ERIN TIERNEY/ THE CHRONICLE. Sen. Ron Wyden speaks at PeaceHealth RiverBend in Springfield last week. As the Omicron variant continues to surge, an unprecedented staffing crisis has smacked local hospitals, leaving the remaining staff stretched thin and exhausted as we enter the third year of the pandemic. Outside of the[Read More…]
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Schuck, Osborn take oaths; Creswell committees set
CRESWELL – Everyone has a role to serve at the City, and at Monday’s council meeting, the first one in the new year, mayor Dave Stram appointed councilors, a council president, and announced committee roles and charges, setting up the council for a productive year. Tammy Schuck and Normajean Osborn[Read More…]
‘Significant surge’ likely through February in Lane County
Oregon is bracing to fully experience the impacts of the Omicron variant over the next several weeks, as the state is likely to experience a significant COVID-19 surge, driven by the Omicron variant, now through February. According to experts at the Oregon Health and Science University, this surge is likely[Read More…]
Eyes in the skies: Springfield Police discuss drone liftoff
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 are already foreshadowing as controversial, especially as it relates to[Read More…]
Winter blankets Willamette Valley
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 starts, cancellations and days off for students and the workforce[Read More…]
Crime & Karma: Truck, fake ID lead to charges in Creswell
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 Tractor Supply Co. at 190 Emerald Parkway, loaded up a[Read More…]
Creslane student beautifies truck
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 – It’s more than a truck. It’s also a[Read More…]
Schuck, Osborn complete Creswell council makeover
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 had also applied for the position, but withdrew his application[Read More…]
Creswell City Council expands city limits
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 Spencer. Despite topographical challenges posed by its location on Creswell[Read More…]
Cycling through the holidays: Sanipac tradition continues
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. More than 80 Sanipac employees on Friday enlisted the help[Read More…]
