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School-Based Health Center to be built on Springfield High School campus

Jenna LeinasarsThursday, December 7, 2023

Springfield City School District and Rocking Horse Community Health Center to expand healthcare to students and families through new School-Based Health Center.

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Springfield's SantaCon returns, grows for 2023 event

Natalie DriscollSunday, December 3, 2023

Head to SantaCon for a day filled with holiday nostalgia.

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Clark State's Dr. Blondin honored with national award

Darci JordanThursday, November 30, 2023

Clark State College President Dr. Jo Alice Blondin was honored with the prestigious Marie Y. Martin Executive Officer Award by the Association of Community College Trustees.

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Springfield City Schools ask students to 'Tell Us Your E'

Diane ErwinThursday, November 30, 2023

Springfield City Schools celebrate students for making a plan for their future, whether that be enrolling, employment, or enlisting.

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Christmas at the Bushnell brings the spirit of the season to Downtown Springfield

Natalie DriscollThursday, November 23, 2023

Event brings free, family-friendly fun to the Bushnell Event Center.

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Golden Ticket find secures year worth of prizes

Natalie DriscollWednesday, November 22, 2023

Find a Golden Tickets and win 12-month's worth of prizes from Champion City Pops, Sweets & Treats and Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop.

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Equality Springfield hosts annual Transgender Day of Remembrance

Darci JordanFriday, November 17, 2023

The annual observance honors the memory of transgender people who lost their lives to acts of hate and violence.

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ACtS the Musical debuts in Springfield

Natalie DriscollThursday, November 16, 2023

ACtS - an original musical written by Richard Carey - opens at the John Legend Theater.

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Update: The State Theater gets closer to opening

Natalie DriscollFriday, November 10, 2023

The State Theater's doors are getting closer to opening to the public as updates for its future use continue.

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Public Arts discussion comes to The State Theater

Darci JordanSaturday, November 4, 2023

Community members are welcome to learn about and discuss current and future art projects throughout the city.

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Local artists recreates iconic Santa painting

Diane ErwinTuesday, October 31, 2023

Gary Blevins recreates Norman Rockwell art with John Fleeger serving as the featured Santa in the updated piece.

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Musical legends' featured in Springfield Symphony Jazz Orchestra performance

Natalie DriscollTuesday, October 31, 2023

Springfield Symphony Jazz Orchestra showcases music from Duke Ellington and Mahalia Jackson.

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A view inside some recent events at The State Theater

Natalie DriscollWednesday, October 25, 2023

Get an inside look at The State Theater during some of the first events hosted in the site.

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Resolute937 offers a health and fitness environment for anyone and everyone

Darci JordanTuesday, October 24, 2023

Resolute937 offers classes and programs designed for all fitness levels and wants to be a welcome space for the whole community.

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Make your way to Vittles & Grits

Diane ErwinMonday, October 23, 2023

Vittles & Grits serves up classic diner vibes from its food to its atmosphere.

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ICYMI: The Sandlot cast autograph signing to support Stevie's World of Wiffle Ball

Natalie DriscollSaturday, September 30, 2023

Members of the cast of The Sandlot same to Springfield to sign autographs in exchange for donations to support Stevie's World of Wiffle Ball.

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Think Pink Gala collects funds for local breast cancer support

Natalie DriscollSaturday, September 30, 2023

Leigh Anne Lawrence has chosen to turn her personal experience fighting breast cancer into a way to support other local women going through similar battles.

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