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Creswell to vote on school bond measure

CRESWELL — The Creswell School Board last week voted unanimously to refer a $18.2 million bond measure to voters in the May 2023 special election. If the bond is approved, the District also would receive a $4 million state matching grant, for a total of…

Interstate 5 Connector Overpass Project ongoing

COTTAGE GROVE — Construction has started on the underside of the I-5 Connector. The ODOT-contracted crew is working under the bridge to install a concrete protective slope that goes from the side of the road to the bottom of the bridge. They have started on…

Police logs: week of Feb. 16

CRESWELL SHERIFF’S OFFICE MONDAY, FEB. 6 8:07 am: Stolen vehicle, Scott Ln. 4:09 pm: Harassment, 400 Morse Ave. TUESDAY, FEB. 7 12:49 am: Assault, 1200 Creswood Dr. 8:09 am: Vehicle stop, 83301 Dale Kuni Rd. 9:09 am: Abandoned vehicle, 100 W. F St. 1:35 pm:…

Photo Essay: A Snowy Valentine’s Day

A snowy Valentine’s Day may have made some lovers spend the evening in rather than braving the roads, like folks on 6th and Blackstone in Springfield, pictured above on Tuesday morning. Low-elevation snow arrived in the valley, bringing a half inch of snow to the…

Bowden, 2002 wrestling team join Thurston HOF

SPRINGFIELD – Where does one begin when trying to rank Gary Bowden’s accomplishments as a wrestling coach? Tough question.  But his favorite team? That’s a pretty easy call. It’s the 2002 Thurston state championship team, which was honored Saturday night during the 7th annual Thurston…

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