CRESWELL – It wasn’t the kind of game either coach had hoped for. Actually, at times, it was downright ugly, full of turnovers, poor decisions and sloppy play.  In the end, though, Creswell coach Jesse Thomas was glad to get away with a ‘W’ as…

Sasquatch makes an appearance at last weekend’s Oldest & Coldest parade in Springfield. ERIN TIERNEY/ THE CHRONICLE We’re not sure if Santa belongs to a gym, practices crossfit, or is on a Keto diet, but he no doubt lost weight taking his star turn in…

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…

The Glenwood area is attracting new development. EMMA ROUTLEY/FILE PHOTO GLENWOOD – The Springfield Economic Development Agency this week selected a team to develop its nine acres of Glenwood riverfront property.  City staff will enter into an exclusive negotiation agreement with developers Edlen and Co.…

Retired sheriff Capt. Paul Sachet, Don Williams, past chairman, county advisory corrections committee, and retired sheriff Capt. Dan Buckwald pose in front of Penny and Pearl, two of the better-known horses that pull the wagon. PHOTO PROVIDED Karen Munsell and I had the privilege of…

Creswell Mayor Dave Stram is back in a familiar spot, leading the Creswell community from City Hall. ERIN TIERNEY/CHRONICLE PHOTO CRESWELL – Processes and plans: Mayor Dave stram has wasted no time putting these protocols into action since his appointment in November.  “Running a council…

COTTAGE GROVE – After pondering his retirement from public service once his current term ends in 2022, Mayor Jeff Gowing is instead turning his sights statewide. Gowing announced his plans to run for the District 12 position in the Oregon House​ of Representatives in front…

Pleasant Hill’s Emerie Martin, fifth-grader, and Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan. PHOTO PROVIDED PLEASANT HILL – Local student Emerie Martin last week was chosen to be Oregon’s next governor – kid governor, that is. Martin, a fifth-grader at Pleasant Hill Elementary School, captured the attention…

Hutchinson CRESWELL – Councilor Jeri Hutchinson announced her resignation at the Nov. 22 Creswell City Council work session meeting, citing an out-of-state move as her reason for departure.  Hutchinson, 44, is a Thurston High School graduate and has lived in Creswell for seven years. She…