On May 3rd, 2021, The Carillon published an article which focused on the property values report commissioned by Allan Akins and Margaret Marion-Akins to identify the issues affecting the values of the properties, which surround the new Berger plant on Oakwood. To read the full article, Select this link. 

In November of 2020, Josh Greschner wrote an article in The Carillon about the planned Berger Manufacturing Facility, located on Oakwood Road. Select this link to read the full article from November 6th, 2020. 

Criticisms for the Peat Moss processing plant started earlier than August of 2020, with multiple residents opposing the start of construction. Select this link to read the full article from August 13th, 2020, featuring Allan Akins and Margaret-Marion Akins, long-time residents in Springfield.