CRESWELL – The Creswell Area Historical Society received a $5,000 grant from the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund to go toward the museum’s new roof.In late 2025, the building at 55 N. 5th St. underwent significant roof repairs. Museum volunteer Amy Sierzega said there were some places in the ceiling where she could see straight through to…

Frost has been coating the southern Willamette Valley, with a record low of 18 degrees on Jan. 25. High temperatures have been hovering around the mid- to high-40s. Chronicle photographer Bob Williams captured the frozen fog at Mount Pisgah during a morning hike over the weekend, enjoying the solitude of the area at dawn. Although…

DRAIN – The Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal two-vehicle traffic crash on Elkhead Road during the early morning hours of Jan. 14. An investigation indicated that Donald Lawrence Brown, 89, of Drain, was traveling westbound on Elkhead Road when the vehicle drifted into the eastbound lane. Brown was not wearing a seatbelt at the…

On Jan. 16 at 9:30 p.m., Josua Ryan Diocson, 20, of Springfield was driving recklessly in the area of E. Hunter Road and Lindsay Lane, Veneta. Three passengers were in the vehicle, including a juvenile. Diocson was arrested for DUII and other charges. On Jan. 22 at 8 p.m., deputies responded to milepost 20 on…

SPRINGFIELD – On Jan. 26 at about 3:25 p.m., Springfield officers responded to a single-vehicle crash near the intersection of Gateway Street and International Way. Multiple callers reported a vehicle crashed into a tree and was on its side with occupants. Officers, first on scene, found several people assisting the entrapped occupants. One juvenile occupant…

COTTAGE GROVE – The victim in the shooting death from last week has been identified as Eusebio Pablo Pablo, 50, of Cottage Grove. The death is being investigated as a homicide. On Jan. 20 at about 5:30 a.m., officers with the Cottage Grove Police Department responded to a report of a man who was found…

LANE COUNTY – The Federal Emergency Management Agency last week announced it has revised preliminary flood maps for Lane County and the Cities of Creswell, Cottage Grove, Eugene, and Springfield. The maps identify revised flood hazards along Amazon, Fall, and Silk Creeks; Coast and Middle Forks of the Willamette River; and the Row River. Before…

Many years ago, I walked home irritated with my spiritual director (my professional training is as a minister). Her sin? She had said that she thought I’d be a lot happier if I were a little less judgmental. I was irritated because I had worked very hard for my self-righteousness. I had been doing faith…

Springfield School Board needs a reset Dear Editor: In a close 3–2 vote, the Springfield Board of Education approved a $2.34 million midyear reduction-in-force that will eliminate 27 licensed full-time-equivalent positions after semester break. Board Chair Heather Quaas-Annsa and members Nicole De Graff and Ken Kohl cast the deciding votes. No one denies that budgets…

The Oregon Department for Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) has kicked off its annual trout stocking program. The hatchery tankers, filled with feisty rainbow trout, have hit the road, making the rounds like they do every year, initially to small- and medium-sized water bodies all up and down the Willamette Valley, along their way planting trout…

COTTAGE GROVE – Early in the third quarter of Friday’s boys basketball game between No. 24 Cottage Grove and No. 3 Marist Catholic, Spartans junior guard Brodey Drennan went for a reverse layup. Lions junior Trevor Cooper attempted to block the shot, but Drennan made the shot. The much bigger loss came from Cooper landing…

COTTAGE GROVE – The No. 15 Cottage Grove Lions lost to No. 4 Marist 67-50 on Friday night, falling to 10-6 on the season and third place in the Sky Em League. The Lions struggled from long range on Friday, managing to make 1-of-12 3-point attempts. Marist’s defense played a significant role in those shooting…

THURSTON defeated Springfield 83-20 on Tuesday. Thurston had six players with seven or more points, led by Lucas LaBounty’s 22. The Colts took a 24-7 first-quarter lead and never looked back. Noah Solo scored 15 of the Millers 20 points. Thurston defeated Mountain View 72-21 on Thursday. The Colts led 41-8 by halftime. LaBounty and…

SPRINGFIELD: The No. 2 Millers (15-1) continued their dominance last week. The Millers took down No. 15 Thurston (6-9) 63-35 on Tuesday before beating No. 30 Ashland (3-12) 96-15 on Friday. The wins extended the Millers’ winning streak to 14 games. The Millers continue to fight for the top spot in the Class 5A state…

THURSTON (12-4, 4-0)■ Tipping off: Thurston, No. 4 in Class 5A, has two league matchups this week. The first is on Friday, at 7 p.m. against No. 13 Ashland (11-5, 2-2), who is hoping to snap the Colts’ nine-game winning streak. The Colts have won four games in a row against the Grizzlies, although Ashland…

SPRINGFIELDTipping off: The No. 2 Millers (15-1) travel to No. 17 North Eugene (9-8) on Tuesday before hosting No. 3 Crater (14-3) on Friday. Friday’s matchup against the Comets will be particularly interesting as the two teams have been neck-and-neck in the Midwestern League all season. This is the first of the teams’ two matchups…

SPRINGFIELD: The Millers will face off in the Tod Surmon Tournament this Saturday. The Millers will face Beaverton, Central, Churchill, Dayton, Glide, Marshfield, McMinnville, McNary, Mountainside, Newport, Philomath, Sheldon, South Albany, South Eugene, and Thurston. Vincent Andrews (138) and Haley Siders (125) have been dominant all season long, and this is another chance to prove…

SPRINGFIELD: The Millers girls took second (84.5) while the boys finished sixth (116) at the Willamette Invitational last Saturday. All eight of the Millers’ girls placed within the top four of their weight class. Haley Siders (125), Jules Starnes (130), and Sadie Garcia (170) were all standouts, each earning second place. For the boys, Vincent…

Colonel Richard “Dick” Michael Heyman Jr.: May 25, 1924 – Jan. 25, 2026 Fighter pilot extraordinaire Colonel Richard “Dick” Michael Heyman Jr., 101, of Creswell, died on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, following a short illness.  Born May 25, 1924, in Coffeyville, Kansas, Richard’s remarkable journey began just seven days after his 18th birthday when he…

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE LLG 22-127423 A default has occurred under the terms of a trust deed made by Melody D Morgan, whose address is 3251 W 18th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97402 as grantor to First American Title, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Summit Funding, Inc., its…

EUGENE – Around 1,000 people met up on a cold Monday morning at Autzen Stadium to join the Eugene-Springfield National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s (NAACP) march and celebration. What started as a few hundred people gathered outside the icy X’s and O’s on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. grew into nearly 1,000…

SPRINGFIELD – Salon services have expanded in the strip mall on Mohawk Blvd. and Marcola Rd. in Springfield. Founder Isha Dhalla, along with friends, family, neighbors, and Springfield Chamber ambassadors, welcomed the new Foxy Brows Threading Spa and Beauty Salon last Thursday. This is not Dhalla’s first rodeo by any means. She has been involved…

SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Chamber celebrated Dr. Matthew Collins on his first solo gig as a dentist at his office last Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Two Rivers Dental, 1717 Centennial Blvd., Suite #3, is a classic oral healthcare facility, with a receptionist desk at the front door, a waiting room with a fish tank,…

SPRINGFIELD – A group of seventh graders in the Springfield area has been building a functioning robot out of Legos, motors, and a sensor since last August. Last Saturday, they put their work to the test for the 2025-26 Intel Oregon FIRST LEGO Challenge Championship Tournament in Hillsboro. The six children in the Springfield Robotics…

SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Utility Board (SUB) general manager Jeff Nelson is retiring at the end of June after serving 30 years with the community-owned water and electric utility. The board is now faced with the task of recruiting a new general manager. During SUB’s January board meeting, it was confirmed that a new manager will…

EUGENE – The Oregon State University Extension Service in Lane County is offering a nine-part workshop series titled “Adulting 101” for youth ages 13-18. The program covers topics such as self-defense, budgeting, and career readiness. Adulting 101 will be held on Monday evenings and Saturday mornings from Feb. 9 to March 9 at the OSU…

JUNCTION CITY – The Oregon State University Extension Small Farms Program will host Rural Living Day on March 7 at Junction City High School. The event for rural landowners includes sessions on weed management, soils, tree identification, and more. Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m., with programs beginning at 9 a.m. Registration is $20, and scholarships…

GLENWOOD – On Jan. 13 at 7 a.m., deputies from the Lane County Sheriff’s Office responded to a physical dispute at the intersection of East 14th and Lexington avenues in Glenwood. They spoke with several individuals involved in the incident and witnesses, and reviewed surveillance footage from a nearby business. Deputies have established probable cause…

COOS BAY – On Jan. 14, at 11:46 a.m., Oregon State Police received information regarding a possible sighting of Marcquis Andrew Lee White, 33, who was wanted in connection with an assault on Jan. 12 in Springfield. Bandon Police Chief Cory Dhillon arrived at the location, near milepost 7 on Seven Devils Road, and identified…

COTTAGE GROVE – On Jan. 20 at about 5:30 a.m., officers with the Cottage Grove Police Department responded to a report of a man who was found on the ground, unconscious and bleeding in the 1500 Block of Hwy 99. When officers arrived, they found an adult male with an apparent gunshot wound. Officers attempted…

SPRINGFIELD – Willamalane officials announced last week that Board of Directors member Greg James has retired from the board after 23 years of service. This resignation was effective Jan. 14. Over more than two decades of board service, James served as president and vice president, and on numerous committees, playing a central role in guiding…

COTTAGE GROVE – The Chronicle and Habitat for Humanity of Central Lane combined forces at last week’s Business After Hours event hosted by the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce at the Bank Building on Main Street. Participants learned more about the planned development of up to seven new homes in Cottage Grove. The project…

Oregon Parks Forever is hosting its sixth annual Happy Little (Virtual) 5K race, inspired by the late “happy little trees” artist Bob Ross, to raise money for tree planting. Participants can walk, run, paddle, or roll to complete a 5K anywhere outdoors from April 18-26. Registration is open until April 15 or until participation caps…

THURSTON – Thurston Colts sophomore Brody Corgain rotated in help defense, picking up the rolling North Eugene Highlanders player who was headed to the hoop. Corgain rejected the layup attempt, and a Colts teammate picked up the ball. Three passes later, the Colts’ Treyson Hill made an easy layup to give his team a 43-31…

CRESWELL – Creswell lost at home 57-56 in overtime to Cascade on Saturday in its final non-league game of the season. The Bulldogs trailed 24-17 at halftime; it was the largest lead for either team. The Bulldogs made a 9-0 run to start the third period to make it a game. But poor rebounding troubles…

■ PLEASANT HILL defeated Elmira 57-46 on Tuesday. The Billies have won seven straight league games over the Falcons. … On Friday, the Billies defeated Harrisburg 54-52 to come out 2-0 in the first week of league play. Pleasant Hill has won eight of its past nine games. During that time, all but one team…

THURSTON (10-4, #4)■ Tipping off: The Colts moved from No. 8 to No. 4 after defeating two Top 5 opponents in North Eugene and Crater last week. The Colts’ recorded an 18+ margin of victory in both games. This week, the Colts travel to No. 24 Mountain View (4-9) on Thursday for a non-league matchup.…

■ SPRINGFIELD: The No. 2 Millers (13-1) went 2-0 last week in their first Midwestern League games. First, they beat No. 28 Churchill (4-12) 70-13 on Tuesday then No. 19 Eagle Point (7-7) 56-21 on Friday. While the Millers still haven’t lost since early December, they were overtaken in the Class 5A state rankings this…

■ SPRINGFIELD: The No. 2 Millers (13-1) have two games this week. On Tuesday, the Millers travel to their rival, No. 18 Thurston (5-8). On Friday, the Millers host No. 29 Ashland (3-11). It would be a shock if they were to lose their perfect Midwestern League record, and their 12-game win streak this week.…

RECAPS ■ SPRINGFIELD: The Millers competed in the Nick Lutz Invitational last weekend. The girls placed 11th with 60 points and the boys placed 16th with 53. Haley Siders (125) was the lone first placer for the Millers last weekend. Michael Christie (126) placed second and Vincent Andrews (138) placed third for the boys, while…

Michael Roy Archer, 76, of Eugene/Springfield, died Jan. 2. Arrangements: Sunset Hills.   Janet Marie Smith, 84, of Cottage Grove, died Jan. 3. Arrangements: Smith-Lund-Mills.   Sherri Jolen Kronberger, 61, of Cottage Grove, died Jan. 5. Arrangements: Smith Lund Mills.   Jefferson Grosso, 86, of Eugene, died Jan. 5. Arrangements: Sunset Hills Funeral Home.   David Edgar Drake, 90,…

SPRINGFIELD — Flock Safety has begun removing all automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras in the City of Springfield, the Springfield Police Department (SPD) announced Wednesday, Jan. 21. The removal process is underway, and all ALPR units are expected to be taken down by the end of this week. This action follows SPD’s earlier decision…

Yellow Wood Stove Advisory ContinuesEugene, Springfield, Oakridge, Westfir & UGB’s Possible end Friday (1/23) morning   Yellow Wood Stove Advisory Continues for Eugene, Springfield, Oakridge, Westfir & UGBs: Due to a strong stagnant air mass that is not expected to clear until Friday (1/23), the yellow wood stove advisory continues for Eugene, Springfield, Oakridge, Westfir and their urban growth boundaries (UGB’s). We are…

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Jeannie Alexis Williams, 81, passed away January 4, 2026. She was born Marilyn Jean Morris to Thomas and Dorothy Morris on August 23, 1944 in Comanche, Oklahoma. Her family moved to California then Oregon when she was young so she grew up in Drain, Oregon. Jeannie married David Edward Williams on September 1, 1961 in…

COTTAGE GROVE – Downtown Cottage Grove is the historic, social, and economic heart of the town. Main Street is dotted with entrepreneurs whose shops enhance its vitality and unique character. This vibrant area offers a variety of attractions, including thrift stores, coffee shops, salons, bookstores, and restaurants. BOB WILLIAMS / THE CHRONICLE You might even…

CRESWELL – It was a slam dunk for youth in Creswell on Monday, after the Creswell City Council approved an amendment to allocate $15,000 for the installation of a half-court basketball court at the Cobalt Activity Center at 364 Cobalt Lane. This initiative follows community feedback that stressed the need for more sports facilities in…

A bank-robbing crime spree in South Lane has resulted in a five-year jail sentence for Clarke Chaos Zyz, 38, of Eugene. He was sentenced on Jan. 7 by the Lane County Circuit Court to serve 70 months – about five and a half years – in the custody of the Department of Corrections, according to…

SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA) held its annual meeting on Jan. 12 to elect new officers as mandated by its board bylaws. Kori Rodley, who previously served as Chair, was succeeded after Victoria Doyle’s resignation in August 2025. Alan Stout temporarily held both the Vice Chair and Secretary positions after Beth Blackwell’s…

SPRINGFIELD – At the Jan. 5 Springfield City Council meeting, finance director Nathan Bell asked the council for direction on whether to proceed with the process for the city’s Municipal Court becoming a court of record. Under Oregon law, the main difference between a municipal court and a court of record is the permanence of…

CRESWELL – The City Council on Monday night approved a contract with Westech Engineering for engineering services, sewer collections, and infiltration improvements – a top priority for a city stuck in a building moratorium. This initiative arises from a 2023 mutual agreement between the City of Creswell and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)…

SPRINGFIELD – In its search for housing shortage solutions, the City is looking to convert a parking lot on Main Street into a several-story apartment complex. In mid-September last year, the Springfield City Council entered an agreement with a Eugene-based developer, Obie Companies Incorporated, for a new downtown apartment complex. At a Jan. 12 Springfield…

After a little time off for the holidays, it’s good to be back. I hope your holiday season was full of joy and memories. As the parent of an 8-year-old, I can assure you ours was especially fun. As the holidays wrap up and we look to the new year, it’s a good reminder that…

SALEM – The Oregon monthly Jobs Report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) found that 33% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in December, unchanged from November. Unfilled job openings remain above the historical average of 24%. “Small business owners are still struggling to fill their…

Lane County will not conduct its Point-in-Time Count (PIT) to track homelessness this year, as announced last week. The PIT count, initiated in 2005, includes an annual sheltered count and a biennial unsheltered count. Due to technological advancements, the Lane County Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and its By Name List now provide a more…

EUGENE — Lane County is establishing a seven-member task force to develop a new land-banking program to increase affordable housing. The program was created by the Lane County Board of Commissioners in 2025 as part of its effort to support affordable housing development. “We desperately need housing in Lane County,” said Eric Mongan, Lane County…

The Lane County Low-Income Household Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has received its federal fiscal year 2026 funding, which was delayed due to the recent government shutdown. However, the program will begin with a $1.2 million reduction compared to last year. In December, applications were mailed to senior residents (aged 60 and older) and to individuals…

On Jan. 2 at 9 p.m., a deputy observed a pickup run a red light westbound on Main Street in Springfield, then straddle both lanes. The deputy initiated a traffic stop; however, the vehicle did not stop until it was in Eugene. The driver, Bryan Richard Like, 47, of Eugene, was arrested for DUII. On…

EUGENE – On Jan. 7 at 3 a.m., a Lane County Sheriff’s deputy observed a vehicle driving west on Irving Road, Eugene, at more than 60 miles per hour in a 35-mile-per-hour zone. The deputy initiated a traffic stop; however, the vehicle continued to Northwest Expressway and accelerated north to over 100 miles per hour.…

SPRINGFIELD – On Jan. 11 at 1:32 p.m., Springfield Police responded to a report of a traffic accident involving a vehicle and an electric motorcycle in the 6400-block of Thurston Road. According to police, the preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle’s driver did not see the electric motorcycle as he turned southbound onto 64th Street from…

COTTAGE GROVE — The Cottage Grove Eagle Midwinter Count will take place Jan. 18 at two locations. Participants can start at Dorena Reservoir at 9:30 a.m., with morning parking available in the Walmart lot near Outdoor Living. The count is expected to last from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. In the afternoon, the count will…

Lane County Emergency Management is urging residents to participate in a brief survey to assess household-level actions taken to reduce wildfire risk. The survey, available in English and Spanish, aims to identify both community initiatives and barriers to wildfire preparedness. The survey is open until Jan. 30. Participation is estimated to take 15-20 minutes. English…

EUGENE – During its first regular meeting of 2026, the Lane County Board of Commissioners appointed a chair and a vice chair. District 1 Commissioner Ryan Ceniga, who represents West Lane, was appointed as chair, while District 5 Commissioner Heather Buch, representing South Lane, including Creswell and Cottage Grove, was appointed as vice chair. Ceniga…

Girls basketball team begins league play with loss Seth ThompsonThe Chronicle THURSTON – Thurston faced Eagle Point in both teams’ Midwestern League opener on Thursday night, with the Colts falling to the Eagles 51-41 in girls basketball. Both teams entered the game at .500 – the Colts 5-5 and the Eagles 6-6 – hoping to…

ELI THOMASThe Chronicle COTTAGE GROVE – Aaron Merrill, a 37-year coaching veteran who led South Eugene High School’s junior varsity team the past two years, has been hired as Cottage Grove’s new coach, athletic director Garrett Bridgens announced Dec. 19. Merrill was head coach at Springfield High School from 2018-22. Bridgens said the hiring process…

RECAPS ■ CRESWELL defeated Cottage Grove 71-32 on Tuesday, Jan. 6. Mason Schartz showed what his return means for the Bulldogs, as he scored 20 points on 6-of-8 shooting from the field, 2-of-2 from 3-point range and 6-of-6 from the free throw line. The Bulldogs shot a season-best 63% from 3-point range. No Lions player…

RECAPS ■ SPRINGFIELD: The No. 1 Millers (11-1) went 2-0 last week, propelling them to the top spot in the Class 5A rankings. On Tuesday, the Millers beat 4A No. 12 Cascade (4-7) 57-52 to push the Cougars’ losing streak to five games. On Monday, the Millers took down 4A No. 1 Stayton (9-2) 56-31.…

RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL Tuesday, Jan. 6 ■ Creswell 71, Cottage Grove 32■ Cascade 60, Springfield 48 Thursday, Jan. 8 ■ Thurston 91, Eagle Point 39 Friday, Jan. 9 ■ Marshfield 67, Cottage Grove 52■ Pleasant Hill 66, Oakland 45 Saturday, Jan. 10 ■ Creswell 100, Coquille 26■ Pleasant Hill 79, Toledo 44 GIRLS BASKETBALL Tuesday,…

■ SPRINGFIELD: The Millers boys and girls travel to the Nick Lutz invitational at Siuslaw to compete on Friday-Saturday. They’ll face off against Amity, Churchill, Coquille, Cottage Grove, Dayton, Elmira, Gilchrist, Gold Beach, Junction City, La Pine, Mohawk, Newport, North Lake, Pleasant Hill, Sheldon, Sheridan, Siletz Valley, Siuslaw/Mapleton, South Eugene, South Umpqua, Triangle Lake, and…

BOYS WRESTLING Tuesday, Jan. 13 ■ Pleasant Hill at Tri-Dual at Pleasant Hill HS, 5 p.m.■ Thurston at JV/Novice Match Night at Harrisburg HS, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14 ■ Thurston vs. Springfield Dual BWR Meet at SHS, 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16 ■ Pleasant Hill at Nick Lutz Invitational at Siuslaw HS, TBD■ Springfield…

RECAP ■ SPRINGFIELD: The Millers competed at Sheldon HS last week in the Sheldon Invite. Here, Matteo Buhr was a standout, getting first in the Male 500 Free, and second in the Male 100 Fly. Ben Cook took first place in the Male 200 IM, while Rachel Hurley placed first in the Female 100 Breast.…

COTTAGE GROVE – Living with a chronic condition can be challenging, especially as people age. But learning some practical skills can help older adults better navigate life’s “ups and downs.” Senior & Disability Services (S&DS) will help seniors embrace their age and increase their health knowledge through a free workshop, bringing it back to Cottage…

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Colts take down No. 3 Highlanders in early season rivalry clash By Eli Thomas The Chronicle EUGENE – Thurston defeated North Eugene 65-47 on Tuesday night in a boys basketball game to move to 2-0 in Midwestern League play. The Highlanders, who were ranked No. 3 in Class 5A before Tuesday’s loss, are 0-2 in…

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF THE SPRINGFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING EXEMPTION FROM COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACT FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE OF THE HISTORIC SPRINGFIELD DEPOT BUILDING Notice is hereby given that the Springfield City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers,…

SPRINGFIELD – In many ways, Izabella and Carson are just a couple of typical fifth-graders. In other ways, though, they’re a couple of quite extraordinary students in a dual-immersion (half-English, half-Spanish) program at Guy Lee Elementary School – and loving every minute of it! “It makes the day full, and we have a lot of…

LANE COUNTY – Lane County Commissioner Chair David Loveall delivered the 2025 State of the County address on Monday, discussing some of the County’s top accomplishments and what to expect in the upcoming year. According to Loveall, three pillars of the county require immediate attention: public safety, economic development, and support for the unhoused and…

CRESWELL – During the first Springfield City Council meeting after winter recess, officials representing Creswell and Lane County asked the council to consider expanding the regional wastewater system to connect to Creswell. Creswell has been under a development moratorium on the west side of Interstate 5 since July 2023. The moratorium prohibits new development, effectively…

SPRINGFIELD – After serving as principal of the Academy of Arts & Academics since 2018, Ame Beard plans to retire at the end of the school year, refocusing her efforts on her art and on using her historical home in Drain as an event venue. Ame Beard at Capricorn Manor “The school is in a…

SPRINGFIELD – Springfield City Councilor Beth Blackwell on Dec. 31 resigned from the Springfield City Council, stating she was unable to give the role the full attention it deserved. Springfield attorney Mary Bridget Smith initiated the Ward 4 resignation acceptance at the Jan. 5 council meeting. Appointed in April 2023 and recently re-elected in January…

SPRINGFIELD – The historic westbound OR 126B Main Street Bridge, built in 1929, spans the Willamette River. The bridge was closed on Monday, Jan. 5, and will remain closed for the next three weeks. Traffic in both directions is being detoured to the South A Street Bridge. According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, the…

As I prepare this week’s edition of The Angler’s Log, I’m excited to report that winter steelhead have returned to Oregon’s coastal rivers and streams for their annual spawning run, a tradition that has lasted for millennia. This season typically lasts around three months. A steelhead is a migratory fish that gleams like chrome and…

BY ELI THOMASTHE CHRONICLE CRESWELL – Creswell Bulldogs junior Mason Schartz intercepted a North Bend Bulldogs pass during the first quarter like a free safety in football and raced down the floor, dumping the ball to teammate Ace Arnold for an easy layup. The steal and score was part of a 12-0 run for Creswell,…

Seth ThompsonThe Chronicle CRESWELL – The Creswell Bulldogs hosted the No. 6 in Class 4A North Bend Bulldogs on Friday afternoon. North Bend entered this game 8-1, with its only loss coming to the No. 6 team in Class 5A, Crook County.Now, North Bend sits at 8-2. Creswell escaped on Friday, winning 45-44, rallying from…

RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL Monday, Dec. 29 ■ Thurston 60, South Medford 44■ Yamhill-Carlton 55, SHS 52■ Molalla 64, Cottage Grove 60■ Newport 64, Creswell 56■ Burns 54, Pleasant Hill 53 Tuesday, Dec. 30 ■ Hidden Valley 59, Springfield 53■ Klamath Union 54, CGHS 44 Wednesday, Jan. 31 ■ Cottage Grove 58, SHS 50 Friday, Jan.…

THURSTON (7-4) ■ Tipping off: The Colts start league play this week with two games. First, the Colts welcome No. 31 Eagle Point (2-8) on Friday, Jan. 9. The Colts have won four consecutive games coming into this matchup; the Eagles have lost four in a row. The Colts have won six consecutive league matchups…

■ THURSTON: Treyson Hill and Lucas LaBounty led the Colts to a 60-44 victory over South Medford on Monday, Dec. 29. Hill scored a season-high 25 points, and LaBounty added 23. The Colts shot 12-of-15 from the free throw line, a team strength. Three-point defense was also excellent for the Colts, allowing the Panthers to…

■ SPRINGFIELD: The No. 2 Millers (9-1) returned from break last week with two games. On Monday, Dec. 29 the Millers beat No. 9 Summit (7-4) 69-49 before taking down No. 17 Crescent Valley (4-6) 55-32 on Tuesday. Springfield has won 7-of-8 games and rose in the Class 5A state rankings to No. 3. ■…

SPRINGFIELD (9-1) ■ Tipping off: In their final games before Midwestern League play begins, the No. 2 Millers face two Class 4A teams. On Tuesday, Jan. 6, the Millers travel to No. 11 Cascade (4-6) before hosting No. 1 Stayton (8-1) on Monday, Jan 12. The Millers will have their hands full with the best…

RECAPS ■ THURSTON: The Colts boys won and the girls took fourth at the NW Duals Tournament on Dec. 29-30. On the boys side, Samuel Greenstreet (106), Lukas Salas Sanchez (113), Michael Salas Sanchez (120), Owen Ragonesi (126), and Ivan Henderson (138) dominated this tournament as each of them did not lose a match. Thurston…

BOYS WRESTLING Tuesday, Jan. 6 ■ Pleasant Hill at Tri-Dual at Pleasant Hill HS, 5 p.m.■ Thurston vs. West Albany Dual BWR Meet at West Albany HS, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7 ■ Creswell at Tri-Dual at Creswell HS, 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 ■ Creswell at Tri-Dual at Lowell HS, 6 p.m.■ Springfield at…

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GIRLS BASKETBALL CONFERENCE PREVIEWS SPRINGFIELD ■ The No. 3 Millers have dominated non-league play to start the season. After their victory in the Tarkanian Classic tournament in Las Vegas, the Millers are 7-1 with just over a week to go until Midwestern League games begin. The Millers’ defense has been elite so far this year,…

BOYS BASKETBALL CONFERENCE PREVIEWS SPRINGFIELD The Millers (1-6) are No. 30 in Class 5A. Apart from an impressive 19-point victory over Dallas, it has been a familiar story for the Millers. A -23.1 net rating – which measures margin of victory or defeat per game – is indicative of the Millers’ lack of competitiveness in…

SPRINGFIELD ■ Tipping off: The No. 3 Millers (7-1) faced No. 9 Summit (5-3) on Monday, Dec. 29 and played No. 19 Crescent Valley (3-4) on Tuesday. Both games happened after The Chronicle’s deadline. The games were the Millers’ first after winning the Tarkanian Classic in Las Vegas. The Millers allowed an average of 43.75…

COTTAGE GROVE ■ Tipping off: The Lions (1-7) are No. 29 in Class 4A. On Tuesday, Jan. 6, the Lions welcome the Creswell Bulldogs (5-3). On Saturday, Dec. 20, these two teams matched up in the consolation bracket of the Battle of I-5 Tournament. The Bulldogs won 74-33; Emerson Velarde and Ace Arnold led with 17…