2019 FILE PHOTO CRESWELL – With only a month left before July 4 festivities kick off in Creswell, many of the plans are still in flux. City manager Michelle Amberg said that the City is in preliminary stages of planning…

EMMA ROUTLEY/CHRONICLE PHOTO Gene Lord, officer of the day, places the green wreath at the Veterans Memorial on Monday, May 31. Lord said the wreath represents the “life of our country, our soldiers and our citizens. It is green because…

CHRONICLE FILE PHOTO CRESWELL – With the assembly of a new Creswell Chamber Board in April, the first call to action was to secure a location to host the annual Fourth of July Celebration fireworks show. That call was answered…

EMMA ROUTLEY/CHRONICLE PHOTO A panoramic shot from the Willamette River to the restored organ factory, now a home to artists, shows part of the development area. GLENWOOD – Springfield’s economic development leaders met this week to generate a clear vision…

CRESWELL – Discussions and planning around a Fourth of July Celebration has sparked plenty of fireworks – just not the kind anyone expected.  Residents, public officials, a reconstituted Chamber of Commerce, local small-business owners, and event organizers made for a…

GLENWOOD – Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA) last week announced its new process for selecting a development partner for the Glenwood riverfront area, resetting the clock in the race for development.  Two projects took center stage, including Glenwood Development’s pitch…

ERIN TIERNEY/CHRONICLE PHOTO Springfield‘s Theresa Elliott receives her box of desserts from Springfield mayor Sean VanGordon at this year’s Dessert for Dinner fundraiser. Proceeds benefit OASIS, a day program for homeless families with minor children. SPRINGFIELD – Eight desserts, 127…

EMMA ROUTLEY/2020 FILE PHOTO City leaders said they have taken action steps to address public concerns regarding Springfield police behavior and accountability. SPRINGFIELD – Residents this week criticized the Springfield City Council for “inaction” in enforcing police accountability, and the…

EMMA ROUTLEY/CHRONICLE PHOTO Nearly a year after first considering an “equity resolution” that led to the resignation of the mayor and a city councilor, Creswell will discuss the idea of challenging the governor’s authority. CRESWELL – Gov. Kate Brown this…

Point S video surveillance screengrabThe suspect vehicle at the Point S theft appears to be a dark blue or black Subaru Legacy or Impreza with a silver lower panel. If anyone recognizes this vehicle, contact the Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line…