GOSHEN – A burglary and vehicle theft at R and D Propane occurred on the morning of Jan. 21. Lane County Sheriff’s Office is asking for public assistance. Investigation indicates that shortly before 7 a.m. this morning, a dark colored Ford truck and at least…

PHOTO PROVIDED Heceta Beach State Park, lighthouse keepers home in the distance. Winters on the Oregon coast can get a little wild – a delight to storm watchers.  When Pacific storms sweep in, they often bring strong winds, giant crashing waves and heavy rainfall. But…

Hamann CRESWELL – William Hamann, 38, of Creswell on Jan. 19 pled guilty to sexually abusing a child, and federal prosecutors will seek a 13-year prison sentence. According to court documents, in 2018 through July 2019, Hamann, a Spring Creek Elementary School teacher since 2008, on several…

CRESWELL – William Hamann, 38, of Creswell on Jan. 19 pled guilty sexually abusing a child, and federal prosecutors will seek a 13-year prison sentence. According to court documents, in 2018 through July 2019, Hamann, a Spring Creek Elementary School teacher since 2008, on several occasions paid…

2020 was a rough year – the Coronavirus and a pandemic, the likes of which the world had not seen since 1918; the sudden passing of one of our own City Councilors and friend Bob Ehler; wildfires which created the worst natural disaster in the…

We can all agree 2020 has been a difficult year … I want to inform you of my plans going forward, reflect on the over 30 years I have spent serving this community, and share my hopes for Springfield’s future.  I have always had a…

EMMA ROUTLEY/THE CHRONICLE Springfield’s celebration of the holiday continued this year through the pandemic. SPRINGFIELD – Organizations found a safe way for the community to gather together in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. for the 23rd year by hosting a safe and socially-distanced rally…

Coming off the heels of a successful mass vaccination effort over the weekend, local health officials are beginning to feel a little better about the vaccine roll out in Lane County – particularly with the anticipated upcoming dose allotment. It’s a bright spot in dark…

EMMA ROUTLEY/THE CHRONICLE Candy Coop, on her front porch with pugs Phoebe, dark fur, and Bruce, who was a constant companion for Mike and was in the truck when the accident happened. CRESWELL – It’s a new year, but not a very happy one for…