The case counts for COVID-19 are setting record highs in Lane County for weeks – a surge also seen across the state. The most recent surveillance summary from Oregon Health Authority (OHA) reports 41 people in Creswell tested positive for COVID-19 since March; 77 people in Cottage Grove; 652 people[Read More…]
Business & Development
Brewery owners stirred by passion
COTTAGE GROVE – Covered Bridge Brewing Group at 926 E Main St. refuses to let a pandemic hinder its success. By adapting to the ever-changing rules surrounding the food service industry, the four owners Chrissy Chapman, Nate Sampson, David and Liza Barclay work together as a team to create a fun,[Read More…]
Burned out Super 8 taking on new life with apartment-style living
Mattresses from the old motel are being donated to the Eugene mission. EMMA ROUTLEY/THE CHRONICLE CRESWELL — The derelict motel that burned up over a year ago in Creswell is being turned into apartments as new owners draft plans for the 2.2-acre property just off Interstate 5. Before its purchase[Read More…]
A decade of hair design: Live long and prosper? That’s what Mothership is about
Salon owners Emily Campbell, 40, Alaina Rush, 38, and stylist Hazel Berry, 40, pose in front of the updated logo for The Mothership Salon. EMMA ROUTLEY/THE CHRONICLE SPRINGFIELD – Alaina Rush, 38, and Emily Campbell, 40, will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Mothership Salon this August 9. [Read More…]
Business loans still available
CRESWELL – City leaders placed $50,000 in a fund supporting Creswell-only businesses in July, and continue to search for ways to financially support small businesses in town. Community Lending Works has been tasked with administering the grant program, which has been active. Financing opportunities still exist, too. So far,[Read More…]
New fire station plans ‘on ice’
CRESWELL — South Lane County Fire & Rescue will not be pursuing the bond measure for the proposed new fire station in Creswell in November, Division Chief Joe Raade said on Tuesday, citing financial impacts because of the Coronavirus. “There are a lot of people unemployed because of the[Read More…]
Creswell Chamber annual awards remain in limbo
CRESWELL — The Coronavirus has thrown a wrench in most plans, Creswell Chamber Awards Banquet included. This time last year, nominations would have been already made, and the Chamber Awards Banquet would have already wrapped up. Creswell Chamber officials announced in May the cancellation of its annual banquet, but still solicited[Read More…]
Covered Bridge Brewing debuts in Cottage Grove
The Grove’s got a new place to sip coffee and throw back a beer. Covered Bridge Brewing Group at the corner of Highway 99 and Main Street in Cottage Grove opened its doors for the first time on Tuesday, June 16. ERIN TIERNEY/THE CHRONICLE COTTAGE GROVE — The Grove’s got[Read More…]
Springfield business donates bikes, scooters to local children
Springfield Public Schools Safe Routes to Schools coordinator Laughton Elliott-DeAngelis, left, and Fluent Mortgage owner Christopher Bettis helped get bikes, scooters, and helmets to local kids. PHOTO PROVIDED When the COVID-19 pandemic began, Downtown Springfield Business owner Christopher Bettis said he wanted to do something for the community he cares[Read More…]
Area cities seeking more funding for small businesses
City officials continue to pursue microloans and grants to help support local small businesses as the effects of the pandemic wreak havoc with owners, Creswell City Manager Michelle Amberg said this week. She said 10 cities in urban and rural Lane County collaborated to put up $625,000 in microloans; Creswell[Read More…]
