Two local Kiwanis Clubs have recently agreed to combine their resources and merge into a single area club to increase service to youth in the Southern Willamette Valley. In the upcoming months, the Kiwanis Club of Cottage Grove and the Kiwanis Club of Creswell will combine to form a new[Read More…]
Opinion & Editorial
Focus on shopping locally; supporting established, new businesses
Recently there was a Facebook post on the Creswell Community Connections page asking, ”What store or business does this town need to add? (Looking for suggestions.)” There were over 200 comments in response to the question. Many comments were thoughtful and many were humorous. Who wouldn’t want a Disneyland or[Read More…]
REMEMBERING CURT: Sept. 25, 1952 – Sept. 27, 2018
THE LATE CURT DEATHERAGE AND HIS GRANDSON, IAN. Photo submitted 2017 Editor’s note: This was the first column submitted by the late Curt Deatherage in January 2018. Enjoy. The population of Oregon was burgeoning at the turn of the 20th century – nearly doubling every 20 years. The need and[Read More…]
In 2018, The Chronicle:
▲ Launched a new website in January 2018, making it much easier for readers to get the local scoop virtually. ▲ Expanded its monthly special sections including the Local Eats, Health and Home & Garden sections. ▲ Expanded Emerald Valley Magazine, as part of The Chronicle publication family, into Springfield.[Read More…]
PFFT, WHO SAYS PRINT IS DEAD?
In 2018, The Creswell Chronicle published 132 MORE PAGES than we printed in 2017, and 348 MORE PAGES than we printed in 2016. That means 480 pages have been added to The Chronicle since 2016, and we’re not done growing yet. 2016 Chronicle page count 12-page newspaper: 9 16-page newspaper:[Read More…]
Why 2018 was a big year for small business – Guest Viewpoint
December is the time of year we reflect on the highs and lows of the past 12 months. When it comes to small business, 2018 was definitely a high. In fact, I believe it was one of the best years for our region’s entrepreneurs and job creators. When you look[Read More…]
Alternative therapies in cancer treatment
Dear Dr. Roach: I wonder why you never talk about holistic measures to prevent illnesses, such as cancer. I just read an article by an oncologist who said there are certain anti-cancer supplements that work, including vitamin D, magnolia extract and artichoke extract, all of which have been shown in[Read More…]
Looking ahead, looking back – Chronicle Columnist
As you read this you are probably in that strange zone of crumpled Christmas wrappings and thinking about a new year in front of you. With both Christmas and New Year’s falling on the first of the week it puts a funny spin on things holiday. Well, that’s the luck[Read More…]
Why my vote matters
HANNAH EDWARDS Erin Tierney/Community Submission Editor’s Note: Hannah Edwards, 12th grader at Creswell High School, recently won both the Creswell VFW local Voice of Democracy contest, and took home another at Districts. Edwards will be going to States to compete in January, and winners will be awarded on Jan. 26.[Read More…]
College isn’t for everyone, lots of trade jobs to be had
What is the employment situation for the high school graduates today? There are many grads that don’t have the desire to go to school after 12 years of studying. They aren’t interested, financially able or even have a future occupation planned. There still are many opportunities available for the non-university[Read More…]
