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…]
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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…]
Bulldogs’ Worsham resigns as football head coach
CRESWELL— Creswell football coach Scott Worsham announced to his staff Monday, Oct.28, that his eight-year head coaching career was ending. “After eight years as the head football coach at Creswell High School, I have decided to step down,” Worsham said. “This was not an easy decision because I love football,[Read More…]
Local Election Results Roundup: Nov. 6
State Representative, 7th District State Representative, 12th District City of Cottage Grove City of Creswell Unofficial Results as of 6 p.m., Nov. 6, 2024. All Precincts, All Districts, All Counter Groups, All Scan Stations, All Contests, All Boxes. Source: Lane County Elections.
South Lane D12 State Rep candidate Q&A: Darin Harbick and Michelle Emmons
With no incumbent on the ballot, voters in District 12 will have their pick between Darin Harbick (R), who beat out State Rep. Charlie Conrad at the polls in May, and Michelle Emmons (D), who earned her spot on the ballot with enough write-in votes in the Primary. District 12[Read More…]
REUNION: ‘Cousin Camp’ comes to Creswell
CRESWELL — From impassioned karaoke to basking near the jewel-colored waters of Dorena Lake, Creswell resident Nancy Osborne’s “Cousin Camp” has combined Pacific Northwest beauty and family ties since 2015. Looking to create lasting memories and unite cousins in the face of large distances, Osborne and her sister, Amy Petti,[Read More…]
Catherine Sturgess McLaughlin: 1952 – 2024
Catherine (Cathy) Isabelle Sturgess, 71, of Creswell, Oregon passed away on October 14, 2024. Cathy was born October 26, 1952 to Raymond and Echo (Lockard) Sturgess also of Creswell, Oregon. Cathy attended Creswell High School and worked as a stay-at-home mom while her kids were small. She had a big[Read More…]
Meet the candidates: Christina Allen for Creswell City Council
Name: Christina AllenAge: 47Hometown: Creswell (lived here my whole life)Marital status: MarriedPartner occupation: LandscaperChildren: N/AWard/neighborhood: Downtown CreswellEmployer and occupation: N/APublic sector work experience: Advocate for the homeless community Elected office held, with dates: N/AUnsuccessful runs for office: Creswell City Council, January 2023One word to describe your leadership style: DeterminedOne word[Read More…]
Meet the candidates: Mark Kremer for Creswell City Council
Name: Mark KremerAge: 48Hometown: CreswellMarital status: MarriedPartner occupation: BankingChildren: 26, 22, and 13Neighborhood: NorthsideEmployer and occupation: Earth Lab BotanicalsPublic sector work experience: 8 years US Army/National GuardPrivate sector work experience: 23 years of production/manufacturingElected office held, with dates: N/AUnsuccessful runs for office, with dates: N/AOne word to describe your leadership[Read More…]
Meet the candidates: Joan Morris for Creswell City Council
Name: Joan MorrisAge: 71Hometown: St. Helen’s, Ore.Marital status: WidowedChildren: Two adult childrenWard/neighborhood: NorthsideEmployer and occupation: State of Oregon; Retired RNPublic sector work experience: Office of Licensing & Regulatory Oversight for long-term care facilitiesPrivate sector work experience: RN in a nursing homeElected office held, with dates: NoneUnsuccessful runs for office, with[Read More…]
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