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Ringing in the New Year at Elite Game Spot

This year, teens, tweens and even a few dads gathered at Elite Game Spot’s New Year’s Eve Bash. The event sold out, and admittance was through pre-purchased ticket only. The evening began with a line of anticipation at the door, waiting for the doors to…

Roadrunner Rocks – Creswell’s Hidden Gem

Owned by Marc and Jen Taylor, Roadrunner Rocks in Creswell is ready for business! After opening on East Oregon Avenue in 2018, Roadrunner Rocks has taken off with the gem collectors in the community. Roadrunner Rocks contains everything from home decor, small trinkets and locally…

The coat that proved unsinkable

TITANIC ON HER MAIDEN VOYAGE. Photo provided Cottage Grove, being a small town out in the sticks, doesn’t usually come to mind when you think of the drama and tragedy associated with the sinking of the Titanic on her maiden voyage. At the time of…

Updates from Creswell Heritage Foundation

In the past month, Creswell Heritage Foundation (CHF) received three more grants toward the Foundation and Porch Floor Replacement Project, including $5,000 from the Chambers Foundation; $1,600 from the Lane County Cultural Coalition; and $2,400 from the CycleOregon fund of the Oregon Community Foundation. Proceeds…

Debi Wilson is Lane Electric new acting general manager

DEBI WILSON Lane Electric Cooperative General Manager Matt Michel announced his resignation Jan. 14, and Debi Wilson will serve as acting general manager until a successor is named. Wilson is treasurer for the Creswell Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and is also the director…

Panacea Barbershop – A new spot for tailored cuts

DEMARCOUS WRIGHT – PANACEA BARBERSHOP AND LOUNGE Aliya Hall/The Creswell Chronicle There is a new barbershop in town and its owner, Demarcos Wright, has a mission to ”help clients connect with their mind, body and soul.” Panacea Barbershop and Lounge is named after the word…

School board dismisses complaints

During the Jan. 9 school board regular meeting, the school board held an executive session to consider the dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member or agent. The executive session is held pursuant to…

Charges outline possible levy, fee changes

At the first Creswell City Council meeting of 2019 on Jan. 7, Richard Zettervall called to order his first meeting as mayor, Councilor Amy Knudsen became the new council president and council committees and commissions received their 2019 charges. The meeting kicked off with the…

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