Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Dear Editor, Our community of Lorane, Oregon has commissioned a large mural to be painted and unveiled on Aug. 12, 2018. Two of our local, professional artists, Karen Pidgeon and Alix Mosieur, have been working on it since last fall. The design has been patterned…
When I was a young boy many years ago, we suffered from the Dust Bowl days. The summer heat was extreme. From June into September temperatures were 100 degrees or more every day – at least that is what my memory recalls from 80 years…
The July 4th celebration was an absolute wonderful display of Patriotism, loyalty and dedication. Our city can be proud of itself in our continuing efforts to recognize and remember our heritage. The Chamber of Commerce, which is the organization that coordinated the entire efforts expended…
Nearly four months after this reporter was booted from a Creswell School Board (CSB) executive session without cause, on June 29, Oregon Ethics Commission (OEC) unanimously voted to move the case into investigation. With the CSB probe underway, OEC now has 180 days to investigate,…
Sen. John F. Kennedy greets Mrs. Mary M. Barr at the Salem airport on Sept. 7, 1960. IMAGE: MARION COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY As the 1960 Democratic presidential primary neared, Sen. John F. Kennedy was looking at Oregon with increasing apprehension. At that time, Oregon was…
We all watched as the flag came by. It was the first thing in the parade, of course. A great big one, carried by two of the kids from the ROTC at the high school. The bands followed, along with the mounted patrol, the ski…
Abandoned 4-year-old cat. KATHY JANUARY Dear Editor, This photo was taken of an abandoned cat that was 4-years-old in a mobile home park in town. This is why people should spay and neuter their animals, and this is why more people should get involved and…
Dear Editor, I would like to commend Gini Davis for her 11-plus years at The Creswell Chronicle. What a great job she has done – both with her excellent sports coverage, as well as reporting on other area events. Whether she was covering these stories,…
There’s a new updated law effective July 1 this year. In just a few days the law governing the use of cell phones and other electronic devices while driving, will result in pretty stiff fines. The basic requirement listed: IT IS ILLEGAL TO DRIVE WHILE…