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SPRINGFIELD – This narrative takes place in a village in northern Togo, near Dapaong (25 kilometers away), the largest city in the region, with a population of about 75,000. This…

8 Aug 2024

Global (heart) warming

SPRINGFIELD – This narrative takes place in a village in northern Togo, near Dapaong (25 kilometers away), the largest city in the region, with a population of about 75,000. This…

8 Aug 2024

Local people make a world of difference

SPRINGFIELD – Charity, it is said, begins at home. It’s a common phrase, and one that often is misinterpreted. In fact, a British clergyman and historian, Thomas Fuller, popularized the…

8 Aug 2024

Local people make a world of difference

SPRINGFIELD – Charity, it is said, begins at home. It’s a common phrase, and one that often is misinterpreted. In fact, a British clergyman and historian, Thomas Fuller, popularized the…

8 Aug 2024

Early recall tally looks grim for trio of Grove councilors

COTTAGE GROVE – The first batch of unofficial results for the potential recall of councilors Alex Dreher, Mike Fleck, and Chalice Savage was released July 30 at 10:15 p.m., and…

8 Aug 2024

Early recall tally looks grim for trio of Grove councilors

COTTAGE GROVE – The first batch of unofficial results for the potential recall of councilors Alex Dreher, Mike Fleck, and Chalice Savage was released July 30 at 10:15 p.m., and…

8 Aug 2024

Soaking wet summer fun

CRESWELL — Read. Renew. Repeat. That’s the theme for Creswell Library’s Summer Reading Program, and last week, it sure did leave a splash. Over 100 children gathered at Holt Park…

8 Aug 2024

Soaking wet summer fun

CRESWELL — Read. Renew. Repeat. That’s the theme for Creswell Library’s Summer Reading Program, and last week, it sure did leave a splash. Over 100 children gathered at Holt Park…

8 Aug 2024

Chronicle pioneers volleyball jamboree

High school volleyball fans are set for a new experience later this month when the inaugural North Star Volleyball Jamboree is held at Springfield High School on Aug. 29.

The tournament features a jamboree-style competition among the Class 5A Millers and Thurston Colts, Class 4A Cottage Grove, and Class 3A Creswell and Pleasant Hill.

The tournament is a partnership among The Chronicle and the five schools whose boys and girls teams the paper covers every week of the school year. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit The Chronicle Foundation and the participating schools.

The Chronicle Foundation was established in 2023 and helps fund special events and coverage specifically around high school education and the nonprofit community.

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