Representative Darin Harbick on Jan. 13 was sworn into office as the District 12 State Rep. Harbick’s assignments for the upcoming 83rd legislative session include the House Committee on Behavioral Health and Health Care, the House Committee on Education, and the Vice Chair of the House Committee on Higher Education[Read More…]
Creswell
Creswell City Council reconvenes with new faces, priorities
CRESWELL – Councilors Mark Kremer, Joan Morris, Clark Kent, and Mayor Nick Smith were sworn into office on Jan. 13. Smith, councilor-turned-mayor, manages Roberts Supply Co. in Springfield. “I saw a need for a conservative voice on the council and decided to get involved. I wanted to do something, not[Read More…]
‘Scrapping’ Bulldogs run into tall trouble
CRESWELL – The Creswell girls basketball team fell to the Sutherlin Bulldogs 40-27 on Friday, extending a five-game losing streak. Coach Tyler Hollingsworth recognized a silver lining. “A hard-fought game, right?” Hollingsworth said. “The effort was tremendous. We were fighting, scrapping, and clawing. That’s what I was looking for.” ‘Christmas[Read More…]
Stram & Smith: A changing of the guard at Creswell City Hall
CRESWELL – Dave Stram and his wife, Jocelyn, have always known that there was something special about the city of Creswell. Arriving in town as fresh college graduates in 1982, the couple have called the area home for over four decades, where he served as a pastor, piano teacher, and[Read More…]
Creswell Christmas recital adds cheer to season
CRESWELL – On Dec. 18, piano students of Hanna Shumate Knopp had their winter recital. It was no minor feat; everybody was on a roll for their major performance. From left are students Eysa Bolanos, Katie Bolanos, Abby Caum, Isabella Bolanos, Hanna Shumate Knopp (teacher), Sutton Burke, Julia Carpenter, Vidhya[Read More…]
Battle-tested: Marist boys take I-5 title
EUGENE – The Creswell boys had a successful showing in last weekend’s Battle of I-5 Holiday Basketball Tournament behind Tyler Whitson’s hot hand before losing for the first time this season in the title game to host Marist Catholic, 52-41. Pleasant Hill, meanwhile, used its bench to rally from a[Read More…]
Whitson, young teammates rolling
CRESWELL – All-conference guard Tyler Whitson came into his senior basketball season knowing he needed to carry a heavy load, as he was the only player with significant playing time last season. But some of his young teammates – especially Mason Schartz – are stepping up and taking the team[Read More…]
Creswell Winter Lights event dazzles attendees
Check back later for photos! CRESWELL — A fleet of pastel-hued Volkswagens enveloped in Christmas lights; the Grinch humorously wagging his finger at parade attendees; Santa and Mrs. Claus waving jubilantly down Oregon Ave. and 7th through 1st St.: the 21st annual Creswell Winter Lights parade had something for everyone. [Read More…]
Nebel fills gap; search on for Creswell city manager
CRESWELL— With city manager Michelle Amberg’s last day being Dec. 13, the Creswell City Council and staff have been reviewing resumes and letters of interest. Last week, the council unanimously appointed Spencer Nebel as the interim city manager. “I had an opportunity to spend some time in Creswell to really[Read More…]
Interim city manager selected in Creswell
CRESWELL — City manager Michelle Amberg’s last day is Dec. 13, so the Creswell City Council and staff have been reviewing resumes and letters of interest. On Tuesday, the Council unanimously appointed Spencer Nebel as the interim city manager. On Dec. 3, Creswell City Council convened a special meeting to[Read More…]
