Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
A scene from Charlie Chaplain’s movie ”Shanghaied,” which came out in 1915, several years after most historians consider the age of ”shanghaiing” to have more or less ended. Postcard image provided One of the most popular tourist attractions for visitors…
Brian Austin, an animal cruelty officer, said the department generally sees an increase in animal welfare calls when temperatures are above 65. File Photo Springfield has seen an escalation of animal cruelty calls this month as temperatures rose. Public safety…
The final deadline is fast approaching for artists hoping to be part of the City Hall Gallery’s 2020 exhibit schedule. The Springfield Arts Commission offers artists interested in exhibiting their work to submit proposals for individual or group art or…
File photo The carousel is about 98 percent complete. The work remaining is the electronics on the drive mechanism and some lighting. Master Woodcarver Ken Means offered to paint the horse for a local resident, Nadine Kelley, who had adopted…
Mary Vetch Mosby, Hat with Ostrich Plumes Photo provided/Cottage Grove Historical Society Up until the late 1950s and early 60s, no self-respecting man would think about going out in public without a hat. I am not talking about the ubiquitous…
Dear Editor, We wish to thank all the fine citizens of south Lane County who came out Sunday afternoon to support the Friends of the Cottage Grove Carousel project and enjoy a beautiful musical production by the Cascade Chorus. Some…
Dear Editor, On May 18, I attended a concert sponsored by the Friends of the Cottage Grove Carousel featuring Cascade Chorus. The talent and humor was outstanding. Truly a “not to be missed” event. The community spirit that supports this…
A former enlisted man, a friend of mine, was present when I gave a presentation at an organization to which I belong. This talk was about some of the experiences I had while flying combat in fighter aircraft. This friend…
Creswell Heritage Foundation has completed the first phase of restoring the Old Schoolhouse….the replacement of the foundation and porch. We wish to acknowledge and thank all those who have helped in this effort in the two and a half years…
5Cs kindergarten grad Adalynn Morgan turns her tassel after receiving her certificate during the 5Cs Kindergarten Graduation and Spring Concert. Gini Davis/The Creswell Chronicle One little girl stepped up in her white cap and gown and proudly accepted her kindergarten…