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Two superintendent finalists selected; forum planned

Two finalists are moving forward for Creswell’s superintendent position: Sean Gallagher and Michael Johnson. Gallagher is the current superintendent at Brookings-Harbor School District in Brookings, Ore. He has 20 years of administrative experience in education, including 12 years as a superintendent in Brookings-Harbor and Lake…

Memorial Day 2019

File Photo Monday, May 27 is a time to remember the men and women who sacrificed their lives for their county while serving in the United States Armed Forces. A Memorial Day Service will be held at 11 a.m. at the War Memorial in Creswell,…

Update: Pilot dies in plane crash

Update 05/17: The name of the pilot who died has been released as Gillean James McCown, 51, of Eugene. A small plane crashed into a Creswell backyard just south of Hobby Field Airport on Saturday evening, killing the pilot. The name of the victim, who…

2019 Chamber of Commerce Award Winners

Dr. Tamara Blum serving up pancakes at the 4th of July Breakfast, with her trademark smile. Photo provided/Martha MeReynolds, Jr. Rose Barker Lifetime Achievement Award – Tamara Blum Dr. Tamara Blum’s memory and impact remains stronger than ever following her passing in January. Dr. Blum…

Springfield City moves forward with Comcast settlement

Springfield City Council last week authorized City Manager Gino Grimaldi to execute a settlement agreement with Comcast for payment of additional franchise fees owed, reimbursement for costs associated with the fee review and deferring payment for closure of the Springfield customer service center to later…

CHS Drama’s ‘Scariest Play Ever’ a spooky, spoofy romp

Gini Davis/The Creswell Chronicle The ghost of Effie (Brielle Brick), an old washerwoman locked in a basement to die many years ago, returns to haunt the house in which she died in ”Paranormal Sensitivity.” Gini Davis/The Creswell Chronicle Creswell High School’s Drama Club spoofed well-known…

Sweet Lorane Community News

It’s been a while since I reported anything about Jim’s and my adventures since his accident that fractured his pelvis in three places last April. Amazingly, he was able to enjoy our 11-day vacation to Washington, D.C., thanks to the wonderful ADA accommodations and the…

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