The friendly staff at Bartolotti’s – Shawn, Joe and Jenn CHERYL RICHARD/THE CHRONICLE SPRINGFIELD – Let’s talk brunch. This fall, Bartolotti’s Pizza Bistro, located at 330 Main St., Suite B, is cooking up unique brunch items at their Springfield location. For something sweet, Bartolotti’s serves Oatmeal Overkill – a deep-fried[Read More…]
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75 & feelin’ fine
Former gymnast Hailey Spangler, 17, strolled just down the street to attend and show off her skills while waiting in line for one of the many kids’ activities at last weekend’s Willamalane 75th Anniversary. See page 16 for more photos from the event. JEN BLUE/THE CHRONICLE The storm clouds parted[Read More…]
Swallowtail Spirits grand opening
Swallowtail Spirits JEN BLUE/THE CHRONICLE SPRINGFIELD – Last weekend, Springfield distillery Swallowtail Spirits held their grand opening to a packed house. Though the tasting room had a soft opening last month, patrons braved heavy rains to show up in droves to celebrate officially. Bartenders were quick to greet thirsty customers[Read More…]
Brian Peterson: cafe’s ‘rockstar’ bartender
Brian Peterson SPRINGFIELD – With Cornbread Cafe’s presence being relatively new in Springfield, manager Nick Keough said they needed top-notch service industry folks to get the vegan cafe ready to rock. That said, Brian Peterson, known as ”a rockstar” by his employers, walked through their doors at the perfect time.[Read More…]
Crafts + Cider
SPRINGFIELD – Last weekend at Bring Recycling Director of Operations Steven Colbert instructs young orchardist Wiley Bucolo in how to press apples into cider for Wildcraft Cider Works’ 5th annual Community Fruit Drive. Bucolo, from Elmira, joined at least 30 other participants throughout the day to bring their harvests, large[Read More…]
New boutique helps provide medical care for community
Executive Director of Volunteers in Medicine, DeLeesa Meashintubby stands next to a plaque of the local clinic’s founder Sister Monica Heeran. VICTORIA STEPHENS/THE CHRONICLE SPRINGFIELD – You might call the building fairly nondescript, with an aging blue metal overhang, residing between other buildings ranging from a truck-rental outlet and local[Read More…]
@ THE LIBRARY
Merchandise available for purchase at the library serves both a useful and promotional purpose. Courtesy Friends of the Springfield Public Library SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Public Library is now offering several promotional items for sale at their front desk, in addition to other items provided by Friends of the Springfield[Read More…]
Willamalane’s 75th Anniversary Community Celebration
Bayne Gardner, mural artist, is painting the commemorative mural for Willamalane’s 75th Anniversary on the back side of the swim center at Willamalane Park at 1276 G St., Springfield. SPRINGFIELD – A giant Ferris wheel, axe-throwing and the unveiling of a new, interactive mural is set to shake up Willamalane[Read More…]
the ways of the mountain men’
Lola Meske from Troop 164 out of Oakridge, showcases the candle she made that has layers of pink, white and purple. Meske, 12, said her favorite part of the event was camping with her family and other scouts. JEN BLUE/THE CHRONICLE SPRINGFIELD – Tucked away in southern Springfield, Scouts from[Read More…]
Experts: These days, cougars commonly seen in wild like deer, elk
SPRINGFIELD – The Dorris Ranch cougar sighting in the late morning on Sept. 17 caused a bit of a clamor to locals in the area, but overall, experts say their presence has become all too common. “We’ve constantly gotten reports of (cougar sightings) over the last half-decade, or maybe even[Read More…]
Obituaries & Tributes
Death Notices: Duncan, Loftus, Fritz, Howarth, Elam, Knees, Book
■ William Leroy Duncan Jr. 62, of Eugene, died March 5. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. ■ Michael D. Loftus, 73, died March 5. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. ■ Susan Dru Fritz, 65, of Eugene, died March 7. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. ■ Donald Ralph Howarth, 75, of Eugene, died March 7. Arrangements: Sunset[Read More…]
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