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Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Ronald Franklin Byers of Springfield, Ore., passed away Jan. 5, 2021, at the age of 96 of age-related causes. He was born in Franklin, Ore. on Feb. 4, 1924, to Seth and Gail Byers. Ron grew up in Wendling, Ore.…
Lane County Workforce Services is looking for job seekers whose jobs were lost due to the Holiday Farm Fire. The organization can help them either become employed to assist with restoration and recovery of the land upriver or, if their…
Ever wonder how dogs learn about the world around them? They learn by association, by emotional response. Humans learn by emotional response, too. If you put your hand on a hot stove, you would be sure to keep your…
Folklore suggests we should wear red for good luck two weeks before and two weeks following the lunar new year. As science-minded individuals, we might consider folklore to be a superstition and illogical. Superstition is based on unfounded belief, but…
As 2020 ends and 2021 begins, many among us are thinking about how we can make positive changes in our own lives and in our larger community. Despite the turmoil of recent events, many of your neighbors have been getting…
Good writers understand “Brevity is the soul of wit,” which means, keep it short. Add another truth, “A picture is worth a thousand words,” and it’s a wonder we all don’t write comic books. I suppose the 160,000-word novel I…
Lane County Public Health has opened up pre-registration for vaccination to all members of the public. This pre-registration information effort will help populate a centralized database to help vaccinating health partners countywide contact those who wish to be vaccinated and…
Springfield is changing – and for the better. A renaissance in Springfield began several years ago with the revitalization of our downtown, thanks to the courage and creativity of a group of entrepreneurs. Many of those entrepreneurs and small businesses…
EMMA ROUTLEY/THE CHRONICLE Springfield teachers and staff wait in the post-vaccine area on Saturday to ensure there were no side-effects after receiving their first dose. Area school districts are taking slightly different approaches based on their needs as Lane County…
Bailey with winning ticket. SPRINGFIELD – John Bailey had no idea what kind of birthday celebration he was about to experience last July. Actually, the real festivities are yet to come. Because Bailey is holding onto a raffle prize that…