Category Opinion & Editorial

The senseless killings in schools around the nation are problems that must be solved – and the sooner the better. When I was in school there was a killer that hit our local school. It was named ”Polio.” It hit my grade school hard; as…

In 2013, tensions were running high at the City-owned Hobby Field airport. A lawsuit had been brought against the City and many months were spent trying to negotiate a settlement. The Register-Guard reported in their Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013 edition that ”the long dispute between…

The most recent school shooting which occurred in Florida is a grim reminder that we don’t live in a perfect world. I have read the United States Constitution and the first 10 amendments many times. Having read them does not make me an authority, but…

IMAGE PROVIDED Editor’s Note: Local Pastor Herb Newell requested a reprint of the following analysis, published in The Washington Times on Jan. 29, as he readies for the National Day of Prayer. On Tuesday, Jan. 30, President Donald Trump will take the podium before a…

Congratulations to the Creswell Chamber of Commerce winners for the year. For all persons and businesses, both those selected and others nominated are considered are worthy of the honors. I wish to particularly focus on the agribusiness selection: Bear Mountain Honey Ltd. This organization, owned…

Dave Stram – Creswell Mayor Editor’s note: This is part 1 of the 2018 Creswell State of the City Address. See next week’s editorial page for part 2 By Mayor Dave Stram It has been said that, ”You can accomplish less than you think in…