Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
CRESWELL – The Lane County Sheriff’s Office, along with several local fire agencies, responded to an address in the 81000 block of Highway 99, south of Creswell, regarding a structure fire. When authorities arrived on scene, they observed evidence indicating the location was involved in…
Richard E. Wildish Community Theater at 630 Main St. in Springfield. MIKE EYSTER/PHOTO SPRINGFIELD – The Richard E. Wildish Community Theater Board of Directors have appointed Greg Hopper-Moore to the position of general manager of Springfield’s downtown performing arts center. Hopper-Moore will be responsible for…
Six-year-old Ruby Bridges and marshals leaving William Frantz Elementary School, New Orleans, on Nov. 14, 1960. She was escorted both to and from the school while segregationist protests continued. Last week, Bridges spoke to an audience hosted by United Way on racial justice in the…
Alesha Culp Photography LLC CRESWELL – It was the day after their season had ended in heartbreaking fashion, and some football players at Creswell High School gathered to watch the Bulldogs’ state volleyball victory Saturday. The players could have been forgiven if their moods were…
CRESWELL – Creswell players were diving all over the court Saturday. During one point, four players all dived for the same ball, indicative of the way the Bulldogs played from the get-go, as they rolled to a 25-20, 25-18, 25-22 victory over Vale in the…
Stram CRESWELL – A three-person council tonight appointed the new – yet familiar – mayor of Creswell. Former three-term mayor Dave Stram won over council tonight with the message that he will bring unity back into the community. Stram beat out council president Kevin Prociw…
The Mary White Bridge – the original – built in 1929 and torn down 1964. PHOTO COURTESY OF COTTAGE GROVE MUSEUM A story on the Dorena Covered Bridge, which appeared in this column, prompted a reader to contact me and share a treasure. The gift…
Lane County Sheriff Cliff Harrold leads his crew down Oregon Avenue — a classic Fourth of July parade scene in Creswell pre-pandemic. CHRONICLE ARCHIVES CRESWELL – As Creswell moves farther away from the tarnishing events of this year’s Fourth of July, it also inches toward…
Schuck CRESWELL – By this time next week, Creswell will have a mayor, and soon thereafter, city council might have a full board. Council on Nov. 1 will hold a special in-person meeting at 7 p.m. to interview and appoint a mayor. Council president Kevin…