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First-graders’ coin collection helps less fortunate children

In lieu of a gift exchange, the first-grade at Springfield Public School, in classes taught by Andrea Erickson and Brandon Wilhelmi contributed pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters and dollars for a total of $212.50 that they contributed to the Salvation Army to help people in need. “We talked about...

We must maintain and improve says retiring mayor

“I look at what we have in Springfield — it’s exceptional,” said Mayor Mark Brown as he wrapped up business on the Springfield City Council agenda the evening of December 20 and retired after 19 years — 16 years as mayor. “It’s been interesting and educational,” he remarked as he expressed his...

Church organist Betsy Rogotzke retires

Betsy Rogotzke is retiring after some 40 years as organist at St. Paul Lutheran Church. */ She will be honored at a reception following the 9:00 a.m. service Sunday, Jan. 8. All are welcome to attend, offer congratulations to Betsy, and enjoy cake and coffee.

Special to the Advance-Press
by Joseph Goedtke

Memories of Christmas

The seasons are shifting again! From the long lit strands of evergreen above Central Street, to the inflatable snowmen and the illuminated trees outside of many of Springfield’s houses, decor all over town is changing. The recent snow and sudden chilling temperatures that we all knew were coming...

Red Cross urges blood donation gift to give this holiday season; Bloodmobile coming here Monday

It can’t be wrapped or placed under a tree, but the perfect gift can help save patient lives this holiday season. The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give the lifesaving gift of a blood donation in December, a time when donations decline but the needs of patients remain steady. You can...

Alex Fink signs pro contract to play for Lake Erie Crushers

Alex Fink, a star player for the Springfield Tigers high school and town team baseball, and currently teaching at Springfield High School, has signed a contract to continue his baseball career at the professional level. Fink has signed a contract with the Lake Erie Crushers out of Avon, Ohio, of...

Sarah and Justin Sorby and their son, sam, who will portray Mary, Joseph and the Baby Jesus in the Springfield Nativity Pageant this weekend, are pictured with their sons and big brothers, Jack, Luke and Ben, as they tried on their Biblical garb last week.

Springfield to tell The Christmas Story for the 31st season this weekend

Over the years, Christmas has inspired many authors to write about its spirit and significance. The spirit that embodies charity, forgiveness, friendship, unselfish love and generosity. There is a treasury of Christmas stories out there — classic Christmas tales, stories of Christmas customs...

Wilma Wellner still enjoying life at 100 years

Centenarians are happy and optimistic individuals enjoying life at or beyond the age of 100 years while having low rates of health problems. The majority of centenarians do not feel their chronological age; on average, they report feeling 20 years younger. They also tend to have positive attitudes...

Remember Pearl Harbor

Just before 8 a.m. on December 7, 1941, hundreds of Japanese fighter planes attacked the American naval base at Pearl Harbor near Honolulu, Hawaii. The barrage lasted just two hours, but it was devastating: The Japanese managed to destroy nearly 20 American naval vessels, including eight enormous...

City Newsletter

It's winter, and we all have a new set of rules to live by. We must adjust our driving habits to winter weather conditions; we must adapt to home and yard care to deal with cold, snow and ice. With the change of seasons we must adjust to changes in garbage collection and recycling, compliance with...