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Chronicle ends donation campaign

It is with great humility and gratitude that The Chronicle can announce that its donation campaign is over as of today. We qualified for and received a Payroll Protection Plan emergency/disaster loan, which will ensure our survival. The virus’ initial arrival affected our psyches as…

Bridging History

Oregon was a leader in the 1850s in the construction of covered bridges over rivers and  creeks. Steel was difficult to obtain, and expensive. Timber, on the other hand, was readily available. This is one reason Oregon became the state with the most covered bridges…

Yes, we’re open for business

City of Creswell  9 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F 541-­895-­2531  13 S. 1st St., info@creswell-­or.us   ci.creswell.or.us  Sheriff’s Office  Creswell line: 541-895-2025  Non-emergency line: 541-682-4150   For emergencies: 911  SLCF&R Non-emergencies, call 541-942­-4493.  Creswell Library  Take out only Lane Library District  541-895-3053  64 W. Oregon…

Stretching wire

The uncle, Wes Strange I learned to stretch wire from my “second father,” my Uncle Wes, who taught me a lot about tools and land. Wes was a 30-year-career Army Chief Warrant Officer. When he retired in 1965, he began building a new house in front…

COFFEE, CARS & CHEERS

PHOTOS BY MIKE NORDTVEDT/LIFESLICE PHOTOGRAPHY Living in a pandemic, people have been in dire need of a fun diversion, something they could enjoy out in their neighborhoods.  Creswell Cars and Coffee Club, a group of classic car enthusiasts who meet the first Saturday of each…

Fixing city streets

SPRINGFIELD – In November 2018, voters approved a five-year $10 million general obligation bond to fund street repairs on a list of priority commercial streets in need of repair.  As part of the Bond measure the City committed to Springfield taxpayers to provide an annual…

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