Donna Jean Turner Ream Davis
Donna Jean Turner Ream Davis, was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend. She passed away on Sept. 27, 2020 at 88. Donna was born August 1, 1932, to John and Dora Turner in Denver, Colorado. At age 7, the…
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Charles Sullivan
On Wednesday, September 30, 2020, Charles Eugene Sullivan, passed away at the age of 89. Charles (Chuck) was born on June 20, 1931, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to Walter and Ada Cora (Adams) Sullivan. They moved to Stockton, California, when Chuck…
Chronicle wins eight ONPA awards
The Chronicle, Creswell, Ore. The Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association’s annual “Better Newspaper Contest” recognized The Chronicle with eight total awards this past week, including two first-place finishes. The Chronicle finished second overall in General Excellence. Like just about everything else…
Hundreds enjoy ‘Day of prayer’ in the Grove
CINDY WEELDREYER/ SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE COTTAGE GROVE – Isolation and fear of a global pandemic, combined with social unrest across the country, natural disasters, and conflicting political ideologies clashing as election day approaches, a national day of prayer and…
Alesong: Unique brewing
JOHN MORAN/PHOTO It takes Alesong an average of 18 months to make its beer. A small artisan brewery on Territorial Highway intends to give wine a run for its money. Alesong Brewing & Blending at 80848 Territorial Highway only makes…
Gossip: The world’s second-oldest profession thrives on social media
Gossip may not be the “world’s oldest profession,” but it may be the second. I’m sure there was a source in the Garden of Eden who broke the story about Eve and the apple. I’m thinking it was the snake…
Large group rallies around community support
NOEL NASH/PHOTOGolfers enjoy a post-round meal and await for the raffle and awards ceremony to begin Sunday at Emerald Valley. Sunday was a good day. The community gathered together around a common cause and for a much-anticipated event. It reminded…
Fire department, residents save the day
SHANE KRONBERGER/LRFPD PHOTO Pete Kersgaard of the Lorane Rural Fire Protection District surveys the fire damage. Our community dodged another wildfire bullet again this week. At about 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23, high winds developed in our area. Apparently,…
‘Friendly City’ fall out: Creswell mayor resigns immediately, cites community reaction to equity initiative
Creswell mayor Richard Zettervall resigned on Sept. 30 after explosive talks around equity forced him from office. CRESWELL — Creswell mayor Richard Zettervall resigned effective immediately on Wednesday, Sept. 30, citing negativity and backlash from the community over the equity…
‘There have been a lot of losses … there will be a recovery’
PHOTO PROVIDEDMarianne Purdy and the little car that could; saved her and all she could carry. Cottage Grove, due to family connections, has become a place of refuge for fifth-generation Blue Riveran, Marianne Purdy. She was relaxing on the sofa…