The population of Oregon was burgeoning at the turn of the 20th century – nearly doubling every 20 years. The need and desire for transportation other than horse-drawn wagons in the mud, particularly in urban areas, spurred several groups of enterprising businessmen into action. The resulting interurban electric transit system[Read More…]
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Dawgs improve to 12-8 with nonleague win
A foul on the shot sends Chance Bellew to the line for a pair of clutch free throws in the final two minutes of the Bulldogs’ 46-41 victory over Cascade Christian. GINI DAVIS – THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE Snowy pass conditions grounded the Creswell Bulldogs, forcing a league game at La[Read More…]
Nonleague win bumps Lady Dawgs to 14-6
Bailey Howell reaches to grab an offensive rebound before putting it back for two of her game-high 18 points against Cascade Christian. GINI DAVIS – THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE Dicey conditions over the pass kept the Creswell Bulldogs from making their scheduled trip to La Pine on Jan. 26, but the[Read More…]
Nutritionally Speaking:
In February we will celebrate Heart Health Month, and a favorite heart (and chocolate) related holiday, Valentine’s Day. There’s no better way to celebrate this time of year than to share with those we love hacks (tips) for supporting cardiovascular health. Fortunately, in the nutrition field we have many guides[Read More…]
Nominate your own Creswell Superstar!
With the new year, we wanted to change some things up at The Creswell Chronicle and create more one-on-one opportunities with our readers and subscribers. With all the doom and gloom so frequently in today’s news, we at The Creswell Chronicle want to focus on more positive news pieces. Everywhere[Read More…]
A Valentine’s Day message from the heart
In considering the romantic spirit of the holiday, the human heart is often viewed as the seat of courage, hope and love. With regard to its more earthly functions, however, the heart is no less remarkable. It is this less metaphysical, but equally amazing role that riveted my interest early[Read More…]
CHS musicians learn, play, grow at Oregon Jazz
Joshua Jenkins solos on trombone with CHS Jazz Band 2 during the Oregon Jazz Festival. ALESHA CULP Justin O’Reilly and Bentley Watson received Outstanding Soloist awards as Creswell High School Jazz Band 1 and Jazz Band 2, under Music Director Sandi Green, participated in the Oregon Jazz Festival on Jan.[Read More…]
Getting Ready for the Fourth of July!
The Creswell Chamber of Commerce will be conducting its first planning meeting for its annual Fourth of July festivities on Thursday, Jan. 25, 7 p.m. at the Creswell Chamber of Commerce office located at 104 S. Mill St. #102 in Creswell. The meeting is open to anyone who wishes to[Read More…]
Pleasant Hill Basketball
Billies guard Angeni Yeo attempts a free throw at the foul line during the third quarter of the Pleasant Hill-La Pine game on Jan. 16. Yeo made six of her 10 free throw attempts. CHRISTOPHER PALANUK Pleasant Hill vs. La Pine on Jan. 16. The Creswell Chronicle’s intern, Christopher Palanuk[Read More…]
Pleasant Hill wrestlers place fourth at Junction City
Billies wrestler Aston Ruchti struggles to keep Scio opponent Hunter Robinson from overtaking him during the second round of their bout. Pleasant Hill hosted a four-team divisional coed meet against Colton, Harrisburg and Scio on Jan. 18. The Billies won against Colton, 15-6; lost to Harrisburg; and lost to Scio,[Read More…]