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…]
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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.
REUNION: ‘Cousin Camp’ comes to Creswell
CRESWELL — From impassioned karaoke to basking near the jewel-colored waters of Dorena Lake, Creswell resident Nancy Osborne’s “Cousin Camp” has combined Pacific Northwest beauty and family ties since 2015. Looking to create lasting memories and unite cousins in the face of large distances, Osborne and her sister, Amy Petti,[Read More…]
Update: Threat to Thurston highlights school safety importance
THURSTON — Students at Thurston High are safe after a “perceived threat” against the school forced a lockdown on Oct. 25. According to the Springfield Police Department (SPD), a mental health assistance hotline notified them about a “specific, reportedly active threat” to Thurston High, sending the school into lockdown and[Read More…]
Need to know: Navigating road work around town
UNDER CONSTRUCTION ■ Davisson Road, Creswell Davisson Road will be closed at the railroad crossing near the south intersection with Highway 99 today, Thursday, Oct. 17, until 7 p.m. for routine railroad track maintenance. The alternative route is Highway 99 to Tate Road to Davisson Road. ■ Territorial Highway Through[Read More…]
At a glance: Who’s on the ballot in Cottage Grove
Editor’s Note: The Chronicle’s election coverage philosophy reflects its dedicated effort to remain nonpartisan. It does not endorse political candidates; instead, candidates will have an equal opportunity to submit a guest column on a topic of their choosing, answer a Q&A, and submit a biography in an upcoming edition of[Read More…]
Postal workers, supporters rally on ‘Day of Action’
SPRINGFIELD — On Oct. 1, postal workers and supporters across the country gathered to voice their concerns regarding the state of mail delivery, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s continued attempts to consolidate distribution centers, and staffing shortages. Springfield was among the 90 cities participating in nationwide Day of Action events. The[Read More…]
Florist plans to spread positivity with ‘Petal it Forward’ campaign
EUGENE — Behind the punch-colored door of 1229 West 7th, Tabitha “Taby” Phifer, a Springfield resident and founder and owner of Flowers by Taby at 1229 W. 7th Ave. in Eugene, is adorning bouquets in cellophane and ribbon. Stamped across the front in pale blue script are the words, “I[Read More…]
