<p>News from around town…</p>
Teen homelessness poses challenges at both local, national levels
By Kendra Hopkins The number of homeless teens in the Springfield area is on the rise as the holiday season approaches, and many organizations such as Rare Breed are looking for volunteers and donations to help them meet the needs of these homeless students. Rare Breed is a non-profit organization and they are constantly looking […]
OTC, Springfield honors veterans throughout the week
By Katharine Edelen Both the city of Springfield and Ozarks Technical Community College have set aside time and resources to honor America’s military service members this weekend. Springfield Missouri’s annual Veterans’ Day parade was held on Nov. 5, starting at Jordan Valley Park winding around parts of downtown. Every year OTC has a celebration in […]
Parents should consider practical & far-fetched safety issues next Halloween
By Samantha Thomason Whether it’s scary clowns or funny looking candy, the Greene County Sheriff’s Department has some advice for safety-concerned parents this Halloween. Sandy DuBrul, deputy with the Greene County Sheriff’s Department, shared his thoughts on the practical and far-fetched safety concerns this Halloween. Scary Clowns? “I don’t really know of the scary clowns […]
Teal pumpkins a welcome sign for kids with food allergies
By Abbey Stewart Children with food allergies can enjoy Halloween a little bit more thanks to a national food-allergy organization’s campaign encouraging people to place teal pumpkins on their porches as a sign that their houses are handing out non-food trick-or-treat items. For years, the Teal Pumpkin Project, created by moms of Food Allergy Community […]
Springfield college choir to sing at presidential inauguration
By Michaela Herman Local university choir members will perform at the presidential inauguration in Washington D.C. this January, according to its choir director. The Missouri State University choir (MSU), directed by Dr. Cameron LaBarr, will be heading to Washington D.C. Jan. 20 to perform at the 58th presidential inauguration in front of a huge crowd […]
Farming without tractors? No way!
By Elizabeth Woods In 1972 Merle Ash got his first brand new John Deere tractor. With two-wheel drive, eight forward gears, two reverse gears, and 54 horse power, his tractor still runs to this day and helps with everyday farming needs. The tractor came with a bucket, it can pull a mower, bailer, and a […]
Inspiring woman wins innermost battle over addiction
By Sierra Baker The room is busy with loved ones on a Sunday morning. Lynn Davis is managing to make breakfast for a relentless amount of people and help her daughters prepare their children for morning church. “Nothing makes me happier than having my whole family together in one place,” Lynn says. With three daughters and […]
Love of automobiles affects a whole family
By Shelby Shaffer Working on cars is more than just an occupation for Arthur Shaffer Sr. It is a passion that helps defines him and his family. “Dad always tells us kids to know how to work on our vehicles ourselves cause it’s the only brand that won’t leave ya stranded on the side of […]
Beware! Refrigerators are not always safe
By Lura Bishop Imagine this fridge: On the top shelf leftovers from spaghetti to ribs that have been there for two months are just piled on top of each other and surrounded by other gross left overs. The second shelf consists of old apples, bananas, and pears, withered and are rotting. On the bottom shelf […]
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