Do you ever wonder whether to call 9-1-1 or the non -emergency line? Here's a quick guide!
4 months ago, Creswell Admin
When to Call 911: Crimes in progress Life or death situations Medical emergencies Shots fired Injuries Accidents Reporting a Fire. When to call the non-emergency number at 541-682-4150: Reporting a crime that is NOT currently in progress Welfare Check Reporting a theft/vehicle theft Loud music/noise disturbance Property damage Drug dealing Loitering Abandoned property
Happy Sunday from Paisley, the City Hall Office Dog! Here is her safety tip of the week!
4 months ago, Paisley
Safety Sundays With Paisley. Emergencies can happen to anybody at any age – Including kids! That is why it is super important to teach your littles how to call 9-1-1 and when the right time is to do it!
Want to try disc golf? Check out a free disc golf kit from Creswell Library! Each kit has 4 discs (putter, midrange, and two drivers) and is perfect for one player. Borrow for up to 4 weeks and play at Garden Lake Park!
4 months ago, Creswell Admin
Ready to try something new outdoors? The Creswell Library has disc golf kits you can check out for free, courtesy of the Eugene Disc Golf Club! Each kit includes 4 discs (a putter, a midrange, and 2 drivers) and is perfect for one person. You can borrow a kit for up to 4 weeks and head over to the beautiful Garden Lake Park to test your skills on the local course!
Looking for resources in Creswell? Check out these local services that can help!
4 months ago, Creswell Admin
Local Resources in Creswell. Family Resource Center Supports families with resources, workshops, and community partnerships to help them thrive. 996 W. A Street, Creswell, OR 97426 (Modular 4) Office: (541) 895-6175 Mobile: (541)246-4368 Email: kdumas@creswell.k12.or.us Creswell Food Pantry Providing Creswell residents with food boxes up to twice a month. Open Thursdays from 9am to noon at the Cobalt Activity Center. Phone: 541-870-2252 Creswell Food 4 Kids Creswell Food 4 Kids (CF4K) is a Creswell community sponsored program designed to provide easy-to-make food to Creswell School Kids for the weekends when they cannot depend on the free school meals they receive during the school week. Phone: 541-419-9999 Email: CreswellFood4KidsProgram@gmail.com Hillside Church Clothing Closet Provides a place where people can donate and receive clothing and other small house hold items. 635 Holbrook Lane. *NOTE: Please text or call phone number when dropping off clothes donations Mobile: (541) 228-2130 Email: creswellhillsidechurch@gmail.com
Happy Saturday, Creswell residents! We hope you have a great day.
4 months ago, Creswell Admin
Happy Saturday, Creswell!
Attention, Creswell Community! The City of Creswell has started listing surplus items for sale on GovDeals.com! To view our most recent listing, please visit https://www.govdeals.com/en/asset/2/28119
4 months ago, Creswell Admin
City of Creswell Surplus Items are Available on GovDeals.com
We want to hear from you! Who is someone that has served Creswell and helped make it a great place? Nominate them for our Creswell Heroes series! Nomination form: https://forms.gle/kvk5sp4r7HnGAxRJ6
4 months ago, Creswell Admin
Do you know someone who has helped make Creswell a great place? Nominate them for Creswell Heroes!
Happy Friday! Today's Creswell Hero is Bethany Scovil, Creswell School District Communications & Community Engagement Coordinator! If you would like to nominate someone for our Creswell Heroes series, just fill out this form: https://forms.gle/kvk5sp4r7HnGAxRJ6
4 months ago, Creswell Admin
Creswell Heroes. Bethany Scovil, Creswell School District Communications & Community Engagement Coordinator. Bethany Scovil moved to Creswell in August 2021 and quickly found herself wanting to connect more with the community. After working remotely, she applied for a Communications position with the Creswell School District in April 2023. In this role, Bethany shares the district’s news through the CSD40 Newsletter, website, and social media, keeping families, staff, and students informed about the great things happening in their schools. Beyond her job, Bethany has played an active role in local events, including bringing back the CHS Homecoming parade and organizing performances at home football games for CHS and CMS groups. As a volunteer head coach, she also helped launch the junior cheer program at Creswell Middle School in Fall 2024.For Bethany, community involvement is a reflection of her faith in Jesus Christ. She says, “My relationship with Jesus motivates everything I do.” Her passion for building relationships and helping others shines through in her work, and she encourages others to get involved. “Creswell has a wonderful spirit of volunteerism. Whether it’s helping students with reading or sharing your experiences, there are countless ways to contribute,” she adds. Bethany’s deep connection to Creswell and its people continues to grow, and she’s excited to see how the community will keep coming together.
Notice is hereby given that the City Council will convene in Executive Session on May 20, 2025, at 5:00 pm in accordance with Resolution 2025-04 a resolution establishing standards to be used to hire a city manager.
4 months ago, Creswell Admin
May 15, 2025 CITY OF CRESWELL NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION May 20, 2025 Notice is hereby given that the City Council will convene in Executive Session on May 20, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in accordance with Resolution 2025-04 a resolution establishing standards to be used to hire a city manager. The executive session is pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(a) To consider the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent and (f) To discuss matters related to the consideration of information or records that are exempt from public disclosure under Oregon law. This Session is closed to the public. This notice is given in compliance with the requirements of the Oregon Public Meetings Law, ORS 192.610 to 192.695, and is posted and available for public inspection at www.ci.creswell.or.us. For further information or to request reasonable accommodation, please contact our City Recorder, Caitlin Born, at 541-895-2531 ext. 307. Creswell City Council
Tonight's meeting of the City of Creswell Planning Commission has been cancelled. Regular meetings will resume in June.
4 months ago, Creswell Admin
Tonight’s Planning Commission Meeting has been CANCELLED.
Happy Thursday, Creswell! Today Paisley wants to remind everyone in city limits to get their dog licensed with the City of Creswell! Just bring a proof of current rabies vaccination certificate from your vet and we will get you licensed in no time!
4 months ago, Paisley
Is Your Dog Licensed? Did you know that all dogs within Creswell City Limits are required to be licensed with the City? It’s true! With the beautiful weather out there, more dogs are going to be looking for reasons to roam around town (can confirm) and having a license can help them get home faster!
May 11th-17th is National Police Week! We want to give a big shout out to our local LCSO sergeant and deputies for working hard to keep Creswell a wonderful place to live. We are very grateful to have them in our town.
4 months ago, Creswell Admin
Images of Creswell's Lane County Sheriff's Office deputies with text that reads National Police Week.
The City of Creswell Airport Commission will be holding their Work Session Meeting tonight at 5:30 p.m. in the conference room at City Hall.
4 months ago, Creswell Admin
Airport Commission Work Session. May 14th, 2025 5:30pm at Creswell City Hall
Today's #WaybackWednesday takes us back 14 years to Movies in the Park 2011! That year, Movie-Goers were treated to movies such as The Goonies, Megamind, Kung Fu Panda, and more. Stay tuned, Creswell, because the 2025 titles will be announced before you know it!
4 months ago, Creswell Admin
Image of Creswell Movies in the Park in 2011.
The City of Creswell Budget Committee will be holding their second meeting on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025, at 6pm in Creswell City Hall. Members of the public are welcome to attend and the meeting will be livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube.
4 months ago, Creswell Admin
City of Creswell Budget Committee Meeting #2. May 20th, 2025 at 6pm Creswell City Hall
Looking for a new job? Check out the job fair happening at Lane Community College this week!
4 months ago, Creswell Admin
Lane Community College Job Fair. May 15 from 1-4pm, Center Building. Meet friendly, local employers, win prizes and swag, all for free! To request accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in this event, contact the Center for Accessible Resources at least one week in advance at 541-463-5150/
Happy Tuesday, Creswell! Today we want to hear what your favorite video game was when you were a kid. Tell us in the comments!
4 months ago, Creswell Admin
QUESTION OF THE DAY: WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE VIDEO GAME WHEN YOU WERE A KID? TELL US IN THE COMMENTS!
Tonight's meeting of the Creswell City Council is happening now! Head to the City of Creswell Facebook or YouTube channel to watch it live!
4 months ago, Creswell Admin
We are live! Live stream the Creswell City Council Meeting and stay up to date about what is happening in our town! Facebook: City of Creswell. YouTube: @CityofCreswell1909

The Creswell City Council will be holding their monthly meeting tonight at 6pm in Creswell City Hall. Members of the public are welcome to attend and the meeting will be live streamed on Facebook and YouTube.

4 months ago, Creswell Admin
City Council Meeting. May 12th, 2025, at 6pm in Creswell City Hall.
The City of Creswell invites residents to join us for a City Manager Candidate Meet & Greet event tonight at 5pm in the Creswell Community Center. Take this opportunity to meet the top four finalists and learn more about them.
4 months ago, Heather Ward
City Manager Candidates Meet & Greet. May 12th, 2025, at 5pm at the Creswell Community Center, 99 South 1st Street in Creswell, Oregon. The City of Creswell invites community members to a City Manager Candidate Meet & Greet on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 5PM at the Creswell Community Center. As part of a transparent and interactive selection process, the City Council has incorporated public input to help define the desired qualifications and leadership attributes for the position. This event offers an opportunity for the public to meet the finalists, learn more about their backgrounds, and provide feedback to help inform the Council’s decision.
David Benson. Benson resides in Tillamook, Oregon. An Oregon native, Benson received an undergraduate degree from Yale and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Houston. He has worked most of his career in the state of Texas as Assistant City Manager, of League City, Texas, Assistant Chief Recovery Officer for the City of Houston, Texas and has worked a s a private consultant for governmental agencies focusing on human resources, , developing missions and goals, developed guidelines for maximizing local resources for small cities. Benson indicated in his application: “My background in supporting the range of services the City delivers will be of value in overcoming difficult obstacles, continuing to strengthen the City’s team, and ensuring that the organization is able to continue effective, efficient and ethical service to Creswell as new residents and businesses arrive.’
Monique DeSpain. DeSpain resides in Eugene, Oregon. An Oregon native. DeSpain received an undergraduate degree from the University of Utah, a master’s degree from Central Michigan University and a law degree from Willamette University College of Law. DeSpain is currently Executive Director and County Counsel for Common Sense for Oregon Foundation, and has worked as an attorney, chief operating officer and worked internationally for a security company. She retired with the grade of Colonel from the Oregon Air National Guard/USAF Reserve/Active Duty with service from 1989 to 2019. In her application materials, DeSpain indicated “…my 2024 congressional campaign gave me a deeper understanding of [Creswell’s] people and businesses. From its renowned 4th of July Parade to Grange 496 and Holt Park events, Creswell embodies the best in small-town America. My work at the Common Sense for Oregon Foundation, where I develop and implement policy to support working families, has reinforced my belief that good governance starts locally.”
Vincent Martorello. Martorello resides in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Martorello obtained a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Cobleskill and a master’s degree in urban planning and architecture from the University of Michigan. He currently works as the Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Council Bluffs, Iowa. He previously worked as Superintendent of Willamalane Park and Recreation District in Springfield, Oregon and as director of Facilities at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. He has prepared land use applications, municipal master plans and wetland determinations working for a consulting firm in Eugene, Oregon. Martorello indicated in his application materials that he: “…wants to make a positive contribution to a community and invest [himself] both professionally and personally into the well-being and vitality of [the Creswell] community. The City of Creswell offers me the opportunity to utilize my diverse background and experience to make a positive impact within a strong community such as the City of Creswell.”
Douglas Wiggins. Wiggins resides in Toledo, Oregon. Wiggins obtained a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming in Agricultural Business. Wiggins most recently worked in Toledo as City Manager, City Administrator in the City of Union, Oregon, City Clerk Recorder for the Town of Wheatland, Wyoming and worked as a Police Officer/Sergeant for the Wheatland Police Department. Prior to his municipal experience, Wiggins worked in sales for an agricultural seed company. Wiggins indicated in his application materials: “With my background in city management and law enforcement, I have had the privilege of working closely with communities to solve problems (water, wastewater, and streets), improve services, and create places where people feel safe and supported (economic development). What draws me to Creswell is that same spirit of connection and progress. It is a town that embodies the best of small-town living while embracing opportunities for growth.”