COTTAGE GROVE – After pondering his retirement from public service once his current term ends in 2022, Mayor Jeff Gowing is instead turning his sights statewide. Gowing announced his plans to run for the District 12 position in the Oregon…

Hutchinson CRESWELL – Councilor Jeri Hutchinson announced her resignation at the Nov. 22 Creswell City Council work session meeting, citing an out-of-state move as her reason for departure.  Hutchinson, 44, is a Thurston High School graduate and has lived in…

Creswell Mayor Dave Stram, left, is congratulated by Judge R. Scott Palmer after being sworn in on Monday night. ERIN TIERNEY/CHRONICLE PHOTO CRESWELL – Once learned and never forgotten, like riding a bike, Dave Stram took the dais Monday night…

Six-year-old Ruby Bridges and marshals leaving William Frantz Elementary School, New Orleans, on Nov. 14, 1960. She was escorted both to and from the school while segregationist protests continued. Last week, Bridges spoke to an audience hosted by United Way…

Stram CRESWELL – A three-person council tonight appointed the new – yet familiar – mayor of Creswell. Former three-term mayor Dave Stram won over council tonight with the message that he will bring unity back into the community. Stram beat…

Lane County Sheriff Cliff Harrold leads his crew down Oregon Avenue — a classic Fourth of July parade scene in Creswell pre-pandemic. CHRONICLE ARCHIVES CRESWELL – As Creswell moves farther away from the tarnishing events of this year’s Fourth of…

Schuck CRESWELL – By this time next week, Creswell will have a mayor, and soon thereafter, city council might have a full board.  Council on Nov. 1 will hold a special in-person meeting at 7 p.m. to interview and appoint…

The remodeled space at 188 W. B St. in Springfield. On Sunday, Oct. 24, the Our Community Birth Center is hosting a grand opening event from 2-5 p.m. in-person and from 2-2:30 p.m. online. Photo provided SPRINGFIELD – A nonprofit midwifery…

CRESWELL – Jennifer Gardiepy, longtime Creswell resident and administrative assistant for the City of Creswell, passed away unexpectedly, the City of Creswell announced on Oct. 6.  Jennifer worked for the City for 10 years and was often the first person…

CRESWELL – Internet sleuthing has led council president and acting mayor Kevin Prociw to state at Monday’s City Council meeting that a former “leader of Creswell” has penned emails to the council under a false name.  One email specifically in…