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Here’s hoping your Christmas is trimmed with beauty, friendship, goodwill and all the joy this special season brings. Folks like you remind us how lucky we are to be a part of such a fine community. Your kindness & generosity are an inspiration to us, and we are truly grateful to have readers...
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.  ...
Parkview Place Apartments
The Springfield Economic Development Authority Board agreed to sell the Parkview Place Apartments, located at 501 and 502 S. County Rd. 5 to Springfield Oasis, LLC for $1,925,000.00. Parkview Place Apartments, a 24 unit complex made up of two and three bedroom units, was built by the EDA....
Meet the candidates.
  Residents of the Springfield School District will vote for four Board of Education members as part of the General Election on November 3.  Running for reelection are current board members Justin Roiger , Lori Groebner and Sarah Groebner. Adam Seifert is also running for election.  The candidates...
Springfield Fire Department
  This week is National Fire Prevention Week. Each year the campaign focuses on educating people about the simple, yet important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.   Representing Springfield Fire Department is Front: Travis Wendt, Bryant Krebs, Gabe Salonek, Kyle...
“MOVE THAT BUS” REVEAL The top ten Tiger Trek fundraisers revealed the amount raised during the event.  From left:  Landon Groebner, Brynn Wilhelmi, Claire Seifert, Everly Jensen, Eloise Tegland-Porter, Reagan Plaster, Logan Groebner, Carter Seifert, Ashallyn Riley and Walker Krueger.
  Springfield Public Elementary students raised $39,042.50 in the annual Tiger Trek Color Run/Walk event held Friday morning.  Students obtained pledges from family and friends to support the project. “I have been doing the Tiger Trek for sixteen years and it gets better every year.  It is all...
Patrons at 2023 Juried Art Show
   Artists are invited and encouraged to submit art pieces for the upcoming Springfield Juried Art Show which will be on exhibit from October 16 – November 27.  Artists can pick up or request an entry form and criteria by stopping at the Springfield Public Library (120 N Cass Ave) or by calling the...

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