To the Editor: Cities will be receiving federal funding to “improve” road safety for vulnerable users, pedestrians, cyclists, etc. I am concerned that as in the past, wide, unobstructed roads will be built which invite high speeds. A few years ago my residential frontage street was “improved” as a “safe[Read More…]
Opinion-Editorial
Hyper-local identity: A strategy for small cities and towns
The appeal of life in a vibrant small city or town is clear. The slower pace and homespun sense of community are among its charms. So too is an embrace of local traditions and character. A small city or town we consider memorable is often redolent of place. It is[Read More…]
Take notice: Change in law would kill weeklies
This past Thursday night my wife and I attended the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s 73rd annual awards banquet, along with many of our Chronicle teammates and many hundreds of business leaders. Inside the Wildish Theater, nestled between various retail shops and restaurants in Springfield’s vibrant downtown, people socialized and[Read More…]
The Eugene/Springfield NAACP released the following statement after the release of the police video in Tyre Nichols’ case:
“Our organization joins in the collective mourning felt across our cities, state, and nation following the release of footage capturing Tyre Nichols’ murder. Our branch would like to center support for Tyre’s loved ones in the days immediately following the release of this traumatic abuse. We must take time to[Read More…]
Always & Forever: A story of love and loyalty
In 1987. I submitted an entry in a contest called “Always and Forever” (the name of country music legend Randy Travis’ new album) sponsored by KUGN-FM radio in Eugene. My letter was chosen as the winner and Jim and I were treated to a wonderful evening at the Hult Center,[Read More…]
Teaching trades helps build a foundation for career success
Need a shed? Who doesn’t? “The new Crow Middle/High School construction class has been busy building an awesome storage shed which will soon be raffled off to the public,” said Michele Kau, a Crow-Applegate-Lorane School District teacher. “What makes me most proud is the craftsmanship that these students have demonstrated[Read More…]
Scary situation at Crow HS reinforces need for safe spaces
Watching the news these days has become so difficult. The two mass shootings in California this past week were heartbreaking and the enormity of how it has affected not only the victims, their families and others on-site is mind-boggling. Trying to even imagine how any of us would feel if[Read More…]
Fifty First Names Only: A remix
I started a monthly column titled, “Fifty First Names Only” soon after purchasing The Creswell Chronicle in 2019. Early on it was easy to fill the column once a month as I immersed myself in Creswell and the surrounding towns, meeting residents, business owners, government officials, and many others from[Read More…]
Creswell Heritage Foundation update
By Verlean McCoy Here is what is going on with Creswell Heritage Foundation since our last update: 1) Work is being done on our utility upgrades. Bear Mountain Electric is upgrading and extending all of our electrical; Mark Nearing Plumbing is upgrading and extending our plumbing system; Marshalls is installing[Read More…]
Supporting ‘National School Choice’
To the Editor: National School Choice Week (Jan. 22-28) is a good time to pause and note the variety of educational options available for Oregon students. The families of the fifth graders I work with as a teacher at Oregon Connections Academy, a virtual public charter school, have a courtside[Read More…]