Carter, Ashley and Lily Cook will portray the first family in this year’s Nativity Pageant.
  The Christmas story is one of “good news and great joy” and that beautiful story will be retold in a live Nativity Pageant December 6-7 in Springfield.  The pageant will be performed outdoors under the stars with one performance at 7:00 p.m. each evening. The Springfield Area Nativity Theatre...
The Maples residents recently gathered for a photo next to the brightly colored maples.
    The Maples at St. John is excited to announce the launch of its Leaves of Change “Give to the Max” fundraising campaign, running throughout November and culminating on November 21, 2024 which is Give to the Max Day. The goal of this initiative is to raise $35,000 for much-needed improvements...
American Legion Color Guard performs the 21 gun salute during last year’s program at Springfield Public School.
  Veterans Day is a time for all Americans to pay respect to those who have served.  For one day, we stand united in respect and honor them for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. The holiday started as a day to reflect upon the heroism of...
  The Springfield City Council met for their regular meeting the evening of Wednesday, Oct 16. All council members were present.  During the Citizens’ Forum section of the meeting, Mary Glaeseman, Springfield Library Board Treasurer, spoke to council about some concerns she’s been having.  ...

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2024-25 Springfield Varsity Boys Basketball Team
 The Springfield Tiger Boys Basketball team began this season practice on November 25 due to the excellent State Football run. Coming off a 21-8 overall record, 13-3 conference record and tying...