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Editor’s note: “Dear Bernard” addresses mental-health issues, and is published in partnership with the Center for Community Counseling. Have you ever wondered if you are mentally fit? How has the pandemic affected someone with a mental illness? Are men handling…

SPRINGFIELD – City council is considering an amendment to its charter to fill the mayor vacancy through an election, after residents at Monday’s meeting said they’ve gone too long without a mayor.  An unusual situation, Mayor Christine Lundberg suddenly resigned…

County leaders this week delivered a virtual State of the County address on Jan. 4, in which they reflected on the hardships and achievements of 2020, and their high hopes for the new year.  “Lane County began the year in…

BRADLEY COOK/ FLASHBOX STUDIO Bella, aka Granny Belle. For many of us, saying goodbye to our loved ones is the toughest thing we ever face in life. That challenge certainly isn’t made any easier when we can’t fully communicate with…

EMMA ROUTLEY/ THE CHRONICLE The warming shelters have been built and placed behind the Post Office parking lot and Dari Mart at 1200 E. Main St. COTTAGE GROVE – When a local organization said it could no longer offer shelter…

It’s a new year with the same focus: coronavirus and vaccinations.  County health officials are rolling with the punches as they work to coordinate vaccination distribution, and as long-term care facilities and workplaces continue to be at the center of…