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Lane County Emergency Management will conduct a test of its subscriber-based emergency alert system, Lane Alerts, on Thursday, May 14, at noon. The test will utilize emails, recorded voice calls, and text messages based on each subscriber’s contact preferences. Subscribers can receive notifications through their…

Springfield – Mayor Sean VanGordon has proclaimed May 3-9, 2026, as Public Service Recognition Week in Springfield, recognizing the contributions of public employees who serve the community each day.  Public Service Recognition Week, observed nationally during the first full week of May, honors individuals at…

CRESWELL – If you purchased a Powerball ticket recently in Creswell, you may want to pull it out of your wallet and check it. Fast. A $2 million winning ticket was purchased in Creswell, according to the State Lottery. The Chronicle is confirming details and…

LANE COUNTY – April showers bring plenty of May flowers when seeds, trees, and compost are gifted to community members. Cottage Grove and Creswell both have opportunities for folks to get their hands dirty this spring. The Cottage Grove Public Library is teaming up with…

SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield City Council is continuing the conversation around a .1% payroll tax as one component of a broader effort to address the City’s long-term General Fund imbalance. Finance director Nathan Bell at the April 20 meeting noted that the payroll tax ordinance…

DRAIN – City officials have approved moving forward with the nomination of the Pass Creek Covered Bridge to the National Register of Historic Places, marking a major step toward formally recognizing and preserving one of the community’s most significant historic resources. The Pass Creek Covered…