Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Did you ever wish you had the chance to compete against a clock, dodging everyone and everything in your way as you make a mad dash in an effort to make it somewhere important on time. Such a scenario came up recently. It was exhilarating.…
To the Editor: Allegiance. I do not question the overriding importance of the Pledge of Allegiance as a statement of patriotism: We Americans depend on each other for our overall security in a dangerous world. But do we also pledge allegiance to whatever a politically-empowered…
When you live in a small town like ours, sometimes you get a bit thirsty for entertainment. I mean, we’ve all heard most of Windy Wilson’s stories, and the radio and the TV stations are in a much bigger town. But once in a while,…
The Rogers’ home before was a picture of Cottage Grove’s iconic look. PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE ROGERS FAMILY Main Street east of US 99 has little of the charm of the brick Historic District. Most structures are business-related and are more modern and utilitarian in…
A site off Main Street and within the business district is available in downtown Creswell. City leaders are working with government and community leaders across the area to address Creswell’s growing population and need for affordable housing. The nature of change is more different today…
The big picture: While Harry Holt Park is the center of Creswell’s universe, the entire town is in the middle of the southern Willamette Valley, and a true gateway to Springfield, Cottage Grove and Oregon’s wine country. FILE PHOTO/MIKAI VON ENGEL Across the country, newspapers…
By Noel Nash Publisher It’s been nearly 110 years in the making: Today marks the debut of The Chronicle of Creswell, Cottage Grove, and now Springfield. And we couldn’t be happier as new “parents.” With plenty of help and input from people throughout the community,…
Dear Editor, Frequently I hear the complaint, “rents are too high,” or “housing prices are too high.” Are the people making these claims thinking clearly? The reason housing costs are difficult for people to afford is often because wages are too low. Wages are low…
To our advertising family, Starting with this week’s paper and continuing forward we are jumping up our game big time! One thousand weekly papers will be placed in grocery racks from Eugene to Springfield to Cottage Grove, in addition to those distributed in Creswell. The…