RON HARTMAN/PHOTO CHRONICLEConnor Hanson (13) throws for a 2-point conversion against Harrisburg on Friday night. CRESWELL — Connor Hanson has added a new wrinkle to his game: Instead of absorbing a bunch of licks as Creswell High School’s most prolific…

RON HARTMAN/CHRONICLE PHOTODr. Cat Merritt, with the support of Creswell First!, is helping fill the gap in eye care in the community. CRESWELL – What’s the secret to making sure that a community foundation runs like a charm? When the…

BILLIE JO MILLER/PHOTO Ransom Briggs is back on stage with Higher Ground. Below from left: Ransom with his wife Kelly and son Jonas, 3; delivering lead guitar and vocals; and behind the desk at 2nd Chance PC. CRESWELL – Ransom…

RON HARTMAN/CHRONICLE PHOTO Comedian Bruce Jingles performs at Covered Bridge Brewing Group’s Comedy Showcase last week. COTTAGE GROVE – Bruce Jingles is eagerly awaiting the expected wintertime release of his Netflix special. “My Mother’s Gift” is the working title so…

MIKE EYSTER/CHRONICLE PHOTO Construction continues at the Hamlin Middle School and Sports Complex where a new baseball field will host Bushnell University, Springfield HS and the Springfield Coasters of the West Coast League. SPRINGFIELD – That dream of having a…

EMMA ROUTLEY/2020 FILE PHOTO Festival-goers could find their thrill this weekend by supporting CASA, the nonprofit that is aligned with the 10th annual Adkins Farm Blueberry Festival Blues & Brews on Saturday, July 17. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is…

NOEL NASH/CHRONICLE PHOTO Creswell’s Randy Plourde won the Builders Choice Award with his 1935 Dodge pickup, left. Event organizer Patrick Cartwright said the car show drew “in excess of 100 cars.” CRESWELL – This wasn’t the first car show victory…

RON HARTMAN/CHRONICLE PHOTO Tobi D’Amore said he and his family, including their dog Leo, have been settling down a bit after four years on the road. He performed at the new and expanded Brewstation this past weekend. COTTAGE GROVE –…