CRESWELL – A much-anticipated public hearing on a proposed permit renewal of the nonoperative Foster Farms chicken plant at 33464 West Lane in Creswell was postponed on Aug. 26 with three days’ notice, leaving residents’ questions to linger about the future of the plant. Trihn Hansen of the Oregon Department[Read More…]
City & Government
Creswell readies for chicken plant hearing
CRESWELL – Since the news broke that Foster Farms is applying for a water quality permit renewal, concerned residents and the Creswell City Council are preparing for the Aug. 29 public hearing with the Department of Environmental Quality. Mayor Dave Stram has compiled these comments into a letter to the[Read More…]
Council debate ‘mushrooms:’ Creswell, Cottage Grove consider psilocybin production, use
Across rural Lane County – including Creswell and Cottage Grove – municipalities are tripped up by the 2020 statewide legalization of the use and manufacturing of psilocybin – more commonly known as “magic mushrooms.” Psilocybin (sai ·luh ·sai ·bn) is its scientific name, though hard to pronounce, is becoming even[Read More…]
Candidates square off at Oregon newspaper conference
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Springfield City Council considers police tax renewal
CHRONICLE PHOTO – An illuminated Springfield Police sign inside the department. SPRINGFIELD – A key mechanism for funding police and jail services, the Springfield City Council this week provided input for renewing the Police Services Special Operating Levy. Sam Kelly-Quattrocchi, legislative and economic development analyst for the City, provided council[Read More…]
Candidates still waiting on results
A change in a postmark law for mail-in ballots has created a lag in election results, leaving candidates with slim margins and their constituents in limbo until the final count is announced in June. Until then, the results are being updated once weekly; the last unofficial count was released on[Read More…]
D7 Incumbent Lively: Support, trust = success
Lively JOHN LIVELY, 75 Birthdate: Nov. 30, 1946 Marital status: Married for 47 years Spouse: Tresa, retired elementary teacher Children: Two daughters both graduated from Springfield High School and University of Oregon. … four grandchildren in Springfield Public School Residence Neighborhood: West D Street Online: electjohnlively.com; Facebook: Elect John Lively for[Read More…]
D7 Candidate Huber: Focus on servant leadership
Huber RAIPH HUBER, 23 Birthplace: Eugene, Ore. Marital status: Single Children: None Residence neighborhood: Springfield Online: Facebook.com/RaiphHuberforOregon Party registration: Republican Education: 2017, Roseburg High School Occupation(s): Self employed, Majority Business Owner Current employer: Rising Phoenix Apparel Inc. Public sector experience: None Private sector experience: Catholic Community Services, Sourcepoint Mortgage (nonprofit[Read More…]
D7 Candidate Stout: Imagining a better Springfield
Stout ALAN STOUT, 36 Birthplace: Eugene, Ore. Marital status: Married Spouse: Angela, professor of Ethics. Children: Ages 7, 5, 2 and 6 months Residence neighborhood: Thurston Online: alanfororegon.com Party registration: Republican Education: BA, St. Olaf College, 2008, MTS Notre Dame 2013 Occupatio: Sales Manager Current employer: Cedarwood Distribution Public sector[Read More…]
Q&A: D12 candidates Conrad, De Graff, Emmons, Gowing & Ledford
From top left: De Graff, Emmons, Conrad, Ledford & Gowing Editor’s Note: Last year, Oregon redrew its congressional map, leading Rep. Cedric Hayden (R) to pursue the new District 7 Senate seat. The House District 12 state representative seat, which encompasses Cottage Grove, Creswell, Oakridge, Coburg, Westfir and Junction City,[Read More…]
