SPRINGFIELD – The City’s economic development agency this week gained a new property and also lost a longtime tenant. The Springfield Economic Development Agency this week approved steps forward to purchase the now-vacant U.S. Bank at 437 Main St. The city manager will negotiate and enter into an option agreement[Read More…]
Business & Development
Creswell Roundup: City Council and Construction
City Council Rep. Conrad’s Report House district 12 representative Charlie Conrad spoke at the April 8 council meeting about his experiences in the most recent legislative session, providing insight into many measures and one monetary request which he has been fighting for. The two bills Conrad submitted were HB 4043[Read More…]
Planets aligned for Star Frog to find home in Cottage Grove
COTTAGE GROVE – When two self-proclaimed “witchy hippies” set off on a business venture to bring metaphysical stores to the small towns they lived in, it was only a matter of time before Star Frog made its debut in the Grove. Star Frog, now located at 211 N. 9th St.,[Read More…]
State’s first standalone inpatient rehab unit to break ground in Springfield
Hospital will also house region’s first brain injury unit SPRINGFIELD – The State’s first inpatient rehabilitation hospital will be coming to Springfield in 2026. This is not the first time hospitals have had rehabilitation units, but this will be the first standalone hospital in Oregon solely dedicated to inpatient rehabilitation.[Read More…]
SVdP back in CG
Cottage Grove re-welcomes thrift store St. Vincent de Paul to the neighborhood COTTAGE GROVE – “You can usually find treasure somewhere,” Cottage Grove resident Vicki Whisler said as she combed through a rack of purses at Cottage Grove’s new St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) at 910 Row River Road. “There’s always[Read More…]
Sustainable landscaper’s business is blooming
Morganic Roots owner, a former point guard, finds true outside game COTTAGE GROVE — A couple of decades ago, the Morgan family was known as a basketball family. After graduating from South Eugene High School in 2005, point guard Arnold E. Morgan Jr. – better known as J.R. Morgan – moved[Read More…]
Chronicle Bulletin Board: SUB ice storm; Springfield book drive
SUB establishes $250k fund to help with ice storm damage SPRINGFIELD — In response to the recent catastrophic ice storm, Springfield Utility Board (SUB) is offering funding to ease part of the burden of unexpected expenses created by prolonged power outages. Through a partnership with Catholic Community Services (CCS), SUB[Read More…]
Developer incentives may be a boost for Springfield housing
SPRINGFIELD — Like most Oregon cities, increasing housing inventory is a top conversation among councils — including at Springfield City Council, which met on Monday to discuss new ways to make Springfield more development-friendly, with a goal of adding more multiple-unit housing to its inventory. According to Katie Carroll, housing[Read More…]
Anything goes at Saginaw: Customers can’t get enough of farmhouse atmosphere
SAGINAW – If you’re looking at possible spots to host your wedding this summer, go ahead and cross Saginaw Vineyard off your list. They’re all booked. “It’s all because of the goats,” owner Jack Tibbetts said recently. “We seriously had one couple who had this awesome photo shoot where these[Read More…]
Pour 818: A new place to come together in the 541
COTTAGE GROVE — Something new is brewing in Cottage Grove. Pour 818 opened up its tea and coffee shop on 818 Main St. in Cottage Grove on Jan. 11. Around 200 grovers came in on the first day for a cup of specialty coffee and tea, with locally sourced pastries. [Read More…]
