Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Jerry Newcomb, age 86, passed away at ElderHealth and Living, Springfield, Ore. He was born in Glenwood, Ark., to a farming family. At age 7, his family moved to Calif., seeking a new means of employment. They lived in Grass…
Mary Grace Young, 80, died on March 18, 2021 in Springfield, Ore. She was born in a small town in Humboldt County, Calif. to Jack and Emma (Felt) Albee. She married her husband of 47 years, Glenn Edward Young, on…
Sherry was a delightful human being who always put a smile on your face. Her quick wit and mildly bawdy stories brought laughter to all. Ever the lady she was charming, captivating and very proud of her appearance. Sherry treasured…
Harriett “Eileen” (Harpole) Burkeen, 93, passed away April 17, 2021. Eileen was born July 6, 1927 in Elmira, Ore. to Marvon and Rosetta (Marsh) Harpole, who both preceded her in death. When only 3 months old the family, including a…
On the evening of April 13, 2021 Robert “Bob” Wilson at his home in Cottage Grove, Ore. succumbed to his seven-year battle with cancer, with his loving wife by his side. Bob (Bobby to his close friends) was born Oct.…
EMMA ROUTLEY/CHRONICLE FILE PHOTO Creslane Elementary was ready to accommodate 6-foot distance requirements when students were first returning to in-person learning. Below, students are encouraged to wash their hands. Creswell School District aims to fill classes with more students, now…
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, is anticipating an insufficient water year as it refills its 13 Willamette Valley and two Rogue River Basin reservoirs for the upcoming recreation season. Both the Willamette and Rogue reservoir systems, which…
FRANK ARMENDARIZ Another one in the net for Tami Armendariz, who also tied the flies we used for our day of fly fishing for wild trout on the McKenzie. All the fish were released unharmed. It has been a wonderful…
EMMA ROUTLEY/CHRONICLE PHOTO Peggy Whalen, left, is entering her third year leading the Family Relief Nursery’s efforts in Cottage Grove, Creswell and Drain. Peggy Whalen is enthusiastic when she discusses the Family Relief Nursery operation. Those who work with the…
GLENWOOD – What’ll it be? A soccer arena and an ice rink, or a 20-story hotel on Glenwood’s riverside? The Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA) heard unsolicited pitches from two developers: Glenwood Development project pitched a 20-story hotel, and LOCALIS Partners…