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Martorello selected as next Creswell city manager
CRESWELL – In a 4-3 vote, Vincent Martorello has been appointed to serve as the next city manager for the City of Creswell. The decision was made public just after…
13 May 2025
Martorello selected as next Creswell city manager
CRESWELL – In a 4-3 vote, Vincent Martorello has been appointed to serve as the next city manager for the City of Creswell. The decision was made public just after…
13 May 2025
Free, easy recycling for Springfield residents this Saturday
SPRINGFIELD– The City of Springfield invites residents to clean up their homes and neighborhoods by disposing of unwanted items at the annual Spring Cleanup event. Join us Saturday, May 17,…
15 May 2025
Free, easy recycling for Springfield residents this Saturday
SPRINGFIELD– The City of Springfield invites residents to clean up their homes and neighborhoods by disposing of unwanted items at the annual Spring Cleanup event. Join us Saturday, May 17,…
15 May 2025
County making ‘surgical’ budget cuts
Last week, Lane County administrator Steve Mokrohisky outlined a “surgical approach” to address the County’s budget, which he says has seen a persistent strain on public safety funding and a…
15 May 2025
County making ‘surgical’ budget cuts
Last week, Lane County administrator Steve Mokrohisky outlined a “surgical approach” to address the County’s budget, which he says has seen a persistent strain on public safety funding and a…
15 May 2025
Springfield wastewater, stormwater rates increasing
The Springfield City Council approved updated local and regional user fees for wastewater and stormwater services on May 5, set to take effect July 1. These annual adjustments promote regulatory…
15 May 2025
Springfield wastewater, stormwater rates increasing
The Springfield City Council approved updated local and regional user fees for wastewater and stormwater services on May 5, set to take effect July 1. These annual adjustments promote regulatory…
15 May 2025
New Creswell High principal selected, Collins still sticking around
CRESWELL — Superintendent Mike Johnson announced on Monday that Dr. Chad Towe is Creswell High School’s next principal. “Dr. Towe has led diverse schools through strategic planning, equity-focused initiatives, and…
15 May 2025
New Creswell High principal selected, Collins still sticking around
CRESWELL — Superintendent Mike Johnson announced on Monday that Dr. Chad Towe is Creswell High School’s next principal. “Dr. Towe has led diverse schools through strategic planning, equity-focused initiatives, and…
15 May 2025
Scholarship honoring Thurston High teachers at risk
SPRINGFIELD – As May 21 creeps closer on the calendar, it comes as a reminder of the tragic events at Thurston High School in 1998. Without renewed financial support, a…
15 May 2025
Scholarship honoring Thurston High teachers at risk
SPRINGFIELD – As May 21 creeps closer on the calendar, it comes as a reminder of the tragic events at Thurston High School in 1998. Without renewed financial support, a…
15 May 2025
A3 science teacher finalist for top honor
SPRINGFIELD—A Springfield teacher has been named one of eight finalists for the prestigious Educator of the Year award, presented by the OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education. Katie Ryan, who…
15 May 2025
A3 science teacher finalist for top honor
SPRINGFIELD—A Springfield teacher has been named one of eight finalists for the prestigious Educator of the Year award, presented by the OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education. Katie Ryan, who…
15 May 2025

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Farmers market another slice of life in Cottage Grove

Photos by Ashlin Sanderson / The Chronicle

COTTAGE GROVE – During a sunny Saturday morning in the heart of downtown Cottage Grove, one might be likely to see kids frolicking under the warm rays and community members unloading their cars to set up booths for the farmers market on 7th and Main Street.

Another South Valley Farmers Market season is approaching starting this Saturday. Tassia Fahsbender, market manager, said she expects to see continued growth in market activity this year. 

“This is a really direct way for me to work toward increasing food access for our community and to support small businesses simultaneously,” said Fahsbender, who is embarking on her fourth season at the market. 

SVFM started in 2016. “When our market was established, it was originally on a Thursday evening, and it was put there (on 7th Street) to coincide with the Bread Club that used to happen at Kalapuya Books. I think that was the original decision for that space,” Fahsbender said. “But, I think that as we’ve grown it’s actually proven to be the ideal space for a market.”

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