Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
SPRINGFIELD — Officer Kirsten Cardwell of the Springfield Police Department was recently recognized by the Governor of the State of Oregon with the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor for risking her life above and beyond the call of duty. The Law Enforcement Medal of Honor…
Cottage Grove man dies in 1-vehicle crash COTTAGE GROVE – On Nov. 5 at about 9 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies and fire personnel responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 34500 block of Row River Road, Cottage Grove. The vehicle, a 1992 Toyota pickup,…
FRIDAY, NOV. 15 ■ Lane County Public Safety Funding Taskforce, 1 p.m., Lane County Public Works, 3040 N. Delta Hwy, Willamette Building, Goodson Conference Room and virtually. MONDAY, NOV. 18 ■ Lane County Human Services Commission, noon, Zoom. ■ Springfield City Council Executive Session, 5:30…
Paul Burgett passed away on October 12, 2024, at the age of 95 from natural causes. He was born on October 4, 1929, to Ernest and Esther Burgett in Forks, Washington. The Burgett family moved quite a bit around Washington State. Paul and his family…
There are times I’m asked to define “hyper-local” – our brand of journalism and, unapologetically, our north star. While credible state, national, and international news are important parts of any media diet, The Chronicle focuses on where people can make the most difference. It’s why…
SPRINGFIELD – Centennial Elementary School celebrated its 60th birthday on Nov. 8 with a bingo night for students and families. The elementary school has been around since 1964 and has spent years connecting its community with the school. Diane Peterson, Centennial PTO volunteer and mom…
SPRINGFIELD – The iconic woman flexing her bicep, sleeves rolled, and wearing a red bandanna is a recognized national symbol. She symbolizes Rosie the Riveters, the women who handled the entire country’s home front in the Second World War. Although Rosie the Riveter may be…
Last week at the polls, a city councilor in both Creswell and Cottage Grove took at chance at the mayor’s seat. Only one was victorious by the night’s end. Creswell City Councilor Nick Smith will soon be called “mayor,” after defeating opponent Kevin Prociw by…
SPRINGFIELD – Residents already thrilled to have the nation’s No. 1 college football team in their backyard are now looking forward to having the NFL’s Monday Night Football game on Dec. 9 played in Springfield. What a season for area football fans. And Simpsons fans. …