Choosing to see beauty around us
Thankfully, almost all of our adult family members have gotten at least their first shot of the COVID vaccine or are planning to do so when eligible. It’s a good feeling to know that we can venture out a bit…
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Goodbar delivers for those searching for a good time
RON HARTMAN/CHRONICLE PHOTO Steve Goodbar performs at the Brewstation last week, and has another gig there Friday. COTTAGE GROVE – Some folks are under the impression that performers can flip the proverbial switch and … poof! … stage magic happens.…
Linden quietly shatters world record
For several months reports were circulating among running enthusiasts that professional marathoner Desiree “Des” Linden would be attempting her first ultra-marathon. She had her sights on the 50-kilometer race, just over 31 miles, with the aim of beating the women’s world…
Chief: We need better fire prep
“It turns out that a fire season 2021 preview is upon us,” said Tom Boyatt, Springfield community services manager, at the Springfield City Club April 15 meeting. “Dry conditions, east winds and hot temperatures, that’s the recipe.” The rising temperature…
Multiple seats up for grabs across area school boards
As the May 18 Special Election nears, several area school boards have seats up for election, including Springfield, South Lane and Creswell boards, as well as Lane Community College. All seats in the SLSD are contested, as are most in…
Fire Board makeup already locked in ahead of election
COTTAGE GROVE – When South Lane voters go to the polls on May 18, they can cast ballots for the members of the South Lane County Fire & Rescue board of directors. It will be only an exercise; the results…
Businesses struggling to find help amidst Covid
EMMA ROUTLEY/CHRONICLE PHOTO Point S Tire & Auto Service owner Rory Tyler is among several business owners who said these are the most difficult hiring conditions they can remember. Local business owners who have suffered and – somehow – survived…
Jeffrey Drew Beckwith, MD: April 24, 1945 – April 1, 2021
Jeffrey Drew Beckwith, MD, of Springfield, died on April 1, 2021. He was born in Seattle, Wash. on April 24, 1945, into a working-class family. His father was a printer by trade, whose work took the family to New York,…
Robert Eugene Lundeen: March 29, 1933 – Feb. 23, 2021
Robert “Bob” Eugene Lundeen passed away from age-related causes on Feb. 23, 2021. He was born in 1933 to Elmer and Abby Lundeen in Crow, Ore. One of five children, Bob grew up in the rural community with his siblings…
Eric Irby Robinson: May 16, 1956 – April 2, 2021
Eric Irby Robinson, 64, died at home in Cottage Grove, Ore. on April 2, 2021 of cancer. He was born in Munich, Germany on May 16, 1956 to William and Elizabeth (Archer) Robinson. Eric graduated from Clover Park High in…