Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Photo provided Encountering animals in the wild and urban areas often fills me with wonder and awe, but for some it can bring fear. Perhaps this was so for the people who recently saw a cougar in Springfield’s Thurston Park. Fear can alert us to…
Sir Anthony Hopkins IMBd photo file Actor Anthony Hopkins was born under the sign Capricorn during the Chinese lunar Year of the Ox. This astrological combination of East and West is the epitome of the characterized ”strong, silent type.” Although this sign exhibits a serious…
Dear Editor, I am glad they’ve decided to remove the books but I don’t want this to be the final step they take. This issue is larger than one book series. Skippyjon Jones was just an example of how racism is as normal to us…
Dear Editor, Some children’s books have been removed from Creswell School District libraries. Their removal is being considered by the Creswell Library Board because some people find them offensive. A child’s book may appear a thing of no consequence. I disagree. It is symptomatic of…
I am Kim Wilbur. I share this email with Dennis Michael Fisher, my partner. We are retired educators with combined 60+ yrs. in public schools in Douglas County, Ore. We appreciated your column, “We are Creswell, we can do better,” in the Jan. 16 edition…
Kobe Bryant’s sudden death is an opportunity to better understand forgiveness and personal growth, Chronicle columnist Pat Edwards says. Photo provided This past week, many of us – possibly most of us, in the U.S. – experienced the horrific pain of the loss of multiple…
Michelle Amberg, Creswell city manager. Erin Tierney/The Chronicle Publisher’s note: This is the first in an occasional series of articles profiling women leaders. In an era where accountability and self-awareness often are lacking, spending any time around Michelle Amberg is a refreshing alternative. No excuses.…
President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial has been rocking the news. Nancy Pelosi (Aries-Dragon) and Adam Schiff (Cancer-Rat) are determined to remove Donald Trump from office. Donald Trump (Gemini-Dog) won’t go down easily. Of course, we are aware of this by observing his personality and behavior…
THANK YOU Emerald Fitness Club for terrific classes, kind support and zero body shaming. Owners Shane and Sarah May give their members 110%. At last, my gym anxiety is gone! Victoria White Creswell