Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Franklin ‘Frank’ Murray Long, 89, of Cottage Grove, passed away June 10, 2021. Frank was born Feb. 26, 1932, in Healdton, Okla., to parents James and Winnifred Burrow Long. He graduated from Porterville High in California in 1949, then from…
Larry Lansbery, 83, of Springfield, Ore., died June 12, 2021 of age-related complications. A memorial service was held Saturday, June 19, at Twin Rivers Church, 1660 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield. Born Oct. 1, 1937 to Carroll and Theda (Phibbs) Lansbery, he…
Ed Guiley, 77, passed away June 5, 2021, in Springfield, Ore., with his family by his side. Ed was born Sept. 22, 1943, in Eugene to Wilbur and Florence Guiley. Ed was an elementary school teacher in the Springfield School…
The Lane County Board of Commissioners voted today to declare a local emergency regarding the extreme drought conditions found throughout much of Lane County and expected to last into the summer. “Extreme drought conditions exist across Oregon and Lane County…
A replica town would include special locations such as the Swinging Bridge and various historic covered bridges. As readers know, my columns contain nostalgia and history. And hopefully, things that might suggest a happy family outing. Recently my articles have…
FRANK ARMENDARIZ/PHOTO For the record my buddy Jim Berl bought a signature series rod and reel packages. Designed by bass pro Johnny Morris the package price gave him the best value at his price point. Jim with a nice Siltcoos…
FILE PHOTO Allyson Felix, the biggest start coming into the U.S. Olympic Trials. A close friend of mine likes to say that, “Life is a zero-sum game,” meaning things tend to balance out. Such was certainly true May 29, when…
A recent survey conducted by the Eugene City Council investigated the impact of the pandemic on our community’s mental health. Just less than half (45%) of the more than 600 local residents polled reported emotional distress directly related to the…
MIKE EYSTER/CHRONICLE PHOTO Tim Olguin has traveled from California to Oregon, like many before him. His vision, and journey, is unlike any other, however, Olguin remade his career to help people in need of low-income housing. Meet Tim Olguin, educator,…
Cavinee Imagine taking a fitness test to get into college. And needing a nomination from a congressman or senator just so a school will even look at the application at all. And, having to begin this process the moment high…