Oil Mill Cleanup Plans Tops Pendleton News in 2023

Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer

Progress on cleanup of the Pendleton Oil Mill and plans to eventually develop the property topped the town’s news for 2023. The historic mill, on the edge of town, has been abandoned and crumbling for years. The first step, cleaning up the debris is under way.

Pendleton also saw historic growth continue, with new housing starts and completion of housing developments this year, as well as planning for future grown with a new expansion on the other side of town.

Mayor Frank Crenshaw discussed the year in review in this interview with the Anderson Observer.