Weekly Clips for Aug. 6

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By Ron Hartman – Reporter

CRESWELL – The legend and evolution of Bigfoot continues to grow, and the citizens of Creswell and surrounding communities couldn’t be happier about it. Bigfoot Fudge Factory, located adjacent to…

By GUEST COLUMN

Editor’s note: Story submitted by Nyjah Tennis’ 4-H leader. CRESWELL – At age 9 in 2024, Nyjah Tennis had started raising Silver Fox rabbits after learning that his father, Nick,…

By GUEST COLUMN

READER SUBMISSION – Vern and Edna Bates of Creswell celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary and Vern’s 90th birthday on April 18 in Creswell. The couple was joined by more than 100…

By Chronicle News Service

EUGENE — Lane County Sheriff’s Deputy Dylan Ford resigned from the Lane County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) on Aug. 3 as an internal investigation continues regarding alleged inappropriate online relationships with…

By Ashlin Sanderson

COTTAGE GROVE – After 44 years serving rural communities as a nonprofit transportation provider, South Lane Wheels announced it will cease operations effective Friday, August 7. Founded in 1982, SLW…

By Travis Joseph

The Grasshopper Fire currently burning on the Mt. Hood National Forest should be a wake-up call to communities across Oregon, especially here in Lane County. This is not simply a…

By GUEST COLUMN

Dear Editor, Nestled right on the municipal boundary between Creswell and Cottage Grove at coordinates 43.8770461, -123.0089683 lies a greenway park that simply needs a little bit of love. Right…



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