CRESWELL – It is looking like the lawn chairs will remain folded up in the garage for yet another July Fourth.  While the City of Creswell, local businesses owners, and a newly assembled Creswell Chamber board are stepping up to provide some semblance of a…

An artist’s rendering of the proposed development. SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA) on Monday mulled over two proposed developments for the Glenwood riverside in a private meeting, and at its regular meeting gave the city manager a thumbs-up for a loan acquisition…

EMMA ROUTLEY/CHRONICLE FILE PHOTO Creslane Elementary was ready to accommodate 6-foot distance requirements when students were first returning to in-person learning. Below, students are encouraged to wash their hands. Creswell School District aims to fill classes with more students, now that CDC permits 3 feet…

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, is anticipating an insufficient water year as it refills its 13 Willamette Valley and two Rogue River Basin reservoirs for the upcoming recreation season. Both the Willamette and Rogue reservoir systems, which depend on rainfall to fill,…

EMMA ROUTLEY/CHRONICLE PHOTO Peggy Whalen, left, is entering her third year leading the Family Relief Nursery’s efforts in Cottage Grove, Creswell and Drain. Peggy Whalen is enthusiastic when she discusses the Family Relief Nursery operation. Those who work with the executive director are equally enthusiastic…

GLENWOOD – What’ll it be? A soccer arena and an ice rink, or a 20-story hotel on Glenwood’s riverside?  The Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA) heard unsolicited pitches from two developers: Glenwood Development project pitched a 20-story hotel, and LOCALIS Partners proposed a soccer stadium and…

Thankfully, almost all of our adult family members have gotten at least their first shot of the COVID vaccine or are planning to do so when eligible. It’s a good feeling to know that we can venture out a bit even though we continue to…

RON HARTMAN/CHRONICLE PHOTO Steve Goodbar performs at the Brewstation last week, and has another gig there Friday. COTTAGE GROVE – Some folks are under the impression that performers can flip the proverbial switch and … poof! … stage magic happens. But there’s not a chapter…

For several months reports were circulating among running enthusiasts that professional marathoner Desiree “Des” Linden would be attempting her first ultra-marathon. She had her sights on the 50-kilometer race, just over 31 miles, with the aim of beating the women’s world record, 3:07.20.  On Tuesday, April…