Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
With all the attractions that Southern Lane County has to offer, it’s impossible to see everything in just one day, let alone an entire weekend. People flock from miles around to enjoy the local wineries, culture-rich cities, and awe-inspiring bike…
Cottage Grove is a mecca of locally owned restaurants featuring unique entertainment, intimate ambiances and comfortable environments. The Axe & Fiddle on East Main Street is a prime example of this. The Axe & Fiddle is a perfect place to…
As many Creswell residents have undoubtedly noticed, Joe’s Diner, a staple of Creswell dining, has a For Sale sign in its window. Those concerned about losing their favorite spot to eat, talk and relax can breathe easy, for the beloved…
The Springfield Lions Club conducts a raffle every year and the proceeds are awarded to a local organization that supports the community., This yea’s recipient was Springfield’s Brattain House. On April 2 the Springfield Lions Club resented a check for…
Sensei R. Vincente Rubio IMAGE PROVIDED Sensei R. Vicente Rubio, who has been the coordinator for a number of exercise and Aikido classes at the Cobalt Activities Center in Creswell, recently led the project of creating a floating dance floor…
Bulldog baseball split a pair last week, falling 3-5 to host Cascade Christian on March 26 but, on the strength of Dean Howard’s three-run homer, defeated host Oakridge 4-3 on March 29. At Cascade Christian, Coach Chris Whitmore said ”a…
The threat of paper tariffs has been a deep concern for our company and the entire newspaper industry since last fall, when one lone paper supplier, North Pacific Paper Company (NORPAC), sought protection from Canadian paper imports by filing a…
Every State in our Union has laws to protect the citizens and we have a unique one that pertains to open meetings by governing bodies. This law pertains to rules and regulations that must be followed and concern city councils,…
The ”short” session the legislature holds each even-numbered year is always intense and fast-paced and the 2018 short session was no exception. It was the fourth short session we’ve convened since the voters passed the annual sessions constitutional amendment in…
In last week’s edition, The Chronicle reported that at the monthly Creswell School Board (CSB) meeting on Wednesday, March 14, this reporter was unjustly kicked out of an executive session — a violation of Publics Meetings Law. To catch up,…