Creswell Tractor Supply Co. Store Manager Guy Lindgren stands next to the Husqvarna chainsaws. Tractor Supply customers can purchase these chainsaws now through Oct. 28 to help fund reforestation efforts. Erin Tierney/The Creswell Chronicle Tractor Supply Company in Creswell is participating in a company-wide hurricane recovery initiative that will benefit[Read More…]
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Paul Radway – ‘The right way, the wrong way, the Radway’
Paul Radway Dec. 23, 1957 – Sept. 13, 2018 Photo Provided Paul Radway passed away peacefully on Sept. 13, 2018 after a courageous fight with cancer. Born on Dec. 23, 1957 to Earl and June Radway, Paul was raised in Creswell and was the third of four children. Paul served[Read More…]
Territorial Seed Co. highlights garlic at forum, tasting
Dana McHenry explains the importance of mulching to a packed crowd at the Harvest Tasting and Garlic Forum at Territorial Seed Co. in Cottage Grove on Saturday, Sept. 22. Aliya Hall/The Creswell Chronicle Garlic was in the spotlight as Territorial Seed Co. in Cottage Grove hosted their monthly forum along[Read More…]
Creswell man arrested for alleged sex abuse
TIMOTHY ALLEN ROOK Provided A Creswell man was arrested Sept. 9 for sex abuse charges. Timothy Allen Rook, 31, was arrested by Lane County Sheriff’s Office deputies and charged with two counts of second degree sex abuse. According to court records, between Dec. 1 and 31, 2017 and again around[Read More…]
New volunteers revitalize Food4Kids
Following the uncertainty in April about the future of the Food4kids program, a new group of volunteers have stepped up to continue delivering food to families in need within the community. Lisa Ross first became involved in the program when she moved to Creswell four years ago. She bagged and[Read More…]
RECAP: SLCF&R’s fire season, so far – Fewer human-caused wildfires in August; public fire prevention efforts is key
Photo shows the eerie glow of the Garner Complex Fire in Merlin this July. Photo Provided The 2018 fire season has been filled with challenges. Through August, 839 fires have burned an estimated 69,600 acres on the nearly 16 million acres of lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry[Read More…]
Elks Care, Elks Share’ rings true
Exalted Leader Marie Ammon and Secretary Linda Renfroe pose outside the Elk’s Lodge in Cottage Grove. The Elks supports local communities Cottage Grove and Creswell, all the way to Elkton. Aliya Hall/The Creswell Chronicle Marie Ammon first became interested in the Elks when she joined their Relay for Life team.[Read More…]
Attempted CG bank robbery Monday – FBI, police need help identifying man
FBI, police need help identifying this man. A man attempted to rob a Wells Fargo Bank on Monday, Sept. 17 and the FBI and Cottage Grove Police are asking for the public’s help identifying the man. The bank is located inside Safeway at 1500 E. Main St. in Cottage Grove.[Read More…]
Laskey jailed for Creswell knife fight
Jacob Laskey A Creswell man pleaded guilty to fourth-degree assault and unlawful use of a weapon on Sept. 11 at Lane County Circuit Court, following a stabbing in town earlier this year. Lane County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jacob Albert Laskey, 38, of Creswell on Jan. 19 after stabbing his friend[Read More…]
What’s up with Creswell Heritage Foundation?
— Creswell Heritage Foundation (CHF) is waiting to hear back from grantors about their requests for funding to replace the foundation and porch of the old schoolhouse. Those results will be announced in October, November and December. If successful, that work will be done early next year. — Susan Licht,[Read More…]
