The Chronicle (Creswell, Oregon)

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The Chronicle[1] is a weekly newspaper serving the Southern Willamette Valley in Lane County, Oregon, United States. Its area of coverage includes Springfield, Creswell, Cottage Grove and Pleasant Hill.

The Creswell Chronicle
TypeWeekly newspaper
Owner(s)Nash Publishing Group
PublisherNoel Nash
EditorErin Tierney
Founded1909
LanguageEnglish
Headquarters655 A St., Suite E, Springfield, OR 97477
Websitechronicle1909.com

History

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Formerly The Creswell Chronicle, which was established in 1909,[2] it is the oldest locally owned newspaper in the area. The name changed to The Chronicle on August 29, 2019[3] when it expanded its coverage area. Its newsroom and advertising headquarters is located in Springfield.

On March 1, 2019, the paper came under the ownership of Noel Nash and his wife, Denise, under Nash Publishing Group.[4] Former newspaper publishers have included SJ Olson Publications,[5] Hollyer, Sittser[6] and Hunt,[7] and Hakes.[8]

Awards

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In 2020, The Chronicle earned 18 awards from the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association for its news coverage, advertising and design.[9] In 2023, the paper was named "Business of the Year" by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "The Chronicle". The Chronicle. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
  2. ^ "Chronicle History". The Chronicle. 2019-09-29. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
  3. ^ "The Chronicle opens Springfield office!". Springfield Bottom Line. 2020-07-28. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
  4. ^ Gauger Media Service. "The Creswell Chronicle Acquired by Noel and Denise Nash". Editor & Publisher (Press release). Archived from the original on 2020-04-06. Retrieved 2019-12-31.
  5. ^ "Creswell Chronicle". mondotimes.com. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  6. ^ "Creswell chronicle. [volume]".
  7. ^ "The Chronicle. [volume]".
  8. ^ "Creswell chronicle".
  9. ^ Chronicle staff (2021-09-17). "The Chronicle earns 18 state awards for weekly paper, ads". The Chronicle. Retrieved 2022-01-27.
  10. ^ "Springfield Chamber Recognizes Community and Business Leaders at the 73rd Annual Awards Event". Springfield Bottom Line. 2023-02-15. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
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