Norman Wallace Benton
Norman Wallace Benton Norman Wallace Benton, known to many of his friends as Norm, departed for his heavenly home on Oct. 4, 2019 and now is in the presence of the Lord. Norm was born on April 21, 1923, in…
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Council tosses out ‘not a nuisance’ protest
CRESWELL – After the word hit in September that the Whistle Stop building on South Mill Street was to be abated, property owner Carlton Garton penned a letter of protest to City Recorder Roberta Tharp. “I have performed clean up…
Looking Glass is expanding services
Looking Glass has purchased this space at 620 E. Whiteaker Ave. to better support the homeless and runaway youth in the area. JEN BLUE/THE CHRONICLE COTTAGE GROVE – Family stress can come in many forms when a parent loses their…
Forget Halloween; locals say Cottage Grove is haunted, phantasmic year-round
The Cottage Grove Armory was built in 1931 and has been rumored to be haunted. An Oregon-based ghost hunter team has even investigated the location. PHOTO PROVIDED/COTTAGE GROVE ARMORY COTTAGE GROVE – This is the time of year when we…
Manhunt for stabbing suspect put city on high alert
Jamie Oldfield CRESWELL – It was a typical Monday evening … until it wasn’t. By 7 p.m., about 30 local and state police officers and their canines blanketed the city in search of a man who allegedly stabbed someone on…
Nikki Manesco’s got your back at BVB
Nikki Manesco was chosen by owners Seth and Melissa Clark to represent Blue Valley Bistro for National Restaurant Hospitality Month. ALIYA HALL/THE CHRONICLE CRESWELL – Nikki Manesco describes herself as an open book, and is willing to help anyone who…
Nonprofit could make it RAIN success in Creswell
CRESWELL – As the seasons change in Creswell, so do the opportunities to network and thrive. Last week, the City of Creswell hosted a free luncheon with guests from Oregon Regional Accelerator & Innovation Network (RAIN). Representatives from RAIN met…
Cullen Vance: A man of many art forms
PHOTO PROVIDED Multitasking when it comes to art can be difficult, but to some, it seems to come with ease. Enter Cullen Vance, 28, a creative mastermind who’s done just about any art form you can think of – from…
Nashville’s loss is Lane County’s gain
COTTAGE GROVE – There’s no denying that Brian James is one passionate dude. It’s etched across his face during every song he performs, and it shines through with his brand of music, which is mostly old-style blues and soul with…
Italian Sausage Soup
Italian Sausage Soup September arrives and all of a sudden, soup is back on the menu! With the cooler nights this Italian soup is sure to please. It’s rich and can be made richer by adding a can of coconut…