Where did June go? I’ve always held the theory that once the 4th of July passes, summer will soon be over. It seems to go so fast between July 4 and Sept. 1. I gave you a whole bunch of information on the closest upcoming events in Lorane in last[Read More…]
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Nutritionally Speaking: Magnificent Magnesium
Every so often, someone will ask me if I have a favorite nutrient, and the nutrient that quickly comes to mind is – magnesium. This is one of the nutrients, or in this case a mineral, that is important for many of our regular bodily functions, and is a cofactor[Read More…]
UBARanch: Traditional CSAs and Beyond!
Owned by Robert ”Bob” Morford, UBARanch supplies families of Southern Lane County with freshly grown vegetables, meat, eggs, poultry and dairy products. Morford has been running his ranch with close friends and family members since 2014. UBARanch features chicks and adult chickens, eggs, flowers, vegetables, goat’s milk and more. Morford[Read More…]
Saginaw Vineyard: No Need to Wine, There’s Plenty to Go Around
Founded by The Byler Family in 1991, Saginaw Vineyard has been blessing residents of Lane County with high-quality, locally made wine ever since. Scott Byler, the chief winemaker and vineyard operator, offers customers over fifteen varieties of wine to choose from, and creates his traditional, grape and berry varieties on-site.[Read More…]
Hilltop Bar & Grill Presents: The Hilltop Fruit Beer Festival & Pisgah Public Market’s Summer Celebration
MIKE ROTHGEB/THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE Thursday, July 5, marked one year since Hilltop Bar & Grill opened their doors in Pleasant Hill. To celebrate this glorious occasion, they have quite the party lined up. In previous years, Pisgah Public Market has thrown a Community Summer Celebration with music, food, drinks and[Read More…]
Boater advisory: Obstruction on the McKenzie River
Lane County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol wants to warn boaters of an obstruction on the McKenzie River. Marine deputies discovered a large alder tree in the water approximately 300 feet downstream from the Forest Glen Boat Ramp. The tree spans almost the entire width of the river, creating a hazard[Read More…]
Forest Service recreation app now available on Android and iOS Devices
The USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region is excited to announce that the recently launched Pacific Northwest Forest Service recreation app is now available on Android and iOS mobile platforms. The app serves as a complement to the Forest Service’s traditional website by offering a more mobile-friendly way of connecting[Read More…]
Rising fire danger prompts public use restrictions in western Oregon forestlands
PHOTO PROVIDED Due to rising fire danger, the Oregon Department of Forestry’s West Oregon District has declared public fire restrictions beginning Friday, July 6. This is in addition to industrial restrictions already in effect. Public use restrictions are based on activities most commonly associated with fire starts in the past.[Read More…]
Some Western Oregon fires rekindling after dry winter and spring
PHOTO PROVIDED Some of last summer’s fires in western Oregon have shown light smoke or small hotspots recently after a dry spring and low snowpack this winter. Hotspots are not uncommon in heavy fuels, like logs and organic duff, which can hold heat over winter and flare back up after[Read More…]
City gets thumbs up for recycling compliance
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) recently concluded its review of the 2017 Opportunity to Recycle Report, which determined that the City of Creswell is in compliance with DEQ recycling requirements. The report states that because Creswell has a population of over 4,000, the City is required to implement general[Read More…]
