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Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Category Opinion & Editorial
Restoring our greenways one parcel at a time
Dear Editor, Nestled right on the municipal boundary between Creswell and Cottage Grove at coordinates 43.8770461, -123.0089683 lies a greenway park that simply needs a little bit of love. Right now, this forgotten public space presents an opportunity to address a much larger environmental puzzle…
We knew the risk: Letting fire prep languish was short-sighted
The Grasshopper Fire currently burning on the Mt. Hood National Forest should be a wake-up call to communities across Oregon, especially here in Lane County. This is not simply a natural disaster. It is a case study in a public policy failure that has become…
Supporters rally for 4-H student, family
Editor’s note: Story submitted by Nyjah Tennis’ 4-H leader. CRESWELL – At age 9 in 2024, Nyjah Tennis had started raising Silver Fox rabbits after learning that his father, Nick, was diagnosed with cardiac cancer and congestive heart failure. The rich health benefits of rabbit…
Celebrating 70 years: Marriage milestone includes 17 great-grandkids
READER SUBMISSION Vern and Edna Bates of Creswell celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary and Vern’s 90th birthday on April 18 in Creswell. The couple was joined by more than 100 members of their family and friends for dinner, dancing, and storytelling. Vern worked in a…
Editorial cartoons: Edition of Aug. 6, 2026
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The Chronicle is a bit of a unicorn. We knew that we’d offer a unique and differentiating product because of our commitment to people living in communities that often are overlooked and undercovered. But what makes us truly different goes well beyond our coverage area.…