A framed Chronicle edition from Nov. 11, 1971 that hangs in the Creswell Area Historical Museum represents the paper’s longtime commitment to local news. I attended a business conference once where the keynote speaker asked the audience for a show of hands “if your team ever makes fun of you[Read More…]
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‘The news is out, all over town …’
Whenever you are reading this, you can know that it is the worst day of the pandemic for The Chronicle. That’s an ugly truth for many small business owners, who see each passing day as an extension of the 18-month-long-and-counting pandemic, and its effects on their businesses. For a news-and-information[Read More…]
Leading, without excuses
This story was published in The Chronicle in February 2020. It was awarded first place for “Best Editorial” in the 2020 Oregon Newspapers Publishers Association Awards. In an era where accountability and self-awareness often are lacking, spending any time around Michelle Amberg is a refreshing alternative. No excuses. No finger-pointing.[Read More…]
Here to Help: Creswell team serves families from elementary school site
CRESWELL – Help, it turns out, is closer than people realize. “The portables at Creslane are a little hard to find,” admits Peggy Whalen, executive director of the Family Relief Nursery that serves Creswell, Cottage Grove and Drain. “And people got so used to going to Cottage Grove for all[Read More…]
Caravan a short, uneventful ‘parade and protest’
A participant in Saturday’s caravan in Creswell. Photo by Bob Williams of Flashbox Studio. CRESWELL – Roughly two dozen pickup and other trucks made a slow, 20-minute drive down 5th Street and Oregon Avenue, honking horns, waving flags, and clogging intersections shortly after noon today. The vehicular caravan used the[Read More…]
Ignorance, hatred fuel ‘community’ comments
EMMA ROUTLEY/THE CHRONICLE Wholesome activities this past July 4 included citywide house-decorating and costumed-pet contests, organized by the City. This year’s first place prize went to Scott Fenley at 1235 Greenbriar Dr. Geno Auriemma is the 11-time national champion coach of the University of Connecticut’s women’s basketball team. His players[Read More…]
From the publisher: News, notes and anecdotes
If I had a hammer … I might likely be in Creswell, building something. Perhaps you’ve noticed all of the activity around town; it’s hard to miss. There’s something else that’s hard to miss – the feeling of opportunity, progress and positive growth for our community. “All of this development[Read More…]
Wise Woman Herbals seeking zoning OK for expansion
EMMA ROUTLEY/CHRONICLE PHOTO The view from the vacant lot between Cloverdale and Melton in Creswell. The landowners hope to build a new 21,200-sq ft. facility. CRESWELL – Wise Woman Herbals, an all-natural herbal and botanical supplements company, is looking to expand its footprint in Creswell. In fact, one might say[Read More…]
EVGR hosts record round
Ronne CRESWELL – A Sunday morning round of golf with friends in early June on the Emerald Valley Golf Resort course. What could be better? How about shooting the round of a lifetime? “I’ve seen a lot of low scores in my day, but not a 59. That’s pretty special,”[Read More…]
Oh, the outrage! Forget facts and yell louder
2019 FILE PHOTO The last “official” parade in Creswell featured everything spectators would hope for – including the lack of partisan political messaging. The school teacher called, concerned about “the impact on our kids.” Multiple business owners shared concerns regarding the potential near- and long-term effects on their stores. The[Read More…]
