Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
New Hope Baptist Church members (from left) Kristin Walker, Lana Walker and pastor Ben Walker prepare free dinners. Instead of the usual Wednesday evening sit-down gathering, the church has adapted to a drive-thru takeout format. CRESWELL — It’s a truth…
Richard Heyman When I was a young lad in the mid-1930s the national and the rest of the civilized world was involved in several occurrences that affected us all. One was the “Great Depression,” this had started in October of…
We are in the midst of the pandemic self-isolation and, for Jim and me, it is “so far, so good.” Last week, two of our neighbors and I took advantage of the beautiful sunny days and completed the much-improved flower…
For the foreseeable future, the Creswell Blue Valley Bistro will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. for drive-through only with a limited breakfast menu and lunch menu due to short supply and being short-staffed. Espresso 58…
Local news outlets across the country are providing essential, up-to-the-minute information aimed at keeping communities safe. Even in cities under virtual lockdown, the news media has been recognized as an “essential service” for public health and safety, alongside hospitals and…
SPRINGFIELD — As part of its COVID-19 response, Lane County has identified a temporary respite site in Springfield where unhoused individuals can receive services, including a safe place to sleep, meals, showers and medical screenings. The site in Springfield is…
United Way of Lane County (UWLC) has launched a Community Response Fund to support local nonprofits’ efforts assisting those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in Lane County. Moneys will be invested in local programs offering food relief, rental assistance, child-care…
Coast Fork Kiwanis received $62,000 from the previous Stovall Fund to invest with the CG Community Foundation – “our soon-to-be-realized 501(c)(3) fund,” said club president Donald Ehrich. The CG Community Foundation receives, holds, invests and administers contributions and gifts for…
Thank you for being a loyal Chronicle reader. This morning we launched a new, clutter-free news site at chronicle1909.com. It’s faster and easier than ever to get the important southern Willamette Valley news that matters to you. The new site…
Ron Hartman You know the COVID-19 pandemic is hitting close to home when it starts claiming our stage heroes. Country artist Joe Diffie, who announced on Friday that he was being treated for coronavirus symptoms, died Sunday. He was 61. …