CRESWELL – So many tales to tell. That’s why Eli Lev is turning his life story into a musical pilgrimage. “Present Journey” was just released on June 26, the first part of a trilogy that chronicles the life of a 42-year-old full-time indie-folk singer-songwriter who performs over 250 shows a[Read More…]
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Patriotic spirit could not be dampened by heat wave
CRESWELL — Fourth of July brings a four-decade-old tradition of celebration to Creswell including a parade, live music, and a fireworks show. Creswell didn’t hesitate to keep their extravagant festivities continuing for their community and anyone traveling to see this year. The Fourth of July celebration is the largest event[Read More…]
Supreme Court backs Grants Pass
As ink dries, local leaders uncertain about future of unhoused camping code Oregon’s southern, rural town of Grants Pass has been thrust into the national limelight as the United States Supreme Court ruled in the City’s favor June 28, setting a new standard on how cities throughout the country may[Read More…]
Creswell considering food truck ordinance
CRESWELL — With no ordinance in place, Creswell city officials are working out logistics after hearing concerns about a streetside food truck location. “We do not want them blocking businesses,” city manager Michelle Amberg said. There have been issues noted about cart locations around town near the Creswell Library,[Read More…]
Springfield, Creswell to put best foot Fourth next week
Between Springfield and Creswell Fourth of July celebrations, the southern Willamette Valley in one week will transform into a patriotic paradise. Springfield’s 19th annual Light of Liberty Celebration will pack Island Park as part of a fundraiser for Project SHARE, which benefits about 300 low-income Springfield residents who need assistance[Read More…]
Emmons viable D12 write-in Dem candidate in fall
Although Darin Harbick won the Republican primary vote for District 12 with over 80% of the vote against incumbent Charlie Conrad in the May Primary, he will not be running unopposed this November. Democrat Michelle Emmons received 655 write-in votes, accounting for 53% of those votes. “I feel honored that[Read More…]
National Amputee Golf Tourney coming to Creswell mid-September
CRESWELL – For the first time in its 75-year history, the National Amputee and Adaptive Golf Championships are coming to Lane County. The event, put on by the National Amputee Golf Association (NAGA), will be held at Emerald Valley Golf & Resort (EVGR) in Creswell from September 15-19. Jim Curley,[Read More…]
Piano students tickle the ivories
CRESWELL — Eleven of piano teacher Hanna Shumate-Knopp’s students on May 23 played the piano for all to hear at the Creswell Presbyterian Church, including, from left: Isabella Bolanos, Sutton Burke, Katie Bolanos, Vidhya Jennings, Jeet Jennings, Jeremiah Johnson Jr., Easy Bolanos (back row), Abby Cain (front row), Megan Wenzl,[Read More…]
Lynette LaGrander
Lynette LaGrander passed away peacefully at the age of 87 at home with her family on June 15, 2024. She was born in Middleboro, Massachusetts. She attended eight schools in different states and graduated from Drain High School in 1954. She met George LaGrander while both were in high school,[Read More…]
CTE program tackling Oregon’s homeless
Students across middle, high schools helping construct sheds, cottages, planters, and more Although Constructing a Brighter Future has rebranded itself as Team Oregon Build, a new name doesn’t mean a new direction for the program. In fact, it will be doubling down on its mission – to address the homeless[Read More…]
