BEND – “Son, get out of the business.” My first break in the newspaper industry was 1983, typing in sports statistics and weather data for The Miami News, an afternoon paper in my hometown. The newsroom was on the sixth of six floors, surrounded on two sides by nearly floor-to-ceiling[Read More…]
Opinion & Editorial
Whether weathering the climate crisis or thriving in an uncertain political future, community is key
I have a friend who seems to know everyone in his Springfield neighborhood—and I mean really know. For at least a half dozen houses in either direction, he’s cultivated relationships in which he and his neighbors share everything from propane heaters for weathering winter power outages to impromptu Sunday night[Read More…]
Pierre’s FareWeil: It’s been a thrill on the sports beat
After two incredible, informative, inspiring, satisfying years at The Chronicle, it’s time for me to say goodbye. It’s a bittersweet moment for sure, but I’m excited about my next chapter as I’ll be moving to the Washington, D.C. area to continue pursuing my journalism career. I’m not sure if other[Read More…]
Local nonprofit’s DIY workshops just the thing for this not-so-handy ‘handyperson’
I was very excited when I first heard about BRING’s Toolbox Tactics workshop series to help bolster DIY skills. The reason for this was twofold: (1) I own a historic home that keeps providing me with lots of repair opportunities (i.e., it’s a money pit), and (2) I have about[Read More…]
Proud to have PRIDE in Cottage Grove
Dear Editor, As a heterosexual man I am proud that the Cottage Grove City Council majority (5-2) recently voted in favor of the first Pride Month Proclamation. Those opposed were Mayor Solesbee and Councilor Erwin. Mayor Solesbee called it “tribalism” and “identity politics” and that “we speak for all citizens.”[Read More…]
New sports reporter, UO interns add more power to reporting
Chronicle staff report The Chronicle – the only hyper-local, locally-owned newspaper covering Springfield, Thurston, Cottage Grove, Creswell, and Pleasant Hill high school sports teams – has hired University of Oregon graduate McKenzie Days as its new reporter, replacing Pierre Weil. Days, a Brooklyn, N.Y., native, graduated in 2023 from UO with[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Paying tribute to Al January
Dear Editor: My thanks to The Chronicle and editor Erin for a great article written with passion and feeling. Of course, I am referring to last weeks’ report on the life and family of Al January. Again, I emphasize the article written with feeling. It is rare today in journalism[Read More…]
TrackTown: A legacy owned by generations
In an article for Eugene Magazine’s Summer 2008 issue, Vin Lananna—former University of Oregon head track & field coach—wrote, “The spirit of TrackTown USA isn’t confined to the track at Hayward Field. Walkers, joggers and runners fill the beautiful trails that wind throughout Eugene and the surrounding hills. Runners of[Read More…]
This month, try trading that steering wheel for something different
When was the last time you went on an errand without your car? When was the last time you traveled to a friend’s house or your place of work using a bus, bike, or your own body as the vehicle? Understandably, it may have been a long time. After all,[Read More…]
Writer’s reflections: Mental health series
Hard lessons: Don’t suffer in silence Close your eyes and picture someone struggling with depression. Are they wearing dark, neutral shades devoid of color? Are their eyes dull and lowered? Are their lips sagging at the sides? Are there green, cartoon stink lines wiggling outward from the person’s greasy hair[Read More…]
