Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Whitson When Breanna Dapron blew out her ACL on March 27, it cast quite a shadow over the Creswell campus. The always-competitive – and usually great – volleyball team ended the season on a downward spiral without its leader and…
Cunningham Carter Cunningham is a different breed of athlete. “He’s a Coach’s Hall of Famer,” Creswell basketball coach Jesse Thomas said. “The kind of kid every coach dreams about coaching.” As the senior captain – and one of only two…
EMMA ROUTLEY/THE CHRONICLE Outside of the home used to be highly flammable rosemary bushes. Residents might not realize it, but there is “fuel” all around most homes. A grant from Firewise and the Oregon Department of Forestry could help area…
Saint Alice Catholic Church Father Mark Bentz cuts the ribbon celebrating the new kitchen successfully on the first chop, with Todd Salnas, chief executive for Oregon Network (left) and Patrick Sawyer, PA-C medical provider for RiverBend (right). EMMA ROUTLEY/THE CHRONICLE…
EMMA ROUTLEY/2020 FILE PHOTO City leaders said they have taken action steps to address public concerns regarding Springfield police behavior and accountability. SPRINGFIELD – Residents this week criticized the Springfield City Council for “inaction” in enforcing police accountability, and the…
EMMA ROUTLEY/CHRONICLE PHOTO Julie Weismann, usually working out of her home office during the pandemic, can still be found at Womenspace’s headquarters, leading a team of staff and volunteers at the nonprofit agency. There’s a bottom-line reality for all businesses,…
Allen Gene May, 81, was born at Sacred Heart Hospital June 30, 1939 in Eugene, Ore. to parents Dennis L. and Doris H. May. He had one brother, Kenneth L. May of Albany, Ore. He was raised at West Boundary…
Paul Grant Macauley, 81, of the Mohawk Valley went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 3, 2021. Paul was born at home in the Lynx Hollow area of Creswell on May 27, 1939 to John Macauley and…
Olsa Scott, 84, was born Oct. 20, 1936 to parents Oscar and Alfhild Alexander. She was born in Bronnoysund, Norway and came with her family by ship at the age of 11. She is a Hitler survivor. She was married…
On April 4, 2021, a beautiful Easter Sunday, Mary Wytoski, after 91 well-lived years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She will be greatly missed. Mary was born on June 5, 1929 to Anany…