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Susan (left) in Key West, Fla., with Traci Johnson Coolidge and friend Jeanette. “We were part of the Cuban Comparsa dancers,” she wrote in a Facebook post. “I made Traci’s and my outfits and buddy Jeanette made her’s, Such memories!” A graphic artist, pottery maker, author…

LORANE – Sunny and warm days are allowing us to stay outside and socially distance. Last week, our son, Rob, came over and cut up some of last winter’s fallen tree branches for firewood on our five-acre homesite. While he was here, I mowed our…

Gen MacManemin (1916-2012) was in her early 60s when Nancy and I lived on her property. We spent a year living in a rustic apartment above her goat barn, beginning our transition toward rural life. The land sat atop a wooded mountain in Fall City, 30…

City leaders in Cottage Grove have taken a series of actions to mitigate the impact of the virus and support local business. DANA MERRYDAY/PHOTO COTTAGE GROVE – So how does it feel to live under a state of emergency?  During its Monday, April 13 virtual…

EUGENE – Organizers announed Tuesday that this year’s 29th Eugene Pro Rodeo has been canceled due to the pandemic. Event organizers recognized businessman Maajor DeFoe, and stated: “This year has been like no other, we’re living through an unparalleled moment in history. For most, including…

A speical “Senior Loneliness Line” has been established and is available to support Oregonians 55 years and older. Social connections help keep people healthy while they are physically distancing from each other.  To support the mental health needs of Oregonians over 55, OHA has partnered with…

The Coronavirus pandemic has created new challenges across the globe and to help respond to those challenges PeaceHealth has created a COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund in each of its communities: Eugene-Springfield, Cottage Grove and Creswell.  Sacred Heart Medical Center Foundation launched its fund thanks to…

A kayak-level view of Mill Creek emptying into the Umpqua River as it passes the turn off of Highway 38 to Loon Lake. MARTHA McREYNOLDS Jr./THE CHRONICLE Greetings to you, fellow hunkerers, during these weird times. I hope this week finds you safe, sane and…