Fresh cucumber and yellow squash are available for purchase at the South Valley Farmers Market. PHOTO PROVIDED Beginning in 2016, local farmers, food producers and consumers started something new in Cottage Grove. From late spring to early fall, South Valley Farmers Market is a place where residents of Cottage Grove,[Read More…]
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Taylor’s Checkerspot Butterfly Mural & Bohemia Food Hub: Revitalizing Cottage Grove
Kim Johnson standing beside Roger Peet in front of the Taylor’s Checkerspot butterfly mural on 10th and Washington in Cottage Grove. MIKE ROTHGEB/THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE Cottage Grove is known for its beautifully painted murals that grace many of the historic buildings lining its streets. Another mural has recently been completed,[Read More…]
Through the Eyes of the Colonel: City needs ordinance for controlling stray cat population
There are noticeably a lot of cats in Creswell, and the immediate surrounding area, which encouraged me to seek out individuals with knowledge concerning the perceived problem. I went to Mr. and Mrs. Al January. For 13 years the Januarys have been capturing and feeding stray cats. They have taken[Read More…]
Tournament for all ages near Corvallis on August 4th
PHOTO PROVIDED ODFW will host the second annual Scholastic 3-D Archery Triple Crown archery tournament Aug. 4 at the Archery Park, EE Wilson Wildlife Area (2955 Camp Adair Road, Monmouth). The competition is open to all ages and the cost is $10, payable by cash or check on site at[Read More…]
Region called BS on California papers’ UFO stories in 1890s
An illustration from Robur the Conqueror (The Clipper of the Clouds), a Jules Verne novel from 1886. This shows the climactic scene, in which Robur’s airship, the Albatross, outperforms its lighter-than-air rival, the Go-Ahead. Here, the Go-Ahead’s crew members are throwing ballast overboard to gain altitude. IMAGE: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Mostly[Read More…]
SUPERSTAR OF THE MONTH CRESWELL SHINES because of Patti Scott
Patti Scott is Creswell’s Superstar of the Month ERIN TIERNEY/THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE Editor’s note: Each month, The Chronicle and our friends at The Flower Basket & Gift Boutique will ask readers to choose someone in the community they feel makes Creswell shine. The Chronicle will then choose a ”superstar” based[Read More…]
Portion of coast opens for razor clamming
Digging for clams on the Oregon coast. PHOTO PROVIDED/ODFW The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announced that a portion of the coast has opened for razor clamming as domoic acid levels have fallen below the closure limit. Recreational razor clamming is[Read More…]
The US Army Corps of Engineers address public comments for Detroit Dam Fish Passage Project
The Corps have completed its analysis of the public’s comments regarding the Corps’ proposed plan to provide downstream fish passage, including temperature control, at Detroit Dam and Lake. The report described the public scoping process, provided analysis on comments collected, and concluded with a summary on how these comments will[Read More…]
Oregon state seasonal park ranger assistant arrested
David Paul Buchanan PHOTO PROVIDED On July 14, 2018, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received a report that an adult male allegedly had inappropriate contact with a juvenile female while she was at a local park with her family and a large group. Initial reports indicated the man was wearing[Read More…]
Heritage Foundation awarded $20K
Mayor Dave Stram and City Administrator Michelle Amberg, left, standing in front of the Old Schoolhouse with the Creswell Heritage Foundation group after the ”Key” was handed off to the Foundation in March CHRONICLE ARCHIVES The Creswell Heritage Foundation (CHF) has received a $20,000 grant from Oregon Heritage, a division[Read More…]
