![]() ![]() ![]() We stood there and talked about city politics for something like 20 minutes. Several years ago - I think when Edwards was still fire chief -I encountered Edwards near Fire Station No. And, like most Springfield residents, I’m sure, I wish him well in keeping things on an even keel for the next few months. I was out of town when the Springfield City Council transferred new Mayor FRANK EDWARDS from his Ward 1 aldermanic seat into the ultimate hot seat of Springfield last week. Still, move on we must, and I hope that doesn’t indicate disrespect to our past mayor. But having a local leader take his own life remains perplexing. As many said, the city goes on, work goes on, and life goes on. Some of the usual enthusiasm for that approach is under a cloud on the eve of 2011, after the recent, still-baffling death of Springfield Mayor TIM DAVLIN. ![]() Often at the turn of the year, it’s time for a whimsical look ahead, as days get longer and the promise of better times looms. ![]()
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