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Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
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Ribbons of light dance across southern Willamette Valley skies
EUGENE — Likely a once-in-a-lifetime event for many Oregonians, a natural phenomenon was seen illuminating the skies late Friday evening, May 10, until the wee hours of Saturday, May 11. A severe solar storm — commonly known as the aurora borealis or northern lights —…
Take Care: Increased youth suicide rates stress need for open dialogue
Editor’s Note: In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, this is Part 3 of a month-long series centering around the many facets of mental health from community, to crime, to survivor stories. Read Part 2, “Take Care: Addressing the intersectionality between crime, mental illness,” here.…
Saluting a long, prosperous life: Heyman nears 100th birthday, honors start rolling in
CRESWELL – Richard Heyman has pretty much seen it all … and lived to tell about it. Ten days from now, on Saturday, May 25, 2024, the retired Air Force Colonel and longtime Creswell resident will celebrate his 100th birthday. And he’ll be celebrating in…
Creswell GOAT takes over Billies basketball program
PLEASANT HILL – Luke Jackson – perhaps best known locally as the leader to Creswell’s state 2000 basketball title, in addition to the school’s all-time leading scorer – is the new coach for the Pleasant Hill boys basketball team. “It was mixed emotions at first…
Primary Election ’24: In their own words: D-12, D-7 & Springfield City Council candidates
In their own words As part of its nonpartisan approach to political coverage, The Chronicle does not endorse candidates; instead, it offers candidates equal opportunity to share their message their own words for readers’ consideration ahead of the May 21 election. Oregon House District 12 House…
Colts baseball dominates – again
SPRINGFIELD – If there was a Midwestern League dictionary, the definition for “dominance” would surely read: “Thurston baseball.” After a series sweep over No. 10 Crater last week, the Colts clinched their sixth straight league title, and have won 48 straight league games dating back…
PeaceHealth home care nurses OK new, 4-year contract
SPRINGFIELD – After 16 months of negotiations, the PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Home Care Services nurses voted May 13 to ratify a four-year contract agreement with PeaceHealth. Negotiations with PeaceHealth executives began February 2023 and centered around sufficient and equal pay. This new contract increases wages…
First season of girls flag football ends for Bulldogs at Nike event
BEAVERTON – The Creswell Bulldogs girls flag football team’s reward for going undefeated in their league was to be one of eight teams to travel to the Nike Headquarters last Saturday to compete in the state tournament. The tournament was hosted at Nike as the…