Weekly Clips for Jan. 22

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By Chronicle News Service

COTTAGE GROVE – The Chronicle and Habitat for Humanity of Central Lane combined forces at last week’s Business After Hours event hosted by the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce…

By Chronicle News Service

SPRINGFIELD — Flock Safety has begun removing all automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras in the City of Springfield, the Springfield Police Department (SPD) announced Wednesday, Jan. 21. The removal…

By Ashlin Sanderson

SPRINGFIELD – A group of seventh graders in the Springfield area has been building a functioning robot out of Legos, motors, and a sensor since last August. Last Saturday, they…

By Ashlin Sanderson

SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Chamber celebrated Dr. Matthew Collins on his first solo gig as a dentist at his office last Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Two Rivers Dental, 1717…

By Ashlin Sanderson

SPRINGFIELD – Salon services have expanded in the strip mall on Mohawk Blvd. and Marcola Rd. in Springfield. Founder Isha Dhalla, along with friends, family, neighbors, and Springfield Chamber ambassadors …

By Chronicle News Service

SPRINGFIELD – Willamalane officials announced last week that Board of Directors member Greg James has retired from the board after 23 years of service. This resignation was effective Jan. 14. …

By Ashlin Sanderson

SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Utility Board (SUB) general manager Jeff Nelson is retiring at the end of June after serving 30 years with the community-owned water and electric utility. The board …




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CARAMEL QUEEN: Owner ensures sweet experience

Owner Amber Henline displays a package of Sea Salt Caramel from her store in Cottage Grove. BOB WILLIAMS / THE CHRONICLE

COTTAGE GROVE – Downtown Cottage Grove is the historic, social, and economic heart of the town. Main Street is dotted with entrepreneurs whose shops enhance its vitality and unique character. This vibrant area offers a variety of attractions, including thrift stores, coffee shops, salons, bookstores, and restaurants.

You might even discover something particularly sweet just around the corner at 16 S. 5th St.

Amber Henline is a licensed insurance agent who opened Cottage Caramel Co. in April 2024.

“I always wanted to have a little shop, just from the creative side of the head,” Henline said. “I wanted something to kind of balance that side of my brain.”