Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
CHRONICLE FILE PHOTO Story update, Thursday: CRESWELL – A celebratory “shot and a beer” could have a different meaning this July 4 holiday. The soon-to-be owner of TJ’s Family Restaurant, who said he is playing host to an all-day Fourth of July celebration on…
EMMA ROUTLEY/THE CHRONICLE Libraries aren’t supposed to be too quiet. But in the age of Covid … “We were not a quiet library. It’s disturbingly quiet now,” said Nick Caum, Youth and Community Services Librarian at the Creswell Library. “I miss the teens a lot,”…
RON HARTMAN/THE CHRONICLE Guitar-repair store owner Gregg Biller said he spends most of his time in his workshop these days, but he still performs around Cottage Grove, with an upcoming date at the Brewstation on July 3. He’ll be sitting in with the Huckleberries. COTTAGE…
COTTAGE GROVE – Faced with all of the difficulties of trying to plan and organize a traditional community-wide event that draws thousands of people over an entire week, the leaders of Bohemia Mining Days turned to a tried-and-true tactic: They revived a feud. The Slabtown…
PHOTO PROVIDED Jill Meyers (foreground) and Deb Henderson on Monday, June 7, physically distancing while reviewing reading materials. Deb Henderson has had a long career in the South Lane School District, 35 years and still going. “Actually I had stopped counting and had to figure…
RON HARTMAN/CHRONICLE PHOTO Sweet N’ Juicy bass player Dave Smith, left, drummer Jimmy Curry and keyboardist Paul Paresa perform in Springfield last week. Part of their goal is to encourage laughter. SPRINGFIELD – Live music had just returned to Springfield after a long hiatus, so…
ELIZABETH GROENING/CHRONICLE PHOTO Standing in her “fairy garden” in Springfield, Aloha Heart’s home is known in town for its signs with positive messages. The longtime resident makes a point of helping others in the community. SPRINGFIELD – Aloha Heart knows that smiles can save lives.…
Ronne CRESWELL – A Sunday morning round of golf with friends in early June on the Emerald Valley Golf Resort course. What could be better? How about shooting the round of a lifetime? “I’ve seen a lot of low scores in my day, but not…
Lane County public health officials heaved a collective sigh of relief as the county entered the lowest COVID-19 risk category on June 9, where it will remain until all restrictions are lifted entirely. Over the weekend, the county hit its eligibility requirement of having 65%…