buses in its fleet, and is adding another 19. The Xcelsior battery-electric 40-foot heavy-duty transit buses are from one of the world’s leading bus manufacturers. Emptying out the notebook … Last week I wrote about the…