Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Like a gathering of former U.S. presidents, the women who have led the Cottage Grove Family Relief Nursery through the first 25 years gather on stage and are recognized for their work helping children, families and the community. Executive director Peggy Whalen (right) thanks the…
Project manager Matt Allen and project spokesman Garrett Bridgens in front of the Warren H. Daugherty Aquatic Center, which is being renovated. The project is part of the 2016 bond measure that was passed and is expected to be completed around September this year. Aliya…
Yesterday, I was considering asking my editors, Pam and Erin, if I could take a two-week hiatus from writing my column. My focus, right now, is so centered on our personal lives, that I haven’t tried to seek out any other news. But, there seems…
Now that summer weather has finally arrived, our gardens are starting to flourish. Soon, our refrigerators will be full of fresh vegetables and we’ll have the challenge of finding ways to enjoy and benefit from them. In the winter we make ”clean-out-the-fridge-soup” – but who…
Bayne Gardner poses next to his most recent work in downtown Springfield, a ”Groundskeeper Willie” theme from the TV show, ”The Simpsons.” Jen Blue/The Creswell Chronicle Muralist Bayne Gardner said he has been interested in the art form for as far back as he can…
Present your tacos on a lovely plate. Yum. Photo/Pamela JP Farmer 4 servings Grilled Chicken Tacos 1 head butter lettuce for taco shells, placed in refrigerator until ready to serve tacos 3 free-range, boneless and skinless chicken breasts 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder…
Volunteers have worked for three years to restore the bridge Dana Merryday/The Creswell Chronicle While it is a bit sad to see something that has been standing since 1965 slowly coming apart, the promise of what is to come tempers that feeling. Crews from Hamilton…
A baby boy was born to Breanna and Peter Manzone, of Springfield, on Friday, June 21 at McKenzie-Willamette Hospital. Everett Antonino Manzone weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 21 inches long. He is welcomed by half-siblings Cameron and Chiara Manzone of Idaho. His grandparents…
The City Council will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 8 at 7 p.m. in the McCluskey Chambers of City Hall.