What a difference a couple of months can make. At the February Neighborhood Advisory Council meeting, we began our biannual process of selecting a new chair and vice chair for the new fiscal year. Then the pandemic struck and by mid-March all in-person meetings stopped. The May quarterly meeting for…
Author: Melissa Hart, Managing Editor
Springfield Public Schools will offer students multiple options for learning in July, including seated classes. Elementary and middle school students may choose from a fully virtual experience, seated classes or a blend of online and seated classes. All courses for high school students will continue to be offered fully online…
Four new markers have been installed at Springfield-Greene County African American Heritage Trail sites: the Church Square South, Lincoln School, Graham’s Rib Station and Alberta’s Hotel. Church Square South In March, organizers unveiled the trail’s third marker at Gibson Chapel, 536 E. Tampa, commemorating the Church Square South, which comprises…
Mayor Ken McClure and Springfield-Greene County Health Department Director Clay Goddard announced a new order today lessening restrictions of business and community activities. The order is effective May 23-June 22, however, it will be reviewed prior to June 14, when it could change, if the City is ready to move into another…
Mayor Ken McClure amended the City’s “Road to Recovery” order, effective May 7. City of Springfield amended Recovery Order The changes increase the number of people allowed for public gatherings from 15 to 25. The amendment also increases capacity of in-person religious services and allows “enhanced risk activities” such as…
Mayor Ken McClure and the Greene County Commission issued separate but similar Road to Recovery orders to provide businesses and other organizations with guidance to safely resume operations. The City’s order goes into effect at midnight, Monday, May 4 and expires at 11:59 p.m., May 31, 2020. View the City’s order. View…
Three lives were saved by a working smoke alarm April 21 when the residents of a West College Street home were alerted to a fire by a smoke alarm installed by the Springfield Fire Department last October, providing them time to escape safely. Properly installed and maintained smoke alarms play a…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Unemployment Insurance Benefits Questions and Answers Question 1: Can I quit my job to collect unemployment and the $600 weekly FPUC payment? Answer: Missouri’s regular unemployment insurance program continues to be in effect. Under Missouri unemployment law, most people who are currently employed and quit are not eligible…
Community Partnership of the Ozarks has uploaded a variety of how-to videos to help those at home during the Stay-at-Home Order. The video series is part of a collaborative effort of Springfield’s “Philanthropy Row” – CPO, Community Foundation of the Ozarks and United Way of the Ozarks working together to…
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is top of mind for nearly everyone right now. Neighborhood cleanups through May 9 have been postponed, and dozens of community events have been cancelled or postponed. While you may feel overwhelmed and anxious as life is disrupted in myriad ways, it’s important to remember to…