Jacque Wallace poses for photos taken by her family before she skydives for the first time at 80 years old. Her niece, nephew, and niece’s cousin also joined. ALIYA HALL/CRESWELL CHRONICLE Ever since Jacque Wallace’s husband died, she said she has been doing as much as she can. The latest[Read More…]
Cottage Grove
Carousel Project is 85 percent complete
A little one poses for a photo on the Cottage Grove Carousel. PHOTO PROVIDED/FCGC When the Friends of the Cottage Grove Carousel began the restoration process three years ago, a commitment was made to donors and supporters of the carousel, and to those with interest in following the progress. The[Read More…]
912 Project aims to educate, connect community
There is a place for the community to be educated on a variety of subjects in Cottage Grove, and that group is the Cottage Grove 912 Project, said Pam Duffy, who founded the group in 2009. It’s a way to get information out there, to get the community involved and[Read More…]
Local author’s talent recognized internationally
Hal Holbrook, of Cottage Grove, recently had his work recognized at the 2018 Paris Book Festival. He was awarded honorable mention for his children’s book, ”The King Who Wanted a Whale.” ERIN TIERNEY/THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE Back in March, The Chronicle had the opportunity to attend a world premiere musical play[Read More…]
Cottage Theatre holds auditions for The Fantasticks
Cottage Theatre will hold auditions on Sunday, Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. for The Fantasticks, a touching fable about passion and innocence. This production, the final show in Cottage Theatre’s 2018 season, will be on stage for three weekends, Nov. 30 – Dec. 16. The musical is directed by Kory[Read More…]
Taylor’s Checkerspot Butterfly Mural & Bohemia Food Hub: Revitalizing Cottage Grove
Kim Johnson standing beside Roger Peet in front of the Taylor’s Checkerspot butterfly mural on 10th and Washington in Cottage Grove. MIKE ROTHGEB/THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE Cottage Grove is known for its beautifully painted murals that grace many of the historic buildings lining its streets. Another mural has recently been completed,[Read More…]
Cottage Grove Art Walk: An Art Walk to Remember
5 Flying Monkeys, an antique store at 501 E. Main St., takes part in each Cottage Grove Art Walk by exhibiting local art, offering refreshments and welcoming customers into their store. PHOTO PROVIDED The Cottage Grove Art Walk is something residents of Southern Lane County look forward to every summer.[Read More…]
Snapshots from Bohemian Mining Days
An impressive display of engines that assisted miners get the gold. ELI STOCKMAN/FOR THE CHRONICLE Last week, Cottage Grove hosted the 59th Annual Bohemia Mining Days celebration, which highlights the history of how our familiar geographical names east of town came to be. The town went all out to celebrate[Read More…]
COTTAGE GROVE 70TH ANNUAL RODEO
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Coaching legend plots ”The Last Race” at Cottage Grove pool
Event planned Saturday, July 14 to celebrate Cottage Grove’s Warren H. Daugherty Aquatic Center, which is scheduled for modernization For over 30 years, legendary Cottage Grove High School swim coach Bud Taylor drew swimmers together at the Warren H. Daugherty Aquatic Center, helping to foster swimming and water polo programs[Read More…]