SPRINGFIELD – This week, Willamalane Park and Recreation District began the next phase of its tree replacement project at Dorris Ranch to protect the historic Filbert orchards from Eastern Filbert Blight, a fungus that has spread through nearly all mature trees. Though Willamalane has applied various treatments over the years,[Read More…]
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Go2 Calendar: Nov. 21-28
THUR-SAT, NOV. 21-24 Bohemia Gold Mining Museum open, 1-4 p.m., 308 S. 10th St., Cottage Grove. Lane Community College Student Production Association: “Small Mouth Sounds” show, 7:30 p.m., 4000 E. 30th Ave., in Building 6, Blue Door Theatre, Room 103. The cast will perform Nov. 21-23 at 7:30 p.m. and[Read More…]
Rosies recount when they first earned their dots
Over six million women took wartime jobs during World War II, and three million volunteered with the Red Cross. Yet society did not recognize them until half a century later, when the club was founded. Like Dorothy Key. “I’m not sure what they want me to tell you,” Key, 98,[Read More…]
Legal Notices: Edition of Nov. 21, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF CRESWELL NOTICE The City of Creswell is looking to hire an Interim City Manager. The position will be filled no later than December 6. Please contact Mayor Dave Stram or Council President Alonzo Costilla to express your interest at: [email protected]. or [email protected] Published in print: 11/28/24,[Read More…]
Column: Football & Simpsons? D’oh!: Community involvement includes plenty of fun & games, too
There are times I’m asked to define “hyper-local” – our brand of journalism and, unapologetically, our north star. While credible state, national, and international news are important parts of any media diet, The Chronicle focuses on where people can make the most difference. It’s why we cover your family, friends,[Read More…]
Riveting Memories: Saluting the Rosie women who made a difference
SPRINGFIELD – The iconic woman flexing her bicep, sleeves rolled, and wearing a red bandanna is a recognized national symbol. She symbolizes Rosie the Riveters, the women who handled the entire country’s home front in the Second World War. Although Rosie the Riveter may be a fictional character, the women[Read More…]
Ay, Caramba! NFL comes to Springfield
SPRINGFIELD – Residents already thrilled to have the nation’s No. 1 college football team in their backyard are now looking forward to having the NFL’s Monday Night Football game on Dec. 9 played in Springfield. What a season for area football fans. And Simpsons fans. While details are still being[Read More…]
Legal Notices: Edition of Nov. 14
TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-24-996958-SW Reference is made to that certain deed made by, VICTORIA EWING AND JENNIFER BURSCH, NOT AS TENANTS IN COMMON, BUT WITH THE RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP as Grantor to WESTERN TITLE & ESCROW COMPANY, as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.[Read More…]
Column: Ancient agriculture set a base for today’s farmers markets
One of the most enjoyable and rewarding aspects of writing this column is researching a subject I thought I knew fairly well, only to discover I didn’t know beans. No, this article is not about beans. Well, wait, maybe it is. Let’s talk about farm markets. My take has always[Read More…]
Chronicle Fall Coloring Contest Winners
Congratulations to our fall coloring contest winners! From top left: Luke Jordan, 9, of Springfield; Lillyana Boggs, 7 of Springfield; Cecilia Roll, 11, of Creswell; Riley Rummel, 10, of Cottage Grove; Layla Rodriguez Delgado, 6, of Springfield; and Julia Hall, 8 of Creswell.
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