Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
SPRINGFIELD – Citizens filled the seats and lined the walls in the Springfield City Council Chambers for Tuesday night’s Council meeting. More than 30 people spoke on the possible rezoning of 13.6 acres of land between Beltline and Game Farm…
Editor’s note: This story has been edited to reflect that Carlton Garton is the sole owner of the Whistle Stop property. His brother, Wade ”Beau” Garton, is not part owner; he sold his share in 2015, according to county tax…
An Oregon Trail Lacemakers member shows a visitor the art of lacemaking. Maddie McGraw, museum curator, said one reason the exhibit was successful was due to the Oregon Trail Lacemakers’ presence. ALIYA HALL/THE CHRONICLE SPRINGFIELD – It was a ”perfect…
SPRINGFIELD – City Council members heard recommendations on a new transportation plan, including proposed changes to street connectivity policies, maximum block lengths and adjustments to accommodate multi-unit housing developments. These included potential code changes for the requirements regarding driveways and…
Chicken chile verde It’s green chile season – one of my favorite times of year! Roasted chiles are special to me, and really, my whole family. Growing up in Wyoming and having easy access to Colorado and New Mexico chiles…
Russian style crab salad 1-pound can of crab meat, drained 1 pound fingerling potatoes, boiled and cut into bite-sized pieces 1 cup frozen peas, defrosted ¾ cup green onions, thinly sliced ¾ cup cornichons, sliced (or pickles) 3 hard-boiled eggs,…
This year, as September marks the celebration of Organic Harvest Month, instead of offering “apple cookies” at Natural Grocers as is our tradition, I will be celebrating my first month as a retiree. I’ll stop in for this fun (do…
Principal Amy Halley in her new office. GINI DAVIS/THE CHRONICLE CRESWELL – As the third new Creswell School District administrator this year – joining CSD Superintendent Mike Johnson and Creswell High School Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Brandon Standridge – new Creslane…
An aerial view of Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach, as seen from the north. Image Provided: Postcard One could think of late June and early July of 1968 in Cannon Beach as the Summer of the Dead Baby Birds. On…
Paul and Mary Kirkpatrick Paul and Mary Kirkpatrick will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a cruise on a sternwheeler on the Columbia River. They got married in Eugene on Sept. 5, 1969. Their children will be having a…