The Chronicle Newsletter 02/23/2024

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Cottage Grove kid entrepreneur ready to net goals this cookie season

COTTAGE GROVE – Twelve-year-old Caliandra “Cali” Hoffman may be Cottage Grove’s Cookie Tycoon. As a Girl Scout with Cottage Grove Troop No. 2007, Cali’s sales record is in the neighborhood…

20 Feb 2025

Cottage Grove kid entrepreneur ready to net goals this cookie season

20 Feb 2025

Column: ‘Lumberjills’ made significant impact across wood industry

Lumberjills. The first time I heard the term, I thought it was just a cutesy, possibly sexist, take on lumberjacks. In researching, I have learned so much more. The term…

13 Feb 2025

Column: ‘Lumberjills’ made significant impact across wood industry

Lumberjills. The first time I heard the term, I thought it was just a cutesy, possibly sexist, take on lumberjacks. In researching, I have learned so much more. The term…

13 Feb 2025

Civic Engagement Calendar: Feb. 20-March 11

THURSDAY, FEB. 20 Creswell Planning Commission, 5:30 p.m.at City Hall, 13 S. 1st St.SUNDAY, FEB. 22 Coffee with a Creswell Cop, 10 a.m. at Blue Valley Bistro, 116 Melton Road.MONDAY,…

20 Feb 2025

Civic Engagement Calendar: Feb. 20-March 11

THURSDAY, FEB. 20 Creswell Planning Commission, 5:30 p.m.at City Hall, 13 S. 1st St.SUNDAY, FEB. 22 Coffee with a Creswell Cop, 10 a.m. at Blue Valley Bistro, 116 Melton Road.MONDAY,…

20 Feb 2025

Springfield Police Chief resigning

Springfield Chief of Police Andrew Shearer. BOB WILLIAMS / CHRONICLE ARCHIVE PHOTO

Springfield Police Chief Andrew Shearer announced his resignation on Feb. 12, effective March 14, 2025.

“Over the past four years, he has worked to enhance SPD’s community trust, operational effectiveness, and internal culture, leaving a lasting impact on the department,” stated Elyse Ditzel, the public information officer for the City Manager’s office, in a news release.

Appointed in 2021, city leadership credits Shearer for leading the Springfield Police Department (SPD) through a time of growth, policy improvements, and strengthened community relations.

“Chief Shearer has been an outstanding leader for our department and the community,” said Sean VanGordon, Springfield mayor. “His dedication to public safety, ability to navigate complex challenges, and commitment to strengthening relationships between the department and our community have been truly commendable. While we are saddened by his departure, we are grateful for his service and wish him all the best in his next chapter.”

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