20 years ago … The 2024 election called to mind the 2004 election as it related to Creswell. After 10 months of campaigning for a tax-supported library district for Creswell, the issue was on the ballot on Nov. 2, 2004. The campaign committee attended Campaign Central in Eugene[Read More…]
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Springfield, Cottage Grove kick off Christmas this weekend; Creswell next
On Saturday, Dec. 7, the Oldest & Coldest Parade will wrap around Springfield streets with the theme “Gingerbread Kisses & Christmas Wishes.” The parade will start at 1 p.m. at 21st and Olympic, down Mohawk Boulevard, and end at Pioneer Parkway East and Main Street. The grand marshal is International[Read More…]
Resident ridealong: Recounting 10-hour shift with LCSO Creswell Sgt.
Work begins at 7 a.m. for Lane County Sheriff’s Creswell Sgt. Alex Spledrich with record keeping and equipment checks, especially the radar calibration. Our first duty was traffic monitoring near Creswell Middle School, using two radar systems (lidar and laser), our eyes, and a camera. After traffic calmed down, we[Read More…]
Residents weigh in on Creswell ’72-hour’ rule revamp discussion
CRESWELL — From councilors to concerned community members, potential amendments to Ordinance 557, or the 72-hour rule, led to a lively conversation at Creswell City Council’s meeting on Nov. 12. The review of said ordinance was an extension of the previous month’s work session, where councilors instructed Ross Williamson, City[Read More…]
Amberg resigns: Creswell City manager search underway
CRESWELL – Michelle Amberg, who has served as Creswell’s city manager since 2014, has stepped down, and now the council is tasked with finding someone to fill the role. Her last day will be Dec. 13. Amberg submitted her resignation letter, which was discussed during the Nov. 18 special city[Read More…]
Deputies make arrest while shots fired in Creswell
On Nov. 14 at about 4:30 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 200 block of S. 10th St., Creswell, for a report of a physical dispute with a shot fired. No one was injured; however, during the investigation, deputies found evidence a firearm had been used. Deputies arrested[Read More…]
Creswell & Cottage Grove election results: Mayors, city council, state reps
Last week at the polls, a city councilor in both Creswell and Cottage Grove took at chance at the mayor’s seat. Only one was victorious by the night’s end. Creswell City Councilor Nick Smith will soon be called “mayor,” after defeating opponent Kevin Prociw by a 10% margin. Smith earned[Read More…]
Creswell Class Acts: October
Creslane Elementary School Mustangs of the Month Above: Lilly, Esella, Jeremiah, Addilynn. Maverick, Calvin, Asher, Joy, Noah, Addi, Owyn, Julie, Elena, Alexander, Connor, Austen, Angel, La Tsisa, Olivia, and Londyn. Creswell Middle School Students & Citizens of the Month Notebook Connected Lane County has upcoming sessions for Youth Support Training,[Read More…]
Creswell discussing 2nd Street improvement options
CRESWELL — Home to the Creswell Bakery and encircled by pastel-painted residences, South Second Street boasts its fair share of activity and needed street repairs. On Oct. 28, the Creswell City Council resumed an ongoing conversation for over a month at its work session, broaching potential next steps for combatting[Read More…]
Creswell City Council seeking to revise ‘72-hour rule’
CRESWELL — The dust has settled since the Grants Pass v. Johnson case was overturned, and the city attorney is again drafting an ordinance to re-address the unhoused situation in Creswell. In June, the Supreme Court issued its decision in the Grants Pass v. Johnson case, wherein the plaintiffs claimed[Read More…]
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