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By Ashlin Sanderson

Nurse program for newborns expands to Lane

LANE COUNTY – Families with new babies can get assistance from nurses right in their homes through a program offered by the Oregon Health Authority. Family Connects Oregon launched in…

By Ron Hartman – Reporter

Loyalty & love: Dogs focus of nonprofit

EUGENE – Like many couples, Darin and Jennifer Campbell had been through their fair share of ups and downs. Then life really became a roller-coaster one tragic afternoon about 15…

By Ashlin Sanderson

Starfire Lumber Co.’s new building full of old memories

COTTAGE GROVE – The timber industry in Cottage Grove has a deeply rooted history that dates back to the early days of settlement. The area was initially settled by farmers…

By Sarina Dorie – Arts Writer

Good to be gluten-free: Estelle Bakery tailors menu with customers’ allergies in mind

SPRINGFIELD – Do you or someone you know suffer from Celiac disease or have a wheat allergy? If so, it can be challenging to find baked goods that don’t have…

By Chronicle News Service

United Way launches grants, seeks applicants, volunteers

United Way of Lane County will accept applications for Community Support and Transformation Grants starting Jan. 28, and all applications are due by Feb. 23. United Way’s Community Support and…

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Creswell city manager focusing on business development grant

Sunset glows over Oregon Avenue for Creswell’s 2025 winter lights event. CRAIG STROBECK / THE CHRONICLE ARCHIVE PHOTO

CRESWELL – Creswell’s newest city manager shared insight into his role for 2025. Originally from Iowa, Vincent Martorello was appointed to Creswell’s position in May. He discussed some of his accomplishments during his short time as city manager and what he is looking forward to in 2026.

Martorello first talked about a recent $30,000 grant the city received for downtown businesses.

“It will allow us to work with business owners to start the process of looking at facades and beautification of some of the buildings. We are really excited about that,” he said. “The goal is to start addressing some long-range efforts to do some nice beautification and facade improvements.”

He mentioned that his leadership style brought different expectations for staff members and that he wants “to make sure we are professional, we are transparent, and we are communicating well.”