By Sierra Baker As 2015 draws to a close and 2016 slowly begins, politics are hot and ready for Missouri elections, and well-known Springfieldian Brad Bradshaw is joining the race for Lt. Governor. Bradshaw, best known around town as a trained physician, surgeon and lawyer, said he has been considering a run for many years. He will […]
By Austin Applegate What do you do when deer hunting season comes around? There are some proposed deer hunting regulations for next year’s deer season, so you might want to take a look at the proposed and upcoming changes. “There are four regulations that have already been approved by the conservation commission and four more […]
By Elizabeth Woods It’s that time of year when the weather gets colder and craft shows start to pop up. Artist and venders come from all over to show off unique handmade products including; jewelry, food, pottery, and paintings. Most craft shows are set up downtown or at historical marks. Fair Grove Heritage Reunion is […]
By Haley George Springfield will be getting a Dunkin’ Donuts in December of 2015 on the south side of town, according to articles in the Springfield Business Journal. Dunkin’ Donuts will be taking the place of Back Yard Burger at 4020 S. Campbell Ave, according to an SBJ article by Chase Snider. This is not […]
By Shelby Shaffer Walk to Defeat ALS is a walk to raise funding for research for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and every September when the Springfield community gathers for this cause, students and faculty at Central High School get particularly involved. “Central High School participates in this event every year,” says Gretchen Teague, a theatre […]
By Becca Hart The existing Central Street that cuts through the OTC campus is planned to be removed and relocated, affecting student and vehicle transportation. “The idea is to vacate Central Street east of the roundabout and west of National Avenue to OTC. This portion of Central Street OTC can adjust to their needs internally on […]
By Ashley Roope At the end of the hall of the Middle College Office sits a beautiful young lady Middle College students call their counselor, and her name is Rebekah Bartels. Bartels didn’t always foresee a career in helping students with their everyday issues; instead, she was interested in fashion. Indeed, Bartels’ fashion sense […]
By Josh Barnett Most people expect a school secretary to be inside creatures, but that’s not the case for Middle College secretary Anita Green. While Green comes in for work every morning and helps kids find their classes and set up meetings with the staff, just walking in to the school office you’d never know […]
By Briesha Stidham Some people are as bouncy as a ping pong ball. One person at Middle College is more like a whole box of them, torn open and dropped all at once on a ceramic-tile floor, and she has learned to use her energy to brighten the lives of other people. Janel Coy, 18 […]
By Makayla Campbell & Montana Harlow A new Starbucks was added to Ozark Technical Community College over the summer, and many students say it has had a popular impact. “Starbucks officially opened on July 7,” said Starbucks employee Miranda Stahl. “I Love working at Starbucks with such great people.” According to Stahl, the busiest time […]
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