Category Opinion & Editorial

Chinese astrology love signs, and Liz Taylor

Linda LaZar Matchmaking often comes up in conversations about Chinese astrology, so this week, and over the next three weeks, I’ll be answering questions about love signs. If you are curious about a compatible match for yourself, send me your birthday, including day, month, and…

Watching the world through front window

Noel Nash People-watching remains an enjoyable pastime for most people, I imagine.  Whether you’re waiting in an airport, vacationing abroad (like, say, Alabama), a shopping mall or busy downtown sidewalk, it’s fun to check out how others act and interact. There could be an element…

Newspapers are more important than ever

We’re in the midst of a global pandemic, but its impact on America’s communities is local. First responders are our neighbors helping our neighbors, rushing to addresses just down the street and taking the sick to a nearby hospital. The workers on the front line…

Virgo-Snakes enjoy music and technology

I received a question from the mother of a 6-year-old. Her son was born under the sign Virgo during the lunar Year of the Snake. The family has been social-distancing in their apartment for the past few weeks due to Coronavirus, and she wondered what she…

Welcome to our new website

Thank you for being a loyal Chronicle reader. We just launched a new clutter-free news site. It’s faster and easier than ever to get the important southern Willamette Valley news – hyper-local news and information – that matters to you. The new site brings some…

Trusted resources

Creswell Mayor Richard ZettervallMayor Richard Zettervall and City Manager Michelle Amberg have been utilizing online platforms to keep residents informed, an adjustment by City leaders similar to what many small businesses are doing. The video conferencing software industry is booming with more adults working from…

Support local businesses

Our global, national, regional, and local community are reeling from the implications of the coronavirus — and though we all face vulnerabilities, those in our hospitality industry feel this impact acutely.These are our small business owners, restaurateurs, hotel staff, and service employees, most of whom…