CRESWELL – The city manager appointment process hit a few hiccups in recent weeks, all eventually leading to the same outcome: Vincent Martorello is Creswell’s new city manager. The city council made the appointment on a 4-3 vote on May 13; soon after, however, previous news clips surfaced regarding details[Read More…]
Author: Erin Tierney-Heggenstaller - Executive Editor
Special Election update: Close contests, new leaders emerge
Unofficial results from the May 20 Special Election indicate a combination of close contests and clear victories in the South Lane and Springfield school districts. A total of 51,494 ballots have been cast so far, and additional results are expected to be reported by 5 p.m. today, May 22. In[Read More…]
Lane County Special Election: Unofficial results show tight races in South Lane, Springfield
Unofficial results from the Lane County Special District Election reveal several tight races, with potential incumbent upsets looming. As of 11 p.m. on May 20, 41,141 ballots had been cast, and the next update is anticipated by 5 p.m. on May 21. Check out Q&As and columns from all participating[Read More…]
Update: Creswell City Council moving forward with first city manager pick
UPDATE. 6 p.m.: The Creswell City Council on Tuesday will move forward to negotiate an employment agreement with its newly appointed city manager, Vincent Martorello. The council met in executive session at 5 p.m. At 6 p.m., the council reconvened in public, and Mayor Nick Smith motioned to reconsider Martorello’s[Read More…]
County making ‘surgical’ budget cuts
Last week, Lane County administrator Steve Mokrohisky outlined a “surgical approach” to address the County’s budget, which he says has seen a persistent strain on public safety funding and a growing need for behavioral health and housing. “We have a lot of uncertainty and chaos out there right now,[Read More…]
New Creswell High principal selected, Collins still sticking around
CRESWELL — Superintendent Mike Johnson announced on Monday that Dr. Chad Towe is Creswell High School’s next principal. “Dr. Towe has led diverse schools through strategic planning, equity-focused initiatives, and measurable academic achievement gains,” Johnson stated in the news release. Towe has spent over 20 years in education, including teaching[Read More…]
A3 science teacher finalist for top honor
SPRINGFIELD—A Springfield teacher has been named one of eight finalists for the prestigious Educator of the Year award, presented by the OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education. Katie Ryan, who teaches 9th-12th grade science at the Academy of Arts and Academics in the Springfield School District, is the only finalist[Read More…]
Martorello selected as next Creswell city manager
CRESWELL – In a 4-3 vote, Vincent Martorello has been appointed to serve as the next city manager for the City of Creswell. The decision was made public just after 3:30 p.m., after the city council convened at 8:30 a.m. for candidate interviews and deliberations in an executive session that[Read More…]
Creswell community can meet-and-greet city manager candidates May 12
CRESWELL—The City of Creswell has whittled down its search for a new city manager applicant from 12 to four candidates. On Monday, the public is invited to a meet-and-greet with them before the council makes a final decision the next day. “Creswell has a number of significant issues on the[Read More…]
Creswell fundraiser to offset costs of caring for K9s
By ERIN TIERNEY-HEGGENSTALLER [email protected] CRESWELL – There aren’t many constants in life, but Patricia “Patty” Scott is definitely one of them. A longtime Creswell resident and devoted philanthropist, Scott has a keen sense for identifying needs within the community and tirelessly works to fulfill them. You can always count on[Read More…]
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