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Chamber honors ‘heartbeat of Springfield’ at Inspire Excellence event

SPRINGFIELD — Community members across scores of sectors on Feb. 20 gathered at the Wildish Theater during the annual Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce awards ceremony to celebrate the businesses,…

27 Feb 2025

Chamber honors ‘heartbeat of Springfield’ at Inspire Excellence event

27 Feb 2025

Say Cheeeeese! Annual event supports FOOD for Lane County

SPRINGFIELD – Who knew that grilled cheese could be such an amazing sandwich, with so many possibilities to tease the taste buds. Throughout the month of February, 48 local restaurants…

27 Feb 2025

Say Cheeeeese! Annual event supports FOOD for Lane County

SPRINGFIELD – Who knew that grilled cheese could be such an amazing sandwich, with so many possibilities to tease the taste buds. Throughout the month of February, 48 local restaurants…

27 Feb 2025

FREE DOWNLOAD: Spring Coloring Contest: Ages 6-11

Chronicle Coloring Contest Spring 2025 – Download

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FREE DOWNLOAD: Spring Coloring Contest: Ages 6-11

Chronicle Coloring Contest Spring 2025 – Download

5 Mar 2025

Putting with passion: L.A.B. bridges technology and heart

CRESWELL—The term “Renaissance man” aptly fits Sam Hahn, a music and entertainment industry pro and CEO of L.A.B. Golf, a company that traded sunbaked Reno, Nev., for the lush greenery…

27 Feb 2025

Putting with passion: L.A.B. bridges technology and heart

CRESWELL—The term “Renaissance man” aptly fits Sam Hahn, a music and entertainment industry pro and CEO of L.A.B. Golf, a company that traded sunbaked Reno, Nev., for the lush greenery…

27 Feb 2025

Theatre review: ‘Spelling Bee’ is simply g-r-e-a-t

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” is presented on stage at Pegasus Playhouse and features improvisation and surprises, culminating in an unforgettable theater experience. The musical comedy, which will…

27 Feb 2025

Theatre review: ‘Spelling Bee’ is simply g-r-e-a-t

27 Feb 2025

Springfield Rotary speaks community’s language with new ‘peace pole’ at Keefer

SPRINGFIELD — To inspire peace in the community, on Tuesday, Feb. 25, the Springfield Rotary Club 364 unveiled an eight-foot peace pole at the Bob Keefer Center inscribed with words…

27 Feb 2025

Springfield Rotary speaks community’s language with new ‘peace pole’ at Keefer

SPRINGFIELD — To inspire peace in the community, on Tuesday, Feb. 25, the Springfield Rotary Club 364 unveiled an eight-foot peace pole at the Bob Keefer Center inscribed with words…

27 Feb 2025

Cottage Grove kid entrepreneur ready to net goals this cookie season

Caliandra “Cali” Hoffman, of Cottage Grove selling cookies last season. PHOTO PROVIDED

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 of 1,300 boxes … for the past five years.

If that sounds like a lot of cookies, that’s because it is.

We’re talking about 6,500 units sold in her young career. It’s no wonder her customers ask if she would be interested in working for them when she gets older.

“Selling cookies has provided Cali many things,” said mom Carissa Hoffman. “She has developed customer service, business, and financial literacy skills. She has also learned that she can set big goals and persevere through challenges and obstacles.”

Big goals, indeed. And this year is no different … with the exception that she’s upped the ante.

Between Cali and her sister, a Daisy this year, the Hoffmans look to sell 3,000 boxes this season — a significant goal that requires careful planning and execution.

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