EMMA ROUTLEY/2020 FILE PHOTO City leaders said they have taken action steps to address public concerns regarding Springfield police behavior and accountability. SPRINGFIELD – Residents this week criticized the Springfield City Council for “inaction” in enforcing police accountability, and the council contended that changes don’t come fast or easy, but[Read More…]

EMMA ROUTLEY/CHRONICLE PHOTO Julie Weismann, usually working out of her home office during the pandemic, can still be found at Womenspace’s headquarters, leading a team of staff and volunteers at the nonprofit agency. There’s a bottom-line reality for all businesses, even those in the nonprofit or “charity” world: the ledger[Read More…]

Point S video surveillance screengrabThe suspect vehicle at the Point S theft appears to be a dark blue or black Subaru Legacy or Impreza with a silver lower panel. If anyone recognizes this vehicle, contact the Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line and ask for a Creswell deputy. PHOTO PROVIDED/LCSO CRESWELL –[Read More…]

Lane is one of 15 counties moving to Extreme Risk on Friday, April 30, where it will stay until at least May 6, Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday.  The level change means that indoor dining is prohibited, though outdoor capacity limits for bars, restaurants and other sectors will be raised[Read More…]

CRESWELL – It is looking like the lawn chairs will remain folded up in the garage for yet another July Fourth.  While the City of Creswell, local businesses owners, and a newly assembled Creswell Chamber board are stepping up to provide some semblance of a Fourth of July celebration this[Read More…]

An artist’s rendering of the proposed development. SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA) on Monday mulled over two proposed developments for the Glenwood riverside in a private meeting, and at its regular meeting gave the city manager a thumbs-up for a loan acquisition for the future of the[Read More…]

While the upward trajectory of COVID-19 cases appears to have plateaued for the time being, case numbers are still far higher in the county than public health officials would like to see, said Jason Davis, spokesperson for Lane County Public Health, at Tuesday’s press conference.  The county on Tuesday reported[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD – The Glenwood riverfront property has piqued the interest of developers in Springfield, and the Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA) this week heard two unsolicited pitches for its redevelopment.  SEDA and City have assembled about nine acres of Glenwood riverfront property for future redevelopment, and the SEDA Board on[Read More…]

COTTAGE GROVE – Jon Stinnett probably doesn’t have a theme song. But if he were to choose one, B.B. King’s “I Like to Live the Love (That I Sing About)” wouldn’t be a bad choice. Because Stinnett – even though he runs “about 30 miles a week” through the streets[Read More…]

Public health officials are seeing a “drastic increase” in COVID-19 cases, and encourage the community to help reverse the trend to avoid moving back into the risk category.  This week, case numbers would place Lane County in the “moderate” category; however, Gov. Kate Brown issued a two-week grace period before[Read More…]