Officials said Tuesday that the Territorial Road project at Stony Point was being shut down for the winter. “Travel through the construction area is back to two-way travel and (the traffic) signals have been removed,” a statement read. Concrete barriers line the steep drop-off areas to ensure that cars don’t[Read More…]
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Hicks’ season points title a sweet surprise
CRESWELL – A pair of sevens proved to be the lucky charm for Brad Hicks, who recently won his first season points title at Coos Bay Speedway. “I had a back injury and I hadn’t even raced in eight years. I had no thoughts of going for a points championship,”[Read More…]
Stress Rx: Coping for the holidays
Dr. Sarah Coleman Happy Holidays? Maybe? What is that going to look like in your household? Here I start by pleading with all of you to look at your holiday plans and ask that you work to keep yourself and your family members safe. We are all feeling fatigued. We[Read More…]
With a bit of a twist, holiday cheer persists
EMMA ROUTLEY/ THE CHRONICLE The Toys for Tots float brought along some familiar characters at last weekend’s Springfield Christmas stationary parade. 2020 feels as though we’ve spent the last nine months trying to maintain some sense of normalcy, and now we are trying to find a way to celebrate the[Read More…]
First steelhead adventure provided lifetime of memories
FRANK ARMENDARIZ/THE CHRONICLE I was a freshman at San Jose State University when, on a three-day weekend, I went on what was my very first steelhead fishing trip on the Klamath River in northern California. It was 1973. I had heard about this hard-fighting fish since I was a kid[Read More…]
Medicare enrollment at-a-glance
The Medicare open enrollment period ends Monday, Dec. 7. What does it mean to you? The Chronicle provides a simplified explanation. This is not meant to be a comprehensive review of options; you can find that online at medicare.gov. There are three major parts to Medicare: Part A (hospital insurance),[Read More…]
Experts: Rely on family, friends and the familiar
EMMA ROUTLEY/THE CHRONICLEDr. David Neale said “isolation is the second pandemic” and encouraged people to socialize responsibly. Local businesses such as Farmlands, above, continue to find ways to serve clients. As coronavirus case numbers continue to rise, the darkness expands – both on our physical and mental horizons. We’ve been[Read More…]
Annual flu shot is especially important now
Dr. Thea Petersen We’re used to picking up coffee, lunch, or even cash at a drive-through. But how about a flu shot? This year, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic and motivated to keep everyone safe by physically distancing, PeaceHealth Medical Group hosted its first drive-through flu shot clinics outside Cottage[Read More…]
Oregon employment department offers resources to speed claims
State employment officials have resources to help during the pandemic freeze. To avoid laying off their workforce, employers are encouraged to use Work Share. The program allows employers to keep skilled employees by reducing hours, and supplements employee wages with regular unemployment insurance benefits. Eligible staff whose hours are reduced[Read More…]
Still thankful for ‘other’ city hall in the Grove
DANA MERRYDAY/PHOTO The Bookmine is a community resource for charities, residents and customers – known as “unofficial city hall.” Just when it seemed that things were getting halfway back to a normal existence the virus had other ideas. Just in time for the holidays we, for safety’s sake, are facing[Read More…]
