Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Dear Editor, I dedicated over 31 years of my life to serving my nation day-in and day-out as an air traffic controller. When I applied for my social security benefits, I knew I would be impacted by the unfair Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government…
As I sit here writing this, the hazy air brings up anxiety reminiscent of September 2020. It also brings up frustrations over the continued mismanagement of our federally managed state lands. I’m Melinda Montgomery. My roots in Lane County go back to the 1850s when…
Dear Editor: Signature gathering has begun for the recall of three Cottage Grove City councilors Mike Fleck, Chalice Savage, and Jon Stinnett. Traditionally, the recall process is in response to a demonstrated legal, ethical, or moral issue rendering an elected official unfit for office.…
Dear Editor: The attempt to recall three of the most committed, thoughtful, reasonable and approachable members of the Cottage Grove City Council is a very hair-brained idea. One person disappointed that certain members of the Council have not agreed with or acted on whatever his…
For more than 70 years, The Arc Lane County has cast a light on issues facing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and advocating for their basic human rights. Sadly, people with disabilities have long been excluded. They have been confined to institutions, banned from…
Hello! We are the founders of Women of American Muscle (WAM), a car club created by women for women. WAM began October 2022 when we decided to create a new space in the car club community — a space where muscle car driving women can…
It has been over a month since I sent in my last column to The Chronicle. Shortly after, Jim and I spent 12 days touring and cruising New England and Eastern Canada visiting areas we have only read about. We flew from Eugene to Boston…
SPRINGFIELD – Music fans found the perfect way to beat the heat last Wednesday as they came to Island Park for the 2023 Sounds Like Summer concert series finale. They took a Left on Wilson. The Portland-area band – which plays an uptempo variety…
Thanks for the informative article, “Housing crisis a multi-faceted issue” in the Aug. 3 edition of The Chronicle. One factor left out was whole-house rentals via Airbnb and such. I used to rent part of a tri-plex that is now all Airbnb. Three tenants had…