Category Community

More recognition for essayist

CRESWELL – Lexie Smith won another award for her patriotic essay for the VFW Patriot’s Pen scholarship program. Lexie placed fifth in state competition after tying for first at the Creswell Post and taking first in judging at District. In addition to her previous awards,…

Burrus retiring after 40+ years as educator

Burrus CRESWELL – After more than three decades with Creswell Middle School, principal Shirley Burrus will retire at the end of this year, she said. Burrus said she told Creswell School District leaders at the end of September 2019 that she would be retiring, and…

Creswell Middle School principal to retire

Shirley Burrus, Creswell Middle School principal CHRONICLE ARCHIVES CRESWELL – After spending over three decades with Creswell Middle School, principal Shirley Burrus announced she will retire at the end of the school year. She has spent 36 years with the District and 41 years in…

Cottage Theatre holds ‘Seeking Red’ auditions

COTTAGE GROVE – Cottage Theatre will hold open auditions March 15 at 6 p.m. for the West Coast premiere of a new drama about truth and identity. Seeking Red, written by Chicago playwright Glenn B. Rust and directed by Kory Weimer, will be the third…

Elementary welcome events prepare families for kindergarten

Aliya Hall/The Chronicle SPRINGFIELD – For families, kindergarten is a big change and the Springfield School District wants to make that transition as easy as possible for parents who are getting ready for the 2020-21 kindergarten registration. That’s why the district is holding welcome events…

Duo exhibits at City Hall

”Clear Lake, Early Fall,” by plein-air artist Mara Thyegeson is one of the works displayed at Springfield City Hall. The public is invited to attend the gallery reception on Friday, March 13, from 5-7 p.m. Provided SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Arts Commission exhibit: ”Earth, Sky…

Create a free account, or log in.

Gain access to read this article, plus limited free content.

Yes! I would like to receive new content and updates.