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Oregon was a leader in the 1850s in the construction of covered bridges over rivers and  creeks. Steel was difficult to obtain, and expensive. Timber, on the other hand, was readily available. This is one reason Oregon became the state…

CRESWELL — Money has freed up for small businesses affected by COVID-19 in city limits, thanks to an unfilled position in the City’s planning department.  Creswell City Council on Monday authorized $30,000 from the Planning & Economic Development budget to be…

City of Creswell  9 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F 541-­895-­2531  13 S. 1st St., info@creswell-­or.us   ci.creswell.or.us  Sheriff’s Office  Creswell line: 541-895-2025  Non-emergency line: 541-682-4150   For emergencies: 911  SLCF&R Non-emergencies, call 541-942­-4493.  Creswell Library  Take out only Lane Library…

The uncle, Wes Strange I learned to stretch wire from my “second father,” my Uncle Wes, who taught me a lot about tools and land. Wes was a 30-year-career Army Chief Warrant Officer. When he retired in 1965, he began building…

Pat Edwards LORANE — Despite the constrictions put upon daily life, Jim and I are finding ways to celebrate these past couple of weeks.  I’ve mentioned in previous columns that we have been in a state of “disaster” since last…

PHOTOS BY MIKE NORDTVEDT/LIFESLICE PHOTOGRAPHY Living in a pandemic, people have been in dire need of a fun diversion, something they could enjoy out in their neighborhoods.  Creswell Cars and Coffee Club, a group of classic car enthusiasts who meet…

Grilled Asparagus Salad Vinaigrette Vinaigrette 1 garlic clove, grated Juice of one lemon 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard . cup Good Olive Oil Salt, pepper, to taste Salad 1 15 oz bag salad mix 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed 1/8 cup…

Shannon Whitehead said she’s eager to open her salon business. CHRONICLE FILE PHOTO Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that Phase 1 was approved by Gov. Kate Brown on Thursday. Reopening Creswell will look like “our community…