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01/18/2025

In honor of Parton’s 79th birthday on Jan. 19, in addition to this week’s feature on Oregon’s Imagination Library, music writer Ron Hartman shares some little-known facts about the philanthropist and artist …

In honor of Parton’s 79th birthday on Jan. 19, in addition to this week’s feature on Oregon’s Imagination Library, music writer Ron Hartman shares some little-known facts about the philanthropist and artist … Dolly Parton was on tour with Porter Wagoner in 1972. At the time, she was young an...

01/17/2025

The City of Springfield is seeking applications from community members passionate about active transportation to fill an open position on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC).

The City of Springfield is seeking applications from community members passionate about active transportation to fill an open position on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). BPAC plays a key role in advising the City Council and City staff on pedestrian and bicycle policies, progra...

01/17/2025

Oregon was one of the financial regulatory agencies from 53 states and territories to take coordinated action against mortgage company Bayview Asset Management LLC and three of its affiliates, Lakeview Loan Servicing, Community Loan Servicing, and Pingora Holdings (collectively the Bayview Companies). The agencies took action against the companies for cybersecurity deficiencies and failure to cooperate fully with state regulators following a data breach that impacted 5.8 million customers nationwide, including more than 95,000 Oregonians.

Oregon was one of the financial regulatory agencies from 53 states and territories to take coordinated action against mortgage company Bayview Asset Management LLC and three of its affiliates, Lakeview Loan Servicing, Community Loan Servicing, and Pingora Holdings (collectively the Bayview Companies...

01/17/2025

On Jan. 8, the Springfield Utility Board met for a special work session to discuss emergency preparedness and its After-Action Report about last year’s ice storm. Both water and power divisions gave a 20-minute presentation proposing their suggestions for improvements.

SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Utility Board is applying geospatial mapping technology to streamline communication with the public after last year’s ice storm. On Jan. 8, the Springfield Utility Board met for a special work session to discuss emergency preparedness and its After-Action Report abo...

01/17/2025

The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce will seal its 2024 Time Capsule for the next 25 years on Jan. 22 in the Chamber building at 101 S. A St.

The propane tank-shaped capsule was first revealed at the Chamber’s Inspire Excellence Award in February last year. It was part of a celebration of the Chamber’s 75 years of service to the community.

SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce will seal its 2024 Time Capsule for the next 25 years on Jan. 22 in the Chamber building at 101 S. A St. The propane tank-shaped capsule was first revealed at the Chamber’s Inspire Excellence Award in February last year. It was part[Read Mor...

01/17/2025

Since its inception 30 years ago, Dolly’s Imagination Library has expanded to five countries, with over 2 million books distributed to over 3 million children. Registered participants from birth to age five receive a hand-selected, age-appropriate book at no cost to their families each month. However, each community is responsible for raising funds to keep the program going in their area.

SPRINGFIELD – From her melodic voice to her voluminous blonde hair, Dolly Parton has been a fixture of popular culture for decades. In addition to crafting heartfelt, toe-tapping tunes and starring in television and films loved by a multi-generational fanbase, she is also known as “The Book Lady...

01/16/2025

Pleasant Hill football coach Jeremiah Heacock resigned after the end of the 2024 season, athletic director Kyle McClain and Heacock confirmed.

PLEASANT HILL – Pleasant Hill football coach Jeremiah Heacock resigned after the end of the 2024 season, athletic director Kyle McClain and Heacock confirmed. There was no official date on the resignation, and the position was posted on the Pleasant Hill School District website on Dec. 4, 2024. .....

01/16/2025

After the state’s fire marshals fired off a statement categorically debunking the “news” about an alleged regulatory thwart to Oregon’s wildfire response in California, local chiefs are also sounding the siren on misinformation.

After the state’s fire marshals fired off a statement categorically debunking the “news” about an alleged regulatory thwart to Oregon’s wildfire response in California, local chiefs are also sounding the siren on misinformation.  In a Jan. 12 statement posted on The Oregon State Fire Marsha...

01/16/2025

Congratulations to Lucas LaBounty of the boys basketball team on winning this week's Athlete of the Week!

01/14/2025

RECAP: The first week back from the holidays for sports was quite the rollercoaster. Upon our first week, we witnessed an intense game from the Colts and an important game for the Bulldogs. Check these stories out now on our website: chronicle1909.com!

01/14/2025

2024 was full of amazing moments and groundbreaking achievements 🥳🎉. For our first edition of 2025, we compiled a list of our top 10 sports moments last year. From Cottage Grove's Carter Bengtson to Thurston's legion of all-state baseball players, we've got it covered! Check it out now on chronicle1909.com!

01/11/2025

Over 3,000 youth walk through Connected Lane County’s doors annually. Each youth has a unique goal, whether it’s finding career guidance, gaining hands-on STEM experience, or navigating housing and food assistance. Connected Lane County strives to meet youth where they are through various programs, events, and experiences.

Over 3,000 youth walk through Connected Lane County’s doors annually. Each youth has a unique goal, whether it’s finding career guidance, gaining hands-on STEM experience, or navigating housing and food assistance. Connected Lane County strives to meet youth where they are through various progra...

01/10/2025

Young women in the Miss category between 17-26 years old will compete for an official state crown and title and multiple scholarships valued between $100 and $500, coming in at $5,000 in total. Miss contestants include six Corvallis, Portland, South Eugene, Willamette Valley, Eugene, and Southern Oregon representatives. There are also five in the Teen category (ages 13-18), with Victoria Acosta representing Springfield and Emma Jean Sanders representing Cottage Grove. Ten princesses range between the ages of 5-12.

SPRINGFIELD – Six beautiful women competing for the title of queen. It sounds like a situation out of a reality TV show, not something that would happen in Springfield.  On the contrary, A Queen’s Affair: Miss Oregon Volunteer Pageant will be hosted for the first time at the Wildish Theater[Rea...

01/10/2025

Congratulations to Noah Blair of the Thurston Colts Boys Basketball Team on winning this weeks Ahtlete of the Week!

01/10/2025

Candace Solesbee is what one might call a “proud Grover.” A fourth-generation resident and owner of Shampoo Dolls Salon and 5 Flying Monkeys antique store on Main Street, she is eager to step into her second term as mayor of Cottage Grove.

COTTAGE GROVE – Candace Solesbee is what one might call a “proud Grover.” A fourth-generation resident and owner of Shampoo Dolls Salon and 5 Flying Monkeys antique store on Main Street, she is eager to step into her second term as mayor of Cottage Grove.  In many ways, Solesbee said[Read Mor...

01/10/2025

The words “ice storm 2024” make any Oregonian shudder, conjuring up memories of lost power, freezing temperatures, and rogue tree limbs.

But VanGordon sees a different image in his mind, zeroing in on the dedication of Springfield residents, First Responders, and city leaders who stepped up.

SPRINGFIELD – “If roads are the bones of the city, people are the heart and soul of the city,” Sean VanGordon, Springfield mayor, said.  From navigating catastrophic weather to serving as a backdrop for thousands of eager runners tackling the 26.2-mile Eugene Marathon, Springfield saw its fai...

01/10/2025

Dave Stram and his wife, Jocelyn, have always known that there was something special about the city of Creswell. Arriving in town as fresh college graduates in 1982, the couple have called the area home for over four decades, where he served as a pastor, piano teacher, and mayor of Creswell.

CRESWELL – Dave Stram and his wife, Jocelyn, have always known that there was something special about the city of Creswell. Arriving in town as fresh college graduates in 1982, the couple have called the area home for over four decades, where he served as a pastor, piano teacher, and[Read More...]

01/04/2025

The scouts have rebranded as Scouting America, and more important than a new name is the commitment to a more inclusive environment, said Dave Jarvis, president of the Oregon Trail Council in Eugene. He oversees areas, including the southern Willamette Valley.

EUGENE – One might think they understand what the Boys Scouts of America are all about. After all, the world-renowned organization has been around for more than 100 years.   Well, think again.  The scouts have rebranded as Scouting America, and more important than a new name is the commitment[Re...