A stock image of a drone SPRINGFIELD – City Council this week considered the implementation of drone usage as a means to strengthen the methods of 21st century policing in Springfield.  It’s a topic that both Springfield councilors and police officers…

It was almost a white Christmas in South Lane; a day late, but residents didn’t seem to mind — unless they didn’t receive a shovel for the holiday. Slick conditions from snow and ice compacting on the roads prompted late…

CRESWELL – Dripping with absurdities, a poorly executed crime last week at a Creswell business began as a casual transgression – free and easy, at least that was the head movie. On Dec. 18, Kristen Carrie Sandidge, 30, allegedly walked into…

DENISE NASH/CHRONICLE PHOTOSChloe Miller, 10, stands with Bobby Ladley of Sanipac in front of her winning artwork that will be displayed on the truck for years to come. Her winning art included the message of recycling and keeping Creswell “beautiful.”…

CRESWELL – Two citizens were appointed to Creswell City Council on Monday, completing a full set of councilors just in time for the new year. Tammy Schuck and Normajean Osborn will join the council in the new year. Eric Gwaltney…

The property in question on Butte Road. GOOGLE MAPS SCREENSHOT CRESWELL – Nearly four acres on Butte Road will be brought into the City limits, after council this week unanimously approved the annexation of the property owned by businessman Bill…

Phil Griffith and grandson Everett Griffith, 10, construct a bike together. ERIN TIERNEY/THE CHRONICLE GLENWOOD – Sanipac’s maintenance building transformed into Santa’s workshop on the evening of Dec. 3 … and nearly all of the “elves” were Oregon Ducks fans. …

The Glenwood area is attracting new development. EMMA ROUTLEY/FILE PHOTO GLENWOOD – The Springfield Economic Development Agency this week selected a team to develop its nine acres of Glenwood riverfront property.  City staff will enter into an exclusive negotiation agreement…

Creswell Mayor Dave Stram is back in a familiar spot, leading the Creswell community from City Hall. ERIN TIERNEY/CHRONICLE PHOTO CRESWELL – Processes and plans: Mayor Dave stram has wasted no time putting these protocols into action since his appointment…