Weekly Clips for March 20

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Resch first woman chief to lead Springfield Police
SPRINGFIELD — Jami Resch was sworn in as the Springfield Police Department’s interim chief of police during a ceremony at the Springfield Justice Center on Monday, March 17. Judge James…
20 Mar 2025
Resch first woman chief to lead Springfield Police
SPRINGFIELD — Jami Resch was sworn in as the Springfield Police Department’s interim chief of police during a ceremony at the Springfield Justice Center on Monday, March 17. Judge James…
20 Mar 2025
Lane, Douglas secure $8.5M for broadband expansion
Lane Council of Governments (LCOG), Lane County, and Douglas Fast Net (DFN) jointly announced today that $8.5 million from the Oregon Broadband Office to complete the Lane and Douglas County…
20 Mar 2025
Lane, Douglas secure $8.5M for broadband expansion
Lane Council of Governments (LCOG), Lane County, and Douglas Fast Net (DFN) jointly announced today that $8.5 million from the Oregon Broadband Office to complete the Lane and Douglas County…
20 Mar 2025
Photo Gallery: Springfield Chamber delivers ‘stamp’ of approval for UPS on Marcola
A UPS Store opened at 1928 Marcola Road in Springfield in October, and last week, the Springfield Chamber and guests celebrated with a ribbon cutting. Chronicle photographer Bob Williams captures…
20 Mar 2025
Photo Gallery: Springfield Chamber delivers ‘stamp’ of approval for UPS on Marcola
A UPS Store opened at 1928 Marcola Road in Springfield in October, and last week, the Springfield Chamber and guests celebrated with a ribbon cutting. Chronicle photographer Bob Williams captures…
20 Mar 2025
Illegal butane extraction lab nabbed east of Grove
COTTAGE GROVE – On March 5, Lane County Sheriff’s detectives and deputies executed a search warrant on a residence in the 32300 block of Woodson Lane, east of Cottage Grove,…
20 Mar 2025
Illegal butane extraction lab nabbed east of Grove
COTTAGE GROVE – On March 5, Lane County Sheriff’s detectives and deputies executed a search warrant on a residence in the 32300 block of Woodson Lane, east of Cottage Grove,…
20 Mar 2025
Man sentenced for Creswell, Crow burglaries
CRESWELL – On March 7, a Lane County Circuit Court judge sentenced Charles Younkin-Stec to 22 months in the Department of Corrections and one year of post-prison supervision for a…
20 Mar 2025
Man sentenced for Creswell, Crow burglaries
CRESWELL – On March 7, a Lane County Circuit Court judge sentenced Charles Younkin-Stec to 22 months in the Department of Corrections and one year of post-prison supervision for a…
20 Mar 2025

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‘Spirit’ jumpstarts festival’s heartbeat: BMD reemerges with new leadership, year-round Itinerary

Matthew Hewlett, new executive director for Spirit of Bohemia Mining Days

COTTAGE GROVE — A town’s identity is vital to its social, economic, and cultural well-being and contributes to its unique character.

Research shows it creates a sense of belonging among residents, fosters tourism and economic growth, and preserves local traditions and customs.

If there’s one thing Cottage Grove has in the bag, it’s unique character—and a lot of it—often associated with gold mining, covered bridges, iconic filming backdrops, a historic downtown, and ample outdoor recreation opportunities. 

Not all cities can hang their hats on such unique traits. Some don’t have any at all. Think about some surrounding cities: What are they known for? What is their “thing?” These questions plague some towns, which in turn hire firms to help them to find answers through studies, branding, marketing, and urban planning. 

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