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CHRONICLE FILE PHOTO. GLENWOOD – Development interest keeps building in Glenwood as a minor league baseball team flirts with the idea of a riverfront stadium, and the city’s economic development leaders approve a process for developing their own riverside property. The Marvin family, who owns…

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…

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.…