As the number of community newspapers shrinks across the U.S., the ripple effect can be felt throughout the industry. The disappearance of local, small town papers puts more and more communities in the dark about what’s happening around them, and regional to national outlets are struggling — and in many[Read More…]
Opinion & Editorial
National Newspaper Week – On reporting the tough stuff
This week is National Newspaper Week, and we found this a fit opportunity to connect with our readers and offer insight as to how our newsroom operates on the inside. We know last week’s article about the teacher misconduct report has been a contentious issue in the community. We’ve heard[Read More…]
A long, strange trip comes to an end
I was deeply saddened when I received the obituary of Curt Deatherage in my email box Friday night. For years Curt had generously shared his writing and photography with the readers of The Creswell Chronicle under the title of “It Happened in Oregon.” These articles were well read and often[Read More…]
A Long Strange Trip
Editor’s Note: This “ It Happened in Oregon” article was published in the Oct. 5, 2017 edition of The Chronicle. We rerun this column as we mourn the loss of Curt and pay homage to the legacy he’s left behind. We’ll all miss you, Curt. Never. Never in a million[Read More…]
Meet Kevin Prociw, city council candidate
Kevin Prociw – City Council Candidate Greetings Creswell (and those who love Creswell), My name is Kevin Prociw, and I’m a candidate for city council in the upcoming November election. The Chronicle has graciously provided me the opportunity to introduce myself to the community (thank you!), so let me tell[Read More…]
It’s obvious that the democrats created a scam against Judge Kavanaugh
To the Editor, There was a king who went around without any clothes. Everyone commented how well he was dressed. Finally a little child saw him and said, “Look mommy, that man is naked.” So, the truth finally came out that the king had no clothes. This is what is[Read More…]
Gary Mounce wants to be Creswell’s mayor
Gary Mounce – Mayoral Candidate Qualities and Qualifications: Hello, My name is Gary Mounce and my intention is to become mayor of Creswell. I have been a resident of Creswell for over ten years, and retired as the principal of Creswell High School in 2014. I spent spent most of[Read More…]
City hall, from the inside, part two
I hear people wonder what we do all day here at City Hall. So, I thought that from time to time it might be worthwhile to give you a snapshot of what is keeping us so busy. Last week, I wrote about Jennifer, Michelle, Carolyn, Roberta, Maddie and Jim. Shelley[Read More…]
City hall, from the inside, part one
I hear people wonder what we do all day here at City Hall. So, I thought that from time to time it might be worthwhile to give you a snapshot of what is keeping us so busy. Jennifer is the nice lady at the front desk. She spends the majority[Read More…]
Herbert is a fine candidate
Dear Editor, House District 11 voters have a fine candidate in Mark Herbert. Herbert has management experience, and he wants to control spending and tax increases for Oregon voters in the Oregon Legislature. Herbert has lived in our local area for several years. He believes in economic development, understands the[Read More…]
