CRESWELL — The annual Winter Lights Celebration on Dec. 9 sure added a twinkle in the eyes of its participants. Santa — and in some cases, multiple Saint Nicks — took to the streets to chat with youngsters and rode on light parade floats down Oregon Avenue. Hosted by the[Read More…]
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Unhoused woman voted onto Creswell City Council
Allen: ‘I want to be able to help people in any way possible because, in a lot of ways, I never got that help when I needed it.’ CRESWELL – Monday night’s city council meeting was lively as community members awaited the verdict of who would be next to represent[Read More…]
City Government Briefs: Week of Dec. 14
Five finalists announced for city manager role in Cottage Grove COTTAGE GROVE – The search for Cottage Grove’s new city manager is nearing its end as five candidates have been announced as finalists. The finalists are: Highlighted among James Hunt’s 20 years of city manager and city administrator experience are[Read More…]
Thomas, Creswell boys seeking more ‘good stretches’
CRESWELL – Monday night’s 68-52 loss to Class 2A No. 1 Western Christian proved much of what Creswell boys basketball coach Jesse Thomas suspected. The Bulldogs won the Mountain Valley Conference and finished 4th in the state last season, but the loss of four senior starters means this year’s team[Read More…]
Recounting peaks, valleys of the Pacific Crest Trail
Popular local author to discuss new book at Creswell Library EUGENE – It was George Mallory – and not Sir Edmund Hillary – who first uttered the phrase “Because it is there,” before attempting to scale Mount Everest, which at 29,000 feet is the world’s highest peak. Mallory made his[Read More…]
LTE: Creswell has painted itself into a corner
Editor’s note: This letter is in reference to the Oct. 26 edition article, “In moratorium: Creswell development at standstill.” Dear Editor I would take issue with the description of this as a David-and-Goliath situation in Creswell. The powers-that-would-be in Creswell are clearly demonstrating some deluded thinking, as defined by the[Read More…]
Cascade Kids building unique family tradition
CRESWELL – They’re moving on up! The Cascade Kids are an amazing, one-family band, ranging in age from 10 to 16. With five siblings currently in the band, they’re getting better so fast it’s almost scary. There are a total of 11 children in the family, including a newborn, John,[Read More…]
Old-time fun: Billies, Bulldogs revive, relive basketball rivalry
PLEASANT HILL – For a couple of members from Creswell’s 2004 state championship basketball team, Sunday’s first-ever Creswell-Pleasant Hill alumni basketball doubleheader was an awesome trip down the Billies’ lane. For Pleasant Hill’s Braedyn Cantrell, the star of the day with 44 points, it was business as usual as he[Read More…]
LTE: ‘Priority mail’ not so much a priority for post office
Monday I went to the local post office (not in my town) to mail a two-day priority mail letter. After paying $9.65, I was told that the letter would arrive on Thursday. I learned that it arrived on Saturday that week. Why does the USPS advertise a guarantee of two-day[Read More…]
Tribute: Larry Leroy Joslin
Larry Leroy Joslin May 24, 1951 – Nov. 3, 2023 Larry Leroy Joslin of Creswell passed away Nov. 3, 2023. He was 72 years old. Larry was born May 24, 1951 in Eugene, Ore. to Leo and Ila Joslin. He grew up in Creswell and graduated from Creswell High School[Read More…]