District 85 will elect three members to the Springfield Board of Education during the November 6 General Election. Three seats for four-year terms are up for election this year for the Board of Education. They are presently held by Jeff Kretsch, Jessica Potter and Victor Thatcher. There are three...
Ashley Hanson, Joe Miesen and Jeanette Pidde are vying for two seats on the Springfield City Council ballot. The candidates answered a list of questions ahead of the election to inform voters.
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This week is the annual 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. This year’s Fire Prevention Week™ is October 4–10, 2026. The theme, “Charge Into Fire...
Students in grades 3-6 at Springfield Elementary donated food items and cash to the Springfield Area Food Shelf as part of the “Tigers Give Back” day last Friday. The students gathered at Springfield Market to make their donations to Shari Koll, director of the local food shelf.
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Springfield Tiger Football and Springfield Public Schools took time during Friday night’s football game against the BOLD Warriors to recognize those who have served their country and community...
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