The road to Cottage Grove
1990 was a pivotal year in my life and it was time for a change. I left my native Florida in a painted-up Ford van a la Ken Kesey, which I had rigged out to live in. Having had the…
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
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Mark Herbert is a solid choice for District 11
Dear Editor, Voters in House District 11 have a new choice — an experienced choice — to represent them in Salem. Mark Herbert brings a solid history of thoughtful management, reasoned decision making and community involvement to the position. Mark’s…
Councilor Zettervall is a go-getter
Dear Editor, Very soon you will be voting on Creswell’s next mayor. Two members of the city council have applied for the position, councilors Zettervall and Mounce. Several months ago, I encouraged Councilor Zettervall to run for mayor, and I…
Thank you, Creswell First!
Dear Editor, Community Food for Creswell would like to thank Creswell First! for our two 2018 Community Service Fund awards, totaling $1,764. We purchased four stationary wire shelf units for use in our walk-in cooler, four mobile wire shelf units…
Response to ‘Reporting the tough stuff,’ ‘Local journalism matters’ pieces
Dear Editor, As a subscriber to The Chronicle and as a citizen of our community, I applaud the sentiments and intelligence of both Erin Tierney’s piece, ”On reporting the tough stuff,” and Aliya Hall’s opinion piece, ”Local journalism matters because…
The largest producer of blueberry plants is in our own backyard
Blueberries. The biggest blueberry nursery in the country, perhaps in the world, is right here in our neighborhood – and they don’t sell a single blueberry. No, they produce and sell millions of starter plants all over the world. Fall…
Creswell VFW participating in scholarship program
Creswell Post and Auxiliary 4039 is participating in the National VFW scholarship programs, “Voice of Democracy” (VOD) and “Patriot’s Pen.” The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) started the Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition in 1947. The VFW became a national…
Paul James Guynes
PAUL JAMES GUYNES – MARCH 5, 1950 – OCT. 9, 2018 Paul James Guynes, of Creswell, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 9, 2018. He was born March 5, 1950 in Oakdale, Calif. to parents Paul and Margaret (Garber)…
Neva Gray
NEVA GRAY – JAN. 25, 1925–OCT. 6, 2018 Neva Gray, 93, passed away on Oct. 6, 2018. She was an amazing, strong and adventurous woman with a loving heart. Her friendship and presence will be greatly missed. Geneva Irene Brauninger…
Frightful delights at Northern Lights – Local Halloween roundup
ON DISPLAY AT NORTHERN LIGHTS CHRISTMAS TREE FARM IN PLEASANT HILL IS A PUMPKIN GROWN BY PLEASANT HILL’S STEVE DALETAS, WHO IS A WORLD CHAMPION PUMPKIN GROWER. THIS ONE WEIGHS IN AT AN IMPRESSIVE 1,653-POUNDS. Erin Tierney/The Creswell Chronicle With…