Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
The local media landscape continues to change, the result of a roaring sea of challenges that continue to rock everyone from the biggest dailies to the smallest weekly papers. While we all face similar challenges, it would be a mistake to lump them all together. …
I’ve been fortunate enough to speak at a few public venues recently, and a consistent question comes up each time: “How can we know what is credible, trustworthy reporting?” It’s harder than ever to draw that distinction. Large corporations that own daily newspapers for the…
A dog named Owney: A nod to beloved animal mascots Dear readers, thank you for supporting The Chronicle and for following the Nostalgia Corner. I am pleased to be writing again after some time away. Today’s column will be the story of a little dog…
Years ago in the “Christian” kingdoms of Scandinavia the state church mandated the care, feeding, and shelter of the old and infirm. Parish pastors would assign people to the care of land owners for a period of time. The people placed in care were called…
Growing up, I fondly remember receiving the Sears Great American Wish Book in the mail. Maybe some of you do, too. The glossy catalog came in the autumn and was filled with everything a kid (or adult) could want for the holidays. I remember one…
For more than two decades, the Oregon Cultural Trust has played an essential role in enriching cultural resources across our state by supporting more than 1,600 nonprofits. The Cultural Trust and its donors continue to weave a unique and awe-inspiring cultural tapestry, united by artistry,…
Dear Editor, This is in response to the story about Northwest Youth Corps in your Veteran’s Day issue. We were very glad to see the write-up and that the reporter had contacted Jeff Parker, the NYC director. It is a great group and provides much-needed…
The holiday season can be both a joyful time of year filled with celebration and togetherness, as well as an incredibly emotional and painful time. For those who have lost loved ones, the holidays can be a stark reminder of the absence of those we…
Editor’s note: This letter is in reference to the Oct. 26 edition article, “In moratorium: Creswell development at standstill.” Dear Editor I would take issue with the description of this as a David-and-Goliath situation in Creswell. The powers-that-would-be in Creswell are clearly demonstrating some deluded…