Erin Tierney

Creswell, Eugene, Springfield

Executive Editor at The Chronicle 1909

Articles

Photo Galleries: Locals among millions protesting federal policies

1 week ago | chronicle1909.com | Erin Tierney

Last weekend, millions of citizens nationwide came together for “No Kings Day” to oppose federal policies and actions, protest the treatment of immigrants, and challenge the recent deployment of American troops to Los Angeles. In Cottage Grove, more than 110 residents gathered on Main Street on Friday evening, displaying hand-drawn signs and flags. Click here to view Bob William’s full gallery of the No Kings protest in Cottage Grove.
Son spotted on the ‘Class Acts: Graduation’ cover

1 week ago | chronicle1909.com | Erin Tierney

SPRINGFIELD – Carlos Serrano, a recent graduate of Thurston High School, is photographed with his mother, Karina Guzman, outside the PublicHouse on June 16, holding a fresh copy of the annual “Class Acts: Graduation Magazine,” which features Serrano on the cover. “My friend in Cottage Grove saw it online and told me my son was on the cover,” Guzman said.
Lane County at ‘moderate’ threat as fire season starts

2 weeks ago | chronicle1909.com | Erin Tierney

Oregon’s wildfire risk is increasing as fire and forest officials express concern over changing conditions. The fire season for the Oregon Department of Forestry’s South Cascade and Western Lane Districts kicked off on June 9, with the fire danger level classified as “moderate” (blue), with the Industrial Fire Precaution Level set to I (one).
Creswell stands by city manager choice; Martorello ‘grateful,’ looking forward to role

4 weeks ago | chronicle1909.com | Erin Tierney

CRESWELL – The city manager appointment process hit a few hiccups in recent weeks, all eventually leading to the same outcome: Vincent Martorello is Creswell’s new city manager. The city council made the appointment on a 4-3 vote on May 13; soon after, however, previous news clips surfaced regarding details from the appointee’s past employment. Council learned that in 2008, the Oregon State University Student Alliance sued the university after the removal of newspaper bins for The Liberty.
Special Election update: Close contests, new leaders emerge

1 month ago | chronicle1909.com | Erin Tierney

Unofficial results from the May 20 Special Election indicate a combination of close contests and clear victories in the South Lane and Springfield school districts. A total of 51,494 ballots have been cast so far, and additional results are expected to be reported by 5 p.m. today, May 22. In the Springfield School Board race, incumbent Jonathan Light, who was previously trailing by eight votes, has now pulled 167 votes over Justin Martin for Position 3.
Lane County Special District Election: Unofficial results show tight races in South Lane, Springfield

1 month ago | chronicle1909.com | Erin Tierney

Unofficial results from the Lane County Special District Election reveal several tight races, with potential incumbent upsets looming. As of 11 p.m. on May 20, 41,141 ballots had been cast, and the next update is anticipated by 5 p.m. on May 21. In the South Lane School Board elections, there are narrow margins in several director positions. For Director Position 5, Tony Lefler leads with 1,279 votes (50.41%), while incumbent vice chair Colleen Valley trails by 21 votes with 1,258 votes (49.59%).
Creswell City Council to discuss path forward amid details of new hire's past

1 month ago | chronicle1909.com | Erin Tierney

CRESWELL – After the Creswell City Council appointed its new city manager last week, details from the appointee’s past soon emerged, prompting the council to pause and schedule a private meeting on Tuesday, May 20, at 5 p.m. to discuss how to proceed with Vincent Martorello. Martorello was appointed the new city manager in a 4-3 vote after a seven-hour executive session on May 13.
County making ‘surgical’ budget cuts

1 month ago | chronicle1909.com | Erin Tierney

Last week, Lane County administrator Steve Mokrohisky outlined a “surgical approach” to address the County’s budget, which he says has seen a persistent strain on public safety funding and a growing need for behavioral health and housing. “We have a lot of uncertainty and chaos out there right now, there’s uncertainty from the federal government… uncertainty at the state level… and then, of course, we have local pressures here in Lane County,” he said at the May 6 meeting.
New Creswell High principal selected, Collins still sticking around

1 month ago | chronicle1909.com | Erin Tierney

CRESWELL — Superintendent Mike Johnson announced on Monday that Dr. Chad Towe is Creswell High School’s next principal. “Dr. Towe has led diverse schools through strategic planning, equity-focused initiatives, and measurable academic achievement gains,” Johnson stated in the news release. Towe has spent over 20 years in education, including teaching and leadership roles in Seattle, Salem, Springfield, and internationally.
A3 science teacher finalist for top honor

1 month ago | chronicle1909.com | Erin Tierney

SPRINGFIELD—A Springfield teacher has been named one of eight finalists for the prestigious Educator of the Year award, presented by the OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education. Katie Ryan, who teaches 9th-12th grade science at the Academy of Arts and Academics in the Springfield School District, is the only finalist from our region.