Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Pat Edwards I hope everyone was able to enjoy the Fourth of July this past weekend. More importantly, I hope that each of us, regardless of which way we lean on the political spectrum, took the time to really appreciate…
FILE PHOTO Vaccinated commuters can ride for free during August with Vaxpass. Lane Transit District is offering the community a boost with the Vaxpass free bus pass during August for those who are vaccinated against COVID-19. Federal regulations require all…
Wright The Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Oregon held its 100th Convention in June. Retiring Auxiliary President Debra Wright (from Creswell VFW Post Auxiliary) and Department Commander George Carroll, each had a successful year, in spite of COVID-19, which…
MIKE EYSTER/CHRONICLE PHOTO Construction continues at the Hamlin Middle School and Sports Complex where a new baseball field will host Bushnell University, Springfield HS and the Springfield Coasters of the West Coast League. SPRINGFIELD – That dream of having a…
From left: Patrick Cartwright, owner of Northwest Automotive Customs Inc.; Duc Nguyen, VFW member and owner of Banh Mi & Brews; Bryce Watson, VFW member; and Gary Stokem, outside sales representative for NAPA Auto Parts. ERIN TIERNEY/THE CHRONICLE CRESWELL – A…
The Patrician, located at 3530 E. Game Farm Road in Springfield. CHRONICLE FILE PHOTO SPRINGFIELD – After two years dreading the eventual loss of their homes, Patrician Mobile Home Park is now a “resident-owned community.” In 2019, Patrician Mobile Home…
EMMA ROUTLEY/2020 FILE PHOTO Festival-goers could find their thrill this weekend by supporting CASA, the nonprofit that is aligned with the 10th annual Adkins Farm Blueberry Festival Blues & Brews on Saturday, July 17. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is…
Coming out of the historic year that was 2020, there are some once unfamiliar words and phrases that have now become commonplace: social distancing, personal protective equipment, Delta variant, mRNA, and more. From a business perspective, the term Paycheck Protection…
EMMA ROUTLEY/THE CHRONICLE Wholesome activities this past July 4 included citywide house-decorating and costumed-pet contests, organized by the City. This year’s first place prize went to Scott Fenley at 1235 Greenbriar Dr. Geno Auriemma is the 11-time national champion coach…
DANA MERRYDAY/CHRONICLE PHOTO City officials are planning a survey of users to find out which skatepark enhancements they would most like to see. Skateboarding – like the Cottage Grove Skatepark itself – has had a bumpy ride. The birth of…