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Shop Local for a chance to win prizes

Look for Win a Window signs in participating businesses! File photo The campaign: The Creswell Chamber of Commerce and its members encourage local shopping this holiday weekend. The ”Win a Window” program gives shoppers special discounts at participating businesses. Go…

A place of peace

R. Vicente Rubio has lived in Creswell since 2017; his mission is to serve through teaching and mentoring of youths, adults and seniors, regardless of background. Aliya Hall/The Chronicle CRESWELL – The dream of helping others was instilled in R.…

Whistle Stop building torn down

Last week, the Whistle Stop property on South Mill Street was being cleaned up. The structure was torn down and the asbestos-containing materials were hauled off, still leaving behind piles of debris. Erin Tierney/The Chronicle CRESWELL – As of press…

Heyman honored for valor

Photo provided/Holton Halstead PLEASANT HILL – Retired Colonel Richard Heyman, of Creswell, spent a lengthy career in the United States Air Force, serving in three wars including World War II, Korea and Vietnam. For his dedicated service to this country,…

Scene & Heard – Building Chops

Hanna Cooper File photo CRESWELL – Times were tough for Hannah Cooper when she first moved to Oregon. It was shortly after the financial collapse of 2008 and she needed a job. But nobody was hiring. ”I was crashing with…

Time spent, and its changing ways

LORANE – Each year, time seems to go faster and faster. Thinking back to my youth, it seemed as though the days, weeks and years, kept at a leisurely pace. There was time to go to school, do chores, spend…

CHS SPORTS RECAP

FOOTBALL SEASON RECAP Record: 4-5 overall, 3-2 in League Season superlatives: The Bulldogs’ progress this season was undeniable, particularly when you consider the team was 1-8 last year, winless in its league. Now, we’re here: 3rd overall in S-D3 League;…

ALL-DISTRICT GIRLS SOCCER

From left: Jillian Greenfield, Riley Lamm and Karinna Leonard. Not pictured is , Brielle Brick. Gini Davis/The Chronicle Four Creswell players – all defenders – have been named to 3A/2A/1A Special District 3 All-League teams for 2019. Senior Jillian Greenfield…

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