Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Grab those fuzzy friends: The largest pet event in southern Willamette Valley is scheduled to return May 19 at Alton Baker Park. “Bark in the Park” — Greenhill Humane Society’s annual fundraiser — is celebrating its 26th anniversary. “(It’s) a…
The state has closed the banks and islands of the Willamette River to camping within the city limits of Eugene, the Oregon Department of State Lands announced Monday. File Photo/wikmedia commons MB298 The Oregon Department of State Lands announced Monday…
From May 8, 1969 edition of Creswell Chronicle A Pleasant Hill lass, Linda Ann Wagnon, is 1969’s Miss Springfield. Miss Wagnon won the annual crown at Thurston High School Saturday before a reported 750 persons. The Pleasant Hill girl presented…
Dean Cuppiles and Kayla Diaz listen to Mayor Christine Lundberg read ”Windows” by Julia Denos during the Fair Housing Story Time with Mayor Lundberg on April 30. The event was an opportunity to talk with parents about fair housing rights…
You have probably seen the bumper sticker that reads, “It will be a great day when schools get all the money they need and the Air Force will need to have a bake sale to buy a bomber.” While that…
Editor’s note: On behalf of National Historic Preservation Month, The Chronicle will publish articles each week relating to historical preservation on the editorial page. This week, Cal Lewis, general contractor for the Old Schoolhouse, was invited by Creswell Heritage Foundation…
A school board, as I read in the Oregon State Constitution, is responsible for and obligated to provide a budget and curriculum for our local schools. The State does require subjects, but how subjects are taught and how material is…
I’m finally able to turn my attention to community news this week. Although the going is slow, Jim is healing from his falls of a couple of weeks ago. I’m still his chauffeur, cook and morning help at the store,…
Gary Bryce Olsen passed away on April 25, 2019 at the age of 82. He was formerly from Creswell, until he moved to Eugene three years ago. Born on Nov. 5, 1936, Bryce was the second child of seven, born…
Plenty of sun and no rain is forecast this weekend – the perfect weather for ”sailing.” The Creswell Citywide Yard Sale is Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. More than 120 addresses have been registered for the two-day event, Chamber Administrator…