The Chronicle

12/09/2024

Get ready for a D'OH-licious night out!

Join us at Prime Time Sports Bar & Grill on Dec 9th from 5-9pm for our Simpsons themed menu benefiting 3 local charities!
Enjoy Monday Night Football while surrounded by fellow fans and tasty treats inspired by The Simpsons.

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12/07/2024

Last year, ReFED estimated that Americans would waste 312 million pounds of food during Thanksgiving. This figure would have produced an amount of carbon dioxide equivalent to driving a car 73,109 times around the Earth’s equator.

In my job, I run across many screaming statistics about solid waste, pollution, and climate change that sometimes make me stop and say, “Yikes.” Just in time for the holidays, I ran across these statistics from the nonprofit ReFED regarding Thanksgiving food waste. Last year, ReFED estimated tha...

12/06/2024

Giving to local nonprofits is now as easy as pressing a button. Through Dec. 15, three Giving Machines will be at the Valley River Center Mall, allowing customers to donate to their community or globally during their holiday shopping.

EUGENE — Giving to local nonprofits is now as easy as pressing a button. Through Dec. 15, three Giving Machines will be at the Valley River Center Mall, allowing customers to donate to their community or globally during their holiday shopping.  The Giving Machines are bright red vending machines ...

12/06/2024

Thank you to Prime Time Sports Bar and Grill for hosting and creating this awesome Simpsons themed menu to benefit 3 local charities here in Springfield. Come out and join us December 9th, from 5-9 p.m. at Prime Time Sports Bar & Grill for the Officially-Unofficial Simpsons Watch-O-Rama Monday Night Football Game!

12/06/2024

As of right now, the county has 30.0% of children between the ages of 0 and 5 have access to childcare, so when 60 more affordable spots open up, it is something to celebrate.

On Nov. 21, Willamalane hosted an opening celebration for their new preschool facility Tiny Ducks Preschool at the Bob Keefer Center in Springfield.

SPRINGFIELD – Despite the gallons of annual rain in Lane County, it is considered a desert — a childcare desert. According to research conducted in 2022 by Oregon’s Early Learning Division, almost every county is regarded as a childcare desert for children ages 0-2. Lane County does a bit bett...

12/06/2024

City manager Michelle Amberg’s last day is Dec. 13, so the Creswell City Council and staff have been reviewing resumes and letters of interest. On Tuesday, the Council unanimously appointed Spencer Nebel as the interim city manager.

CRESWELL — City manager Michelle Amberg’s last day is Dec. 13, so the Creswell City Council and staff have been reviewing resumes and letters of interest. On Tuesday, the Council unanimously appointed Spencer Nebel as the interim city manager. On Dec. 3, Creswell City Council convened a special ...

12/06/2024

One of the most significant weekends of football in the southern Willamette Valley is about to kick off in a mashup of “in real life” and in virtual reality. And Prime Time Sports Bar & Grill will be the place to take in all of the action and fun.

Chronicle Staff Report  SPRINGFIELD – One of the most significant weekends of football in the southern Willamette Valley is about to kick off in a mashup of “in real life” and in virtual reality. And Prime Time Sports Bar & Grill will be the place to take in all of[Read More...]

12/06/2024

On Saturday, Dec. 7, the Oldest & Coldest Parade will wrap around Springfield streets with the theme “Gingerbread Kisses & Christmas Wishes.” The parade will start at 1 p.m. at 21st and Olympic, down Mohawk Boulevard, and end at Pioneer Parkway East and Main Street.

On Saturday, Dec. 7, the Oldest & Coldest Parade will wrap around Springfield streets with the theme “Gingerbread Kisses & Christmas Wishes.” The parade will start at 1 p.m. at 21st and Olympic, down Mohawk Boulevard, and end at Pioneer Parkway East and Main Street. The grand marshal is Internat...

12/02/2024

ESPN, Disney, the Simpsons, and the NFL will premiere The Simpsons Funday Football on Monday, Dec. 9, an animated Monday Night Football game transformed in real-time into the iconic Simpsons “Springfield” using Sony’s Beyond Sports Technology.

Local Simpsons and NFL experts will be watching the game with fans at Prime Time amid numerous festivities, raffles, trivia, and more. The special event is scheduled for 5-9 p.m.

11/30/2024

Held in partnership with the Springfield Chamber of Commerce, the Safe Streets, Strong Businesses roundtable provided attendees with a comprehensive look at SPD’s commitment to tackling retail theft and utilizing local partnerships. It also unveiled new measures designed to promote crime control in the area.

SPRINGFIELD — As stores gear up to accommodate an influx of shoppers this holiday season, one common fear remains on retailers’ minds: theft.  While thievery may see a spike this time of year, the Springfield Police Department has been working to combat the problem for some time, unveiling upda...

11/30/2024

Grant funding will be used to rebuild the area from 8th Street to Willamette’s Coast Fork bridge. According to the project summary, renovations to sidewalks, curbs, and gutters are on the list. Other updates will include water services, lamp pole implementations, and upgrades to street trees, water fountains, and pavement striping.

COTTAGE GROVE – Affectionately coined the “Covered Bridge Capital of Oregon,” Cottage Grove’s Main Street blends delicious eateries, local shops, and historical flair. Nearby, tourists and community members alike embrace the outdoors at 14-acre Bohemia Park, a music venue and idyllic backdro...

11/29/2024

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 46% of women participated in the labor force as of 2023, and those percentages plummet dramatically when considering fields such as auto mechanics, manufacturing, and construction.

SPRINGFIELD — Our local Rosies remember a groundbreaking time for women in the workforce.  During WWII, over six million women were building planes, welding machines, assembling ships, and doing any job that had previously been held by a man.  Although those women were ready to change their life...

11/29/2024

On Nov. 22, at Willamalane Adult Activity Center, Sen. Wyden and Rep. Hoyle hosted a press conference in conjunction with Eugene-Springfield seniors and local advocates to brief attendees on Medicare updates, protect seniors from fraudulent activity, and ensure that seniors are enrolled in Medicare by the Dec. 7 deadline.

SPRINGFIELD—This Thanksgiving, Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Val Hoyle are urging Oregonians to have conversations with older loved ones about Medicare enrollment (along with their turkey and sides) at the dining room table.  On Nov. 22, at Willamalane Adult Activity Center, Sen. Wyden and Rep. Hoyle h...

11/29/2024

As he begins his first year running the boys basketball program at Pleasant Hill High School, he’s not only heavily invested in making his students better basketball players, but better people, too. With two all-star players – 6-foot-3 senior guard Gavin Inglish and 6-1 junior guard Landen Melvin – and a strong supporting cast, expectations have never been higher for Billies fans.

CRESWELL – It’s probably fair to say that Luke Jackson is heavily invested. As he begins his first year running the boys basketball program at Pleasant Hill High School, he’s not only heavily invested in making his students better basketball players, but better people, too. With two all-star p...

11/29/2024

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11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving! Today we’re announcing our winter sports previews. Pick up one of our print copies or check out our list online of all our local winter sports schedules, top returning players, and more!
Photos by: Bob Williams, Kallie Hansel Tennes, CG Yearbook
High School Sports Zone is sponsored by Papa Murphy's Pizza

11/26/2024

Creswell Sergeant solves car clout cases, but has unclaimed property to return to owners

CRESWELL – In the early morning hours of Nov. 26, numerous vehicles in the Creswell area were broken into and items stolen.

Lane County Sheriff’s Creswell Sergeant Speldrich identified and contacted the juvenile suspects. A large amount of stolen property was seized. The case is referred to the Lane County juvenile district attorney per policy.

There is no way to identify who most of the property belongs to. If you were a victim of this series of car break-ins on November 26th, please contact Sergeant Speldrich at [email protected] or visit Creswell City Hall during business hours.

11/23/2024

Our team enjoyed breakfast during a business meeting yesterday at Prime Time Sports Bar and Grill. Great food and atmosphere.