Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Children decorate the books they bound during the After School Club Art Day on March 11. Aliya Hall/The Chronicle SPRINGFIELD – Artist Marianne Walker wants to introduce children to different types of crafts and art that they otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity to experience. That’s…
SPRINGFIELD – During the City Council meeting on March 16, Springfield declared a State of Emergency. This motion kicked into place the City’s emergency plan until May 12, and could help the City receive reimbursement. After approving the motion, the council also voted to transfer…
SPRINGFIELD – Throughout Springfield, precautions are being put in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Beyond Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s statewide orders, the City is being proactive in keeping its citizens safe while still offering needed support to families in need. Even with…
Cheryl Clancey’s kindergarten class at Creslane Elementary School celebrated Dr. Seuss Week in their Thing 1 and Thing 2 hats. Heidi Wilson/Special to The Chronicle CRESWELL – Kindergarten classes at Creslane Elementary were among the first to celebrate Dr. Seuss Week, which started March 2.…
The Cottage Grove Community Foundation (CGCF) announced its Grant Award Recipients for 2020 and that 12 nonprofit organizations were selected as community grant recipients for a total of $11,186 and two unsolicited grants for $4,500. The Cottage Grove Community Foundation will celebrate with these nonprofit…
CRESWELL — When Creswell School District shuttered its doors a week ahead of spring break to help slow the spread of Coronavirus, one of the biggest and most immediate concerns was how to continue getting nutritious food to children whose families depended on receiving free…
With Covid-19 virus getting closer and closer to home I am fielding many questions regarding what to do if we catch this bug. As with other potential illnesses prevention is a key. As your mother told you back in the day … eat your vegetables!!…
CRESWELL – The aspirations of hundreds of high school athletes were shattered when Oregon public schools closed from March 16 to at least March 31, as mandated by Gov. Kate Brown, and the OSAA (Oregon School Activities Association) canceled all remaining state championships for basketball…
Let’s address the elephant in the room – the Coronavirus pandemic and how it is affecting us in our part of the world. Whether we live in urban areas, in small towns or rural areas, our lifestyles and daily routines are being turned upside down.…