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Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
PHOTO PROVIDED Some of last summer’s fires in western Oregon have shown light smoke or small hotspots recently after a dry spring and low snowpack this winter. Hotspots are not uncommon in heavy fuels, like logs and organic duff, which…
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) recently concluded its review of the 2017 Opportunity to Recycle Report, which determined that the City of Creswell is in compliance with DEQ recycling requirements. The report states that because Creswell has a population…
Council President Richard Zettervall, far right, presented certificates of appreciation to some of the Emergency Preparedness Fair volunteers a this week”s city council meeting. ERIN TIERNEY/THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE This week’s Creswell city council meeting hit on topics of vehicle storage…
The July 4th celebration was an absolute wonderful display of Patriotism, loyalty and dedication. Our city can be proud of itself in our continuing efforts to recognize and remember our heritage. The Chamber of Commerce, which is the organization that…
PHOTO PROVIDED The Kiwanis Club of Creswell recently recognized the former owners of Joe’s Diner, Bob and Bonnie Britt, with a Community Service Award. Bod is pictured holding the award. Most of the Club’s board were there to present the…
CHRISTOPER PALANUK/THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE Museum of Natural and Cultural History Educator Clara begins her presentation during the Oregon Rocks program at the Creswell Community Center on June 27. The program is part of the U of O Museum’s outreach, and…
Nearly four months after this reporter was booted from a Creswell School Board (CSB) executive session without cause, on June 29, Oregon Ethics Commission (OEC) unanimously voted to move the case into investigation. With the CSB probe underway, OEC now…
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Tractor Supply Company on Saturday July 7. SCOTT OLSON/THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE Tractor Supply Company is Creswell’s latest retail addition. On Thursday, July 5, the rural lifestyle store opened its doors, commencing a four-day grand opening…
PHOTO PROVIDED The new officers for the Creswell Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4029 for the fiscal year 2018-19 were recently installed. Starting from the left, they are:, Don Fertgus, Sr. Vice Commander (Don is moving, and therefore has resigned);…
Eight neighbors recently signed their names to a concerned letter to City Hall regarding the unkempt property on Killingsworth Avenue, a property with abatement issues dating clear back to 2010. The property in question the 815 Killingsworth Ave. and is…