SPRINGFIELD – The Chronicle, the only locally owned hyper-local newspaper focused entirely on Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, and Pleasant Hill, continues to expand its distribution footprint across the southern Willamette Valley. Albertsons and Safeway grocery stores – all nine locations from Eugene to Cottage Grove – will now carry The[Read More…]
City & Community
EWEB ice storm tally set to exceed $11 million
EWEB’s reconstruction costs from the January 2024 ice storm are set to exceed $11 million. The storm, which lasted from January 13 to 16, caused significant damage, resulting in $9.4 million in initial cleanup expenses, including equipment replacements and labor. An additional $2 to $3 million will be allocated for[Read More…]
Harbick gets state rep assignments
Representative Darin Harbick on Jan. 13 was sworn into office as the District 12 State Rep. Harbick’s assignments for the upcoming 83rd legislative session include the House Committee on Behavioral Health and Health Care, the House Committee on Education, and the Vice Chair of the House Committee on Higher Education[Read More…]
Creswell City Council reconvenes with new faces, priorities
CRESWELL – Councilors Mark Kremer, Joan Morris, Clark Kent, and Mayor Nick Smith were sworn into office on Jan. 13. Smith, councilor-turned-mayor, manages Roberts Supply Co. in Springfield. “I saw a need for a conservative voice on the council and decided to get involved. I wanted to do something, not[Read More…]
Cottage Grove City Council sworn in, praises good work by the community
COTTAGE GROVE – Each year, January brings an influx of new goals, routines, and, in the case of Cottage Grove City Council, new faces. At its meeting on Jan. 13, the city council candidates were sworn in, and incumbent Greg Ervin (Ward 4) was unanimously appointed council president. While Ervin[Read More…]
The Main Event: Boys Basketball
#6 CRESWELL (11-5) AT #2 PLEASANT HILL (14-3) ■ Just the facts: Tuesday, Jan. 28 at Pleasant Hill.… 6 p.m. ■ Tickets: Adults $5, students $3, and senior citizens $2. ■ Tipping off: Former NBA player and Billies coach Luke Jackson with his two all-star “Skywalkers” – 6-foot-3 senior guard Gavin[Read More…]
Fire chiefs distinguish Oregon wildfire response misinformation
After the state’s fire marshals fired off a statement categorically debunking the “news” about an alleged regulatory thwart to Oregon’s wildfire response in California, local chiefs are also sounding the siren on misinformation. In a Jan. 12 statement posted on The Oregon State Fire Marshal’s (OSFM) Facebook page, deputy state[Read More…]
Imagination meets reality: Dolly’s Imagination Library
SPRINGFIELD – From her melodic voice to her voluminous blonde hair, Dolly Parton has been a fixture of popular culture for decades. In addition to crafting heartfelt, toe-tapping tunes and starring in television and films loved by a multi-generational fanbase, she is also known as “The Book Lady.” Founded in[Read More…]
All in good times: Springfield Chamber closing time capsule next week
SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce will seal its 2024 Time Capsule for the next 25 years on Jan. 22 in the Chamber building at 101 S. A St. The propane tank-shaped capsule was first revealed at the Chamber’s Inspire Excellence Award in February last year. It was part[Read More…]
Clean water, clear communication: Springfield Utility applying lessons from historic ice storm
SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Utility Board is applying geospatial mapping technology to streamline communication with the public after last year’s ice storm. On Jan. 8, the Springfield Utility Board met for a special work session to discuss emergency preparedness and its After-Action Report about last year’s ice storm. Both water[Read More…]