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Seth, Melissa, and Lyla Clark, Blue Valley Bistro Seth and Melissa Clark, Blue Valley Bistro Seth, a careful thinker with a level head, and who owns Creswell and Coburg’s Blue Valley Bistros and the Highway 58 Coffee cart in Pleasant…

Binding experience for children

Children decorate the books they bound during the After School Club Art Day on March 11. Aliya Hall/The Chronicle SPRINGFIELD – Artist Marianne Walker wants to introduce children to different types of crafts and art that they otherwise wouldn’t have…

Council moves $100k to prepare

SPRINGFIELD – During the City Council meeting on March 16, Springfield declared a State of Emergency. This motion kicked into place the City’s emergency plan until May 12, and could help the City receive reimbursement. After approving the motion, the…

Covid-19 precautions underway

SPRINGFIELD – Throughout Springfield, precautions are being put in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Beyond Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s statewide orders, the City is being proactive in keeping its citizens safe while still offering needed support to…

Thing 1 and Thing 2 – out of the box!

Cheryl Clancey’s kindergarten class at Creslane Elementary School celebrated Dr. Seuss Week in their Thing 1 and Thing 2 hats. Heidi Wilson/Special to The Chronicle CRESWELL – Kindergarten classes at Creslane Elementary were among the first to celebrate Dr. Seuss…

Cottage Grove Grants

The Cottage Grove Community Foundation (CGCF) announced its Grant Award Recipients for 2020 and that 12 nonprofit organizations were selected as community grant recipients for a total of $11,186 and two unsolicited grants for $4,500. The Cottage Grove Community Foundation…

Here’s how to help feed kids

CRESWELL — When Creswell School District shuttered its doors a week ahead of spring break to help slow the spread of Coronavirus, one of the biggest and most immediate concerns was how to continue getting nutritious food to children whose…