Horvath was recognized by his peers for bringing passion, expertise and commitment to the industry with the Curtis Pitts Memorial Award. Tony Horvath’s award-winning career flying and building aerobatic airplanes all started with a fan letter he wrote as a young boy. Only 8 years old at the time, Horvath,[Read More…]
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Resources, support still available for wildfire survivors
Residents have been encouraged to submit access agreements to allow cleanup teams to begin removal of hazardous materials from burned properties, county officials said. Oregon’s Debris Management Task Force leaders have urged residents to Right of Entry forms. Removal of hazardous waste is the first step in the wildfire cleanup process[Read More…]
Lessons in political science – and reality
The late erudite news anchor, Peter Jennings, once said, “Presidents come and go, usually doing less good than you hoped they might, and less harm than you feared they could.” My first lesson in political science came in the seventh grade at a Friday school assembly. Two candidates earnestly spoke[Read More…]
City names external investigator to review Thurston event
SPRINGFIELD – City Manager Nancy Newton has selected use-of-force expert Rick Braziel to lead an investigation and review into events surrounding a protest in Thurston on July 29. Braziel is on contract through Jan. 31, 2021 to complete this work. Newton ordered an external review to provide an impartial[Read More…]
It’s make-or-break time for salmon
FRANK ARMENDARIZ/THE CHRONICLE A view of the lower Siuslaw River. The river bar was dredged last winter making a crossing less perilous than in recent years. On days that the ocean calms down the bottom fishing has been excellent. A flyover of Lane County leaves little doubt that fall has[Read More…]
Local entreprenuer creates spritz to keep cloth masks fresh
CRESWELL – Robert Baguio says he’s always been an “idea guy,” with all kinds of cool and practical products popping into his head. His latest idea is more than just a passing fancy – he already has taken it to market in a matter of weeks. “It’s moved really fast,”[Read More…]
Honoring Ehler’s influence; Swinging Bridge wins award
DANA MERRYDAY/ THE CHRONICLE Former Councilor Bob Ehler was remembered at the site of the bike repair station named in his honor. The Equinox, rains, and generally cooling temperatures have brought some relief from smoke in the form of cleaner air and the feel of fall. Leaves are turning and[Read More…]
Chronicle wins eight ONPA awards
The Chronicle, Creswell, Ore. The Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association’s annual “Better Newspaper Contest” recognized The Chronicle with eight total awards this past week, including two first-place finishes. The Chronicle finished second overall in General Excellence. Like just about everything else in our lives, the contest judging and results were delayed[Read More…]
Hundreds enjoy ‘Day of prayer’ in the Grove
CINDY WEELDREYER/ SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE COTTAGE GROVE – Isolation and fear of a global pandemic, combined with social unrest across the country, natural disasters, and conflicting political ideologies clashing as election day approaches, a national day of prayer and repentance was a brief respite for hundreds on Saturday, Sept. 26.[Read More…]
Alesong: Unique brewing
JOHN MORAN/PHOTO It takes Alesong an average of 18 months to make its beer. A small artisan brewery on Territorial Highway intends to give wine a run for its money. Alesong Brewing & Blending at 80848 Territorial Highway only makes barrel-aged beer, which is a higher-end, complex beverage, said Doug[Read More…]
