Sweet Lorane Community News
I’m going to try to get back on track this week with Lorane news, although there isn’t much of it right now. I missed reminders on a few events that have come and gone, but my hope is that I can share some of the…
I’m going to try to get back on track this week with Lorane news, although there isn’t much of it right now. I missed reminders on a few events that have come and gone, but my hope is that I can share some of the…
Family owned and operated, Bates Construction and Excavation, LLC is not the average construction company. While Bates Construction was only recently established, owner and operator Ryan Bates has been in the construction industry his entire life. Bates used to help out at his uncle’s concrete…

For those of us with loved ones who enjoy gardening, there’s no better place to shop than Coast Fork Feed this Valentine’s Day. Right now, Coast Fork Feed has Baker Creek seeds and seed starters available, perfect for those with green thumbs. Also available and…

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, but there’s no need to panic for The Flower Basket and Gift Boutique is here to help! Offering the finest flowers and unique gifts in Southern Lane County, they’re a necessity for Saint Valentine’s Day. Since 1984, the…
Lowell dropped a 96-53 Central Valley Conference basketball outing Saturday at Monroe despite a 12 point, 11 rebound effort from Mason Wendt and 11 points by Jason Stratis. Lowell successfully worked the ball inside earlier and took a 13-12 lead as Wendt scored six points;…
After earning its second Central Valley Conference win 38-34 over East Linn Christian — behind a 20 point, 10 rebound effort from senior Jenna Martini including 12 fourth quarter points — Lowell dropped a 59-35 Saturday decision at Monroe. The Red Devils trailed 16-6 after…
ONE VERY SPECIAL SONG IN THE REPERTOIRE WAS ”TOUCH A HAND, MAKE A FRIEND.” THIS SONG WAS THE CENTRAL MESSAGE FROM THE LITTLE TOWN OF COTTAGE GROVE, TO REACH OUT THE HAND OF FRIENDSHIP TO ALL OF THE OPRY’S AUDIENCES, AND MAKE A FRIEND IF…
From now through Feb. 17, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) will participate in the Click it or Ticket campaign focused on seat belt use, child restraints, speed and distracted driving. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading nationwide cause of death for children ages one…
The Creswell School Board met on Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. for their regular school board meeting. The board also met for executive session, which The Chronicle wrote about on Jan. 17. Enrollment was up by three students in January, brining the total of 1,282…