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Creswell VFW talks to Congress

The Oregon VFW delegation met with U.S. Representative Peter DeFazio (D-Ore4). From the left are Bob Beck, commander of Creswell VFW Post 4039; Valery Wrinkle, Redmond VFW Auxiliary; John Wrinkle, Redmond VFW and Oregon senior vice commander; Rep. DeFazio; Rick Higgins, Creswell VFW and Oregon…

Expedited search for super underway

File photo The superintendent search process is underway for Creswell schools, after current Superintendent Todd Hamilton announced March 7 that he will be leaving in July to become the Springfield Public Schools superintendent. But with a truncated schedule for a community input period – just…

Nutritionally Speaking: Have you tried ear candling?

Ear candling. File photo Spring is here. The daphnes are blooming, the melting snow is giving way to crocus shoots sprouting, and all of a sudden there’s a rush of folks asking me about ear candling. Ear candling is a popular method of clearing ear…

Brothers Bears Lawn Care: Family values, quality services

BEFORE Brothers Bear Lawn Care. Owned by Pablo Garcia, Brothers Bears Lawn Care has been offering residents of Lane County superior lawn care services since 2013. Garcia has satisfied customers all across the county, including Eugene, Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, Venta and Junction City. Insured…

Out of this world!

Pictured is Kepler-11, home to six exoplanets. Photo provided/ NASA/Tim Pyle If you haven’t taken advantage of the excellent exhibition, NASA’s Discover Exoplanets at the Cottage Grove Public Library yet, time is slipping through your fingers. It will be at the Cottage Grove Library through…

Part Five – Lobbying for learning

Four months after Board Director Lacey Risdal first appealed to the school board about Creswell becoming more involved at the state level, she was able to do her part, with the help of Board Director Natalie Smathers, during Oregon School Boards Association’s Lobby Day organized…

Superintendent Hamilton leaving Creswell schools

TODD HAMILTON CHRONICLE FILE PHOTO Creswell School District will soon be on the hunt for a new superintendent for the 2019-20 school year. CSD Superintendent Todd Hamilton announced March 7 that he will be leaving Creswell schools this July and become the new superintendent for…

Incident near schools cause Pleasant Hill ‘lock-ins’

On Friday, March 8, a lock-in was performed at Pleasant Hill elementary and high schools. According to the release issued by the District, law enforcement was investigating a possible incident at a residence near the schools. ”In an abundance of caution, we kept all students…

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