Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Joan Lillian Glenn-Tingey – Dec. 15, 1933 – Jan. 13, 2020 Joan Lillian Glenn-Tingey, 86, passed away on Jan. 13, 2020 in Cottage Grove, Ore. She was born on Dec. 15, 1933 in Roseburg, Ore., to parents Clarence Johnson and…
CRESWELL – Despite concern in the community that the Creswell Middle School class was disappearing, Principal Shirley Burrus said that the class is still available to students and is in no danger of disappearing. A decision was made, she said,…
CRESWELL – The recent public concerns regarding Hispanic stereotypes in the Skippyjon Jones children’s book series made its way onto the agenda for the Library Board meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 28. No one from the public attended the open meeting,…
Photo file University of Oregon track and field officials announced this week that five Oregon legends would be featured on the 187-foot tower standing over the new Hayward Field. Bill Bowerman (former Ducks coach and co-founder of Nike), Steve Prefontaine…
CRESWELL – An update to Creswell flood risk boundaries is expected to roll out next month that city officials say may largely affect the east side of Creswell. The changes in the flood map come as the City of Creswell…
CRESWELL – The Water Rate Advisory Committee last week agreed it will recommend a 2% water rate increase and a 3% sewer rate increase to Creswell City Council for a vote. If approved, the total water charge would increase by…
Michelle Amberg, Creswell city manager. Erin Tierney/The Chronicle Publisher’s note: This is the first in an occasional series of articles profiling women leaders. In an era where accountability and self-awareness often are lacking, spending any time around Michelle Amberg is…
Creswell Middle School is hosting a can and bottle drive Feb. 4-7 and proceeds benefit the CMS Washington DC group. Pictured with some of this year’s collection so far are Creswell Middle schoolers Emily Stephens, Tailey Carson, Ruby Bloomberg and…
It’s Senior Night on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at CHS. Santiam Christian is coming to town, and Creswell wants to ”Pack the House” for the big event. Look for special coverage from The Chronicle.
Charles ”Chuck” Booher recently turned 100 years old. He and his wife, Dorothy, ran the Curtin Store for decades. Dorothy’s brother was Harry Holt, who along with Bertha, created Holt International in Creswell. Charles recalled seeing a circus wagon overturn…