Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
CRESWELL – While neighboring cities grapple with having to make deep budget cuts to their services and operations, the City of Creswell – which has earned the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for 10 consecutive years – has made it through budget…
COTTAGE GROVE – The city council formally adopted the budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year on Monday night during the Cottage Grove City Council meeting, approving the division of the Community Promotions Fund and a roughly $200,000 library personnel services budget. After months of budget…
SPRINGFIELD – Last Wednesday, the Springfield Public Library and History Museum launched the 2026 Summer Reading Program with a free, multicultural event featuring Tahitian dance and storytelling by Anavai O Te Ora. The traditional dance of Tahiti, ‘Ori Tahiti, was showcased and taught to attendees.…
SPRINGFIELD – During its last meeting before summer recess, the Springfield City Council on Monday dissected whether to bring a piece of North Gateway property into the city limits for use as a behavioral health campus, a project that could shape both mental health services…
The Chronicle earned 13 awards in the 2025 Better Newspaper Contest – an executive editor Erin Tierney-Heggenstaller was honored in several categories including Best News Story and Best Online Breaking News Coverage. The Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association conducts the annual contest. The Chronicle has won…
SPRINGFIELD – With schools out for the summer and kiddos ready to play in the sun, Willamalane Park and Recreation District is hosting an annual play day for kiddos and their families. Willamalane’s Children’s Celebration is this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at…
COTTAGE GROVE – Last Wednesday, the idea of a 100-foot cell tower was floated before the Cottage Grove Planning Commission during a public hearing and raised community concerns. The application was submitted on April 21 by Smartlink LLC, and the city released a staff report…
SPRINGFIELD – Last week, committee members approved a $37 million budget for Willamalane Park and Recreation District to be sent forward to the board of directors. On June 16, district staff explained department budgets and presented a balanced budget to the committee. Executive Director Michael…
SPRINGFIELD – Starting July 6, the Springfield Public Library will adjust its hours, opening Tuesday through Saturday and closed on Mondays. This change is part of a comprehensive long-term plan by the City of Springfield to align library services with available resources in response to…