In progress, construction stages of tiny homes in Cottage Grove. Dana Merryday/Chronicle Columnist As you are hopefully relaxing, gratefully stuffed from the holiday meal with a roof over your head, there are others in our community who don’t have this luxury that should be a…

Steve Holgate, a retired career U.S. diplomat, portrays Abraham LIncoln. Photo provided LORANE – Thank you to Nanette Bordner, the lifestyle director for the Junction City Retirement and Assisted Living Center, for inviting me to give a talk on the history of the Pacific Highway,…

The result of PAR/VAR-2019-01 is that the Sanderbrinks can partition their property despite having approximately 7ft of front setback from the new extension of Hillegas Ave. Staff photo CRESWELL – Planning Commission members approved the property partition of David and Hannah Sanderbrink, as well as…

R. Vicente Rubio has lived in Creswell since 2017; his mission is to serve through teaching and mentoring of youths, adults and seniors, regardless of background. Aliya Hall/The Chronicle CRESWELL – The dream of helping others was instilled in R. Vicente Rubio from a young…

Last week, the Whistle Stop property on South Mill Street was being cleaned up. The structure was torn down and the asbestos-containing materials were hauled off, still leaving behind piles of debris. Erin Tierney/The Chronicle CRESWELL – As of press time Tuesday, work is underway…

Photo provided/Holton Halstead PLEASANT HILL – Retired Colonel Richard Heyman, of Creswell, spent a lengthy career in the United States Air Force, serving in three wars including World War II, Korea and Vietnam. For his dedicated service to this country, Bobbie Sanford of the Quilts…

Curried Pumpkin Soup File photo We have so many choices to ponder when we consider which diet plan to choose, it can make our heads spin. When it comes to planning our holiday feasts, it’s hard to contemplate missing out on our favorite stuffings and…