Rain, rain, here to stay, please bring me a pie today. Break out those umbrellas, raincoats and blankets, the wet weather is back! Colder days are ideal for hot coffee, freshly baked pastries and comfort food – and Backstage Bakery has the cure for fall…

Photo provided Supporting and showing up for local events is one of the main themes in Creswell’s locally owned paper. The importance of buying local is a message often discussed throughout the pages of The Creswell Chronicle, one that is recognized by its readers. The…

If you were seven years old and your parents sent you off to fend for yourself, telling you it was a, ”Big, bright, beautiful world out there for everyone but you,” what would you do? If you are an ogre you hunker down and keep…

File Photo Have you ever said something to your significant other that was with good intentions, but they took it the complete opposite way? An argument ensues, and it’s not long before you’re both upset, wondering what in the world caused this, how did we…

With the changing of the seasons, comes vibrant leaves, cooler temperatures and October. The month of October brings many things on its own, such as Halloween, candy, costumes, and, of course, Oktoberfest. The Hilltop Bar & Grill in Pleasant Hill celebrates this popular German beer…

MIKE ROTHGEB/THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE There are plenty of great music venues in Lane County, all of which have their own unique charm and atmosphere, but for Cottage Grove, The Axe & Fiddle is where it’s at. All year long they have both local and nationally…

MIKE ROTHGEB When restaurants, cafes and bakeries use fresh, organic and locally sourced ingredients, they understand their menu options are subject to the forces of Mother Nature. While eating establishments who import most of their ingredients may have more options, they also sacrifice quality and…