EMMA ROUTLEY/THE CHRONICLE Outside of the home used to be highly flammable rosemary bushes. Residents might not realize it, but there is “fuel” all around most homes. A grant from Firewise and the Oregon Department of Forestry could help area homeowners like Kim Scofield of Cottage Grove take the necessary[Read More…]

EMMA ROUTLEY/CHRONICLE PHOTO Artists Roka Walsh, right, and Sheri Smith-Holgate said they were sure to follow Covid-related guidelines. SPRINGFIELD – This spring, change is in the air, and as vaccinated residents are able to gather in small groups mask-free again, two artists combined their creative endeavors and hosted their first[Read More…]

A look at the half-acre purchase by the Springfield Economic Development Agency. GLENWOOD – As the City looks toward future development, the City of Springfield is purchasing another piece of river front property in the Glenwood area.  On Monday, Springfield Economic Development Agency directed staff to buy about a half[Read More…]

EMMA ROUTLEY/CHRONICLE PHOTO CRESWELL – City recorder Roberta Tharp is celebrating 20 years with the City of Creswell. Staff at this week’s council meeting presented Tharp with a plaque. “Roberta has a reserve of knowledge of the City that is unsurpassed … she is a consummate professional,” city manager Michelle[Read More…]

DANA MERRYDAY/PHOTO Cottage Grove’s wastewater plant was first built in 1953 to handle 6,000 residents. Part I of a two-part series. COTTAGE GROVE – Most folks don’t want to think about what happens when they flush the toilet. They are happy enough to see that swirling vortex, to hear the[Read More…]

EMMA ROUTLEY/CHRONICLE PHOTO Mona Castle focuses in on her passion. SPRINGFIELD – Mona Castle, like many small business owners struggling with the economic effects of the pandemic, was forced to make hard decisions regarding her beads business. One might say it was hanging on by a thread. “I’m really lucky[Read More…]

EMMA ROUTLEY/CHRONICLE PHOTO Nearly a year after first considering an “equity resolution” that led to the resignation of the mayor and a city councilor, Creswell will discuss the idea of challenging the governor’s authority. CRESWELL – Gov. Kate Brown this week announced requirements for eventually reopening the state, and the[Read More…]

The building in Creswell on the corner of South 2nd and D Streets, across from the Creswell Bakery, is known as the old library or the old schoolhouse.   Further back in time, it was known as The Civic Club when the Creswell Civic Improvement Club owned it.   Before that[Read More…]

ELIZABETH GROENING/CHRONICLE PHOTO Time Travelers Antique Mall in Springfield is among area stores prepared for an uptick in Mother’s Day sales. In a bind for time this Mother’s Day?  Small businesses in South Lane County will be open this weekend, and are goldmine for locally-made and thoughtful gifts.  In Cottage[Read More…]

Applications are now open until June 9 to be part of Springfield’s effort to beautify the city.  The “Stormwater Team” is looking for artists of all ages and from anywhere in Oregon to join the summer mural-painting project, UpStream Art. “This project is perfect for artists who paint and who[Read More…]