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Commissioner reflects on first year

Lane County Commissioner Joe Berney of District 2, Springfield. Victoria Stephens/The Chronicle SPRINGFIELD – First elected to office 10 months ago, Lane County Commissioner Joe Berney, District 2-Springfield, last week reviewed his year so far in a presentation to the…

Springfield Museum Rocks!

Museum Curator Madeline McGraw stands in front of her favorite display of petrified wood from the Springfield Thunderegg Rock Club for their new exhibit: ”Hidden Treasures – Rockhounding in Oregon.” Aliya Hall/The Chronicle SPRINGFIELD – ”Rocks are unifying,” Museum Curator…

Taking action through advocacy

Last week, Magnolia Gardens in Cottage Grove began hosting monthly meetings for the League of Women Voters. From left are Beth Pool, Susan Johnson, Cynthia Sharp, Gayle Downing, Carol Shelly, Cecelia Heykamp and Charlcie Kaylor. New members are encouraged. More…

X MARKS THE SPOT

Editor’s note: On Nov. 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. Crowds lined the streets as Kennedy’s motorcade was turning past the Texas School Book Depository. Then, shots fired. JFK was shot in the neck and head.…