Community Newsletter for September 11

Community Newsletter

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Creative foods, drinks to dot PublicHouse 7th anniversary weekend Sept. 19-21
Friday, September 19th through Sunday, September 21st at PublicHouse, 418 A. Street, Downtown Springfield What: PublicHouse is excited to celebrate their 7th Anniversary, and true to style, they like to…
12 Sep 2025
Creative foods, drinks to dot PublicHouse 7th anniversary weekend Sept. 19-21
Friday, September 19th through Sunday, September 21st at PublicHouse, 418 A. Street, Downtown Springfield What: PublicHouse is excited to celebrate their 7th Anniversary, and true to style, they like to…
12 Sep 2025
Study results unveil value of fairs in communities
The International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) released results from a national study highlighting the economic impact of fairs and fairgrounds in the U.S., particularly along the Pacific Coast.…
11 Sep 2025
Study results unveil value of fairs in communities
The International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) released results from a national study highlighting the economic impact of fairs and fairgrounds in the U.S., particularly along the Pacific Coast.…
11 Sep 2025
Thursday free doc screening explores history of public libraries
SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Public Library invites the community to a free screening ofFree for All: The Public Library, a documentary exploring the evolution, impact, and continued relevance of America’s…
12 Sep 2025
Thursday free doc screening explores history of public libraries
SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Public Library invites the community to a free screening ofFree for All: The Public Library, a documentary exploring the evolution, impact, and continued relevance of America’s…
12 Sep 2025
SELCO earns national recognition
SPRINGFIELD — SELCO Community Credit Union has been named one of 10 finalists for the Credit Union Times’ 2025 Luminaries Awards for Community Impact, recognizing its efforts in the Pacific…
11 Sep 2025
SELCO earns national recognition
SPRINGFIELD — SELCO Community Credit Union has been named one of 10 finalists for the Credit Union Times’ 2025 Luminaries Awards for Community Impact, recognizing its efforts in the Pacific…
11 Sep 2025
‘Untamed and Indomitable’: An interview with Emerald Art Center artist Robyn Drake
Interview with Emerald Art Center artist Robyn Drake SPRINGFIELD — The Emerald Art Center is pleased to present “Untamed and Indomitable,” an exhibition of recent works by California-based painter Robyn…
11 Sep 2025
‘Untamed and Indomitable’: An interview with Emerald Art Center artist Robyn Drake
Interview with Emerald Art Center artist Robyn Drake SPRINGFIELD — The Emerald Art Center is pleased to present “Untamed and Indomitable,” an exhibition of recent works by California-based painter Robyn…
11 Sep 2025
A hero’s deep dive into sadness helping others
As consumers of American entertainment, we are well-versed in heroic action. A hero runs into a burning building to rescue a child. A hero administers lifesaving CPR to save a…
11 Sep 2025
A hero’s deep dive into sadness helping others
As consumers of American entertainment, we are well-versed in heroic action. A hero runs into a burning building to rescue a child. A hero administers lifesaving CPR to save a…
11 Sep 2025
Eugene gallery to showcase A3 teen talent
EUGENE – The Maude Kerns Art Center will present two exciting exhibits from Sept. 12 to Oct. 3: the 26th annual Mayor’s Teen Art Show and the Whiteaker Printmakers 2025…
11 Sep 2025
Eugene gallery to showcase A3 teen talent
EUGENE – The Maude Kerns Art Center will present two exciting exhibits from Sept. 12 to Oct. 3: the 26th annual Mayor’s Teen Art Show and the Whiteaker Printmakers 2025…
11 Sep 2025

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Eternal optimism driving The Chronicle

From left: Ashlin Sanderson, reporter; Erin Tierney-Heggenstaller, co-owner, executive editor; McKenzie Days, reporter; Lindsey Black, sales and marketing director; Dana Ufford, office manager and notary; Ben Nash, distribution manager; Denise Nash, co-owner;
Noel Nash, owner and publisher.

In a Season 10 episode of The Simpsons, “Mom and Pop Art,” a flood hits Springfield. In an endearing cutaway gag, young Milhouse Van Houten stands in his flooded bedroom, clad in his usual red shirt and pants cuffed high at the ankle, water beginning to puddle at his feet.

“My feet are soaked, but my cuffs are bone dry! Everything’s coming up Milhouse!” he exclaims.

That’s been the type of eternal optimism The Chronicle has been operating under since we redefined a “newsroom,” reduced our overhead, and stepped into our real newsrooms – the communities we serve – four months ago.

Water continues to pool at our feet in the form of increased costs, big tech and oligarch overreach, haphazard tariffs, limited resources, and budget constraints – but hey, at least we’re wearing our floodpants now, and several people are helping us roll up the cuffs.

Yes, 2025 seems to be the year The Chronicle is on the move – in more ways than one.

The transition from our traditional newsroom setting to the Community Newsroom has had a significant impact on our business, with many instances of “coming up Milhouse” as we explore new ways to engage with readers.

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