Fall sports recap
VOLLEYBALL ■ No. 2 Pleasant Hill traveled to No. 13 Siuslaw and beat the Vikings in a back-and-forth five-setter. The Billies hung on thanks to Cheyenne Green’s 26 kills, Emily Krauss’ 9 kills and 14 digs, and Claire Crawford’s 9…
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
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VOLLEYBALL Tuesday, Oct. 18■ Creswell def. La Pine 3-2 (25-16, 25-17, 27-29, 21-25, 15-8)■ Marist def. Cottage Grove 3-0 (25-13, 25-12, 25-18)Wednesday, Oct. 19■ Thurston def. Springfield 3-2 (25-18, 21-25, 25-15, 20-25, 15-13)Thursday, Oct. 20■ Creswell def. Elmira 3-0 (25-6,…
Q&A with Creswell City Council incumbent Alonzo Costilla, uncontested
Age: 56Hometown: CreswellMarital status: MarriedPartner occupation: Family ManagerChildren: four children ages 38, 32, 8,and 7 public schoolResidence neighborhood: North 1st StEducation: Printing Trades SpecialistCurrent employer: University of OregonPublic sector work experience, including military: 30 years plus in the commercial print…
In their own words: Springfield mayor Sean VanGordon, uncontested
Since 2021, I’ve had the privilege of being your mayor. I am thankful for the support of my community and the trust of people that have let me into their lives. We’ve done so much to move our city forward.…
Q&A with Springfield mayor incumbent VanGordon
What are the top two lessons you’ve learned during your time as mayor? SEAN VANGORDON: The importance of listening and seeking to understand people’s perspective are critical skills to being a successful mayor. After 2020, trust in all parts of…
Coloring contest winners
Coloring contest season is always a joy for both children and The Chronicle team. Dozens of kids showcased their artistic talents, and Denise Nash, co-owner of The Chronicle, shows off her own skill set by creating creative baskets for the…
Fifty first names only
A few weeks ago we reported on the distribution partnership between The Chronicle and area Dari Marts, the first of its kind for the paper first established in 1909. We’re still ironing out a few kinks with the bar code,…
Fall DIY comfort foods
What says comfort for lunch and dinner on a crisp and cool day? In my book it’s a hot bowl of tomato soup and crispy crackers. This is a great way to use the abundance of tomatoes you picked from…
Get informed, then vote!
This week, I want to write about something that has always been “near and dear” to my heart. Shortly, each of us will have the opportunity to take part in determining our future not only as a nation, but a…
Creswell railroad tracks much improved
Dear Editor, To the railroad employees and ODOT, a big kudos to all of you for fixing the main railroad track in town. It is so much smoother and nicer. Also, a huge thank you for repainting those arrows, for…