Category Community

CSD 2019-20 budget in $15 million range

Creswell School District will be starting out 2019-20 strong – an extra $2 million strong. Revenue assumptions from the May 8 school board meeting show that the ending fund balance for 2017-18 has exceeded projections by nearly $34,000, which will be considered revenue for the…

City makes it easier to build ‘small units’

The City is trying to encourage more residents to consider building ”Accessory Dwelling Units” by simplifying code. Chronicle Staff photo The Springfield City Council has changed the development code, hoping to encourage builders to construct smaller housing units, an area city leaders say is necessary…

Nutritionally Speaking – Bounty from the bees

File Photo What’s the first thing you think of when you think of honeybees? Most of us will respond honey of course, and who hasn’t been soothed by a cup of hot tea and honey for a winter (or Spring Hay Fever) sore throat. Historically,…

Sweet Lorane community news

May has arrived, my flower beds and boxes are taking shape and the pace of life is obviously speeding up a bit for everyone. With the sunshine and warmer temperatures, there is suddenly the desire to get out and “do something.” The Lorane Grange last…

Chamber of Commerce past award winners

Citizen of the Year 2018 Cathy Morgan 2017 Jane Vincent 2016 Susan Blachnik 2015 Mayor Dave Stram 2014 Jay Payne 2013 LaVae Robertson 2012 Bob Hooker 2011 Patti Bond 2010 Jean McKittrick Rose Barker Lifetime Achievement 2018 Larry Shrenk 2017 Richard & Barbara Heyman 2016…

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