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Creswell, Oregon · CreswellEUGENE — Earlier this week, the Eugene Springfield NAACP hosted a press conference to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the forced disbursement of the Ferry Street Village settlement. The event honored the 75th anniversary of the five African American families forced to relocate in 1949 in preparation for the Ferry Street Bridge Project. “We must remember the failure, the good, and the bad. We must acknowledge those moments that have caused pr…See the Story
Local NAACP reflects on anniversary of injustice
Creswell, Oregon · CreswellEUGENE – After a bracket change due to their role as hosts in the upcoming state tournament, the Eugene Challengers had the opportunity to take down an old semifinalist foe, Salem’s Post 20 Dirtbags, 9-1 last Friday. The victory helped propel the team to victory the next day against Medford, securing the Area 4 title. The Challengers now turn their attention to the upcoming American Legion AAA state tournament July 26-31 on their home field at…See the Story
Challengers sweep Medford, charge into state tournament
Creswell, Oregon · CreswellFor Trekkies, Trekkers, and fans of science fiction, some primo entertainment is about to unfold. Each summer for the last 11 years, Trek Theater has put on a Star Trek episode in the park. This year, “The Arsenal of Freedom” will be performed at 6 p.m. on Aug. 3, 4, 10 and 11 at the Irving Grange, 1011 Irvington Drive, Eugene. Admission is free.
Joanie M. Starshine Kent with husband Clark Kent, residents of Creswell involved in past and curre…See the Story
Trek Theater: Creswell actors boldly going where no Trekkies have gone before
Creswell, Oregon · CreswellBEND – “Son, get out of the business.” My first break in the newspaper industry was 1983, typing in sports statistics and weather data for The Miami News, an afternoon paper in my hometown. The newsroom was on the sixth of six floors, surrounded on two sides by nearly floor-to-ceiling glass panels looking over Biscayne Bay and a causeway that took you to the beach. The sunrise usually coincided with our early morning deadline, and it was an incr…See the Story
Doom & gloom? Not in our newsroom
Creswell, Oregon · CreswellSPRINGFIELD – For the first time since implementing the Vertical Housing Tax Zone on Oct. 12, 2004, the City received and unanimously approved an application for a Vertical Housing Tax Credit.
BOB WILLIAMS/THE CHRONICLETop left: A photo of 448 Main St. from last October. Top right: A photo of the building taken this month. This building will feature 12 upstairs units and three units on the first floor. Two of the leases for the first floor hav…See the Story
Main Street space gets tax break for building up in Springfield
Creswell, Oregon · CreswellLCSO recovers drowning victim from Fern Ridge LCSO Marine Patrol deputies and Oregon State Police responded to Fern Ridge Reservoir for a report of a drowning on Saturday, July 20, around 3 p.m. Witnesses reported the victim, a 26-year-old male who was not wearing a life jacket, was swimming from their boat before going under water and not resurfacing. Volunteers with the Lane County Sheriff’s Dive Team responded. After several hours of searchi…See the Story
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Eugene · EugeneThe Corvallis Folklore Society returns for its second year hosting the Corvallis Celtic Festival around the Corvallis Central Park from Thursday, July 25, through Sunday, July 28. The event celebrates all things Celtic, but most importantly provides a venue for Corvallis’ many Celtic musicians. Cliff Feldman, a Corvallis Folklore Society member and media contact, says there are 10 bands for every venue in Corvallis, and the Celtic Festival hopes…See the Story
Hundreds of Years of Tradition
Eugene · EugeneA new home with the same peaceful family vibe, Flutestock comes to Springfield for its three-day run beginning July 26. The festival began in 2017 at the Elkton Community Education Center to celebrate the soothing and peaceful sounds of the Native American flute. Flutestock spent five of the next seven years (two years off for the pandemic) establishing a foothold in the Pacific Northwest. “It was great for the first five years,” says Alby Thoum…See the Story