Category Community

Mayor, three council positions up for grabs

The City of Creswell will hold a general election on Nov. 6, and voters will be tasked to select a new mayor and three councilors to fill the City’s roster. Deadline to file is Aug. 28 at 5 p.m., which also includes signature verification, City…

You’ve GOAT to be KIDding me!

A herd of goats occupied Airport Manager Shelley Humble’s office last week, after the airport staff was greeted by six Nigerian dwarfs on the airport runway. PHOTO PROVIDED/SHELLEY HUMBLE It was business as usual last Wednesday afternoon for Viper Aviation Mechanic Darrin Humble. That is,…

Cougar shot within fenced backyard in Springfield

IMAGE PROVIDED A female cougar has been shot following three days of recent neighborhood sightings in east Springfield. On July 24, at approximately 1 p.m., a resident in the area of 30th and Olympic Street called to report children at play in a swimming pool…

Local author’s talent recognized internationally

Hal Holbrook, of Cottage Grove, recently had his work recognized at the 2018 Paris Book Festival. He was awarded honorable mention for his children’s book, ”The King Who Wanted a Whale.” ERIN TIERNEY/THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE Back in March, The Chronicle had the opportunity to attend…

Nutritionally Speaking – Do Your Eyes Have It? – Lutein

We have been (some of us at least) enjoying the hot, sunny weather. Hopefully wearing our UV protecting sunglasses, using adequate (non-toxic) sunscreen and having fun; whether through gardening, bike riding or more in the sun, enjoying another wonderful Willamette Valley summer. It’s also time…

Lane County restricts open flame, fire in parks

Due to the high risk of fire in our area, as well as recently issued emergency orders from several fire districts, Lane County Parks will be enforcing these restrictions at several parks: ∙ No open flames are allowed in Lane County parks, including no campfires,…

Cottage Theatre holds auditions for The Fantasticks

Cottage Theatre will hold auditions on Sunday, Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. for The Fantasticks, a touching fable about passion and innocence. This production, the final show in Cottage Theatre’s 2018 season, will be on stage for three weekends, Nov. 30 – Dec. 16. The…

National Night Out is Aug. 7

For those interested in helping strengthen the Creswell community, consider coming to National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 7 in town. This is a community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at…