Author: Melissa Hart, Managing Editor
The Westside Community Garden behind Fire Station 8 at 1405 S. Scenic has the capability of growing thousands of pounds of produce each season, but is in need of volunteers to make that happen. Want to volunteer? Visit springfieldcommunitygardens.org/volunteer/ to sign up. A grand opening for this garden is planned for 8…
The City of Springfield passed an ordinance for garage and yard sales for the benefit of the citizens. The main concern is when neighborhood problems arise because of garage sales. Another concern is that of resale. The ordinance clearly states that a garage sale may not be used to sell…
In response to the widespread flooding that occurred in Greene County and throughout the Missouri Ozarks this past weekend, the Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will activate its Public Information Call Center (PICC) Tuesday, May 2 and Wednesday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to collect…
How long have you lived in your neighborhood and why do you choose to live there? I have lived in the Oak Grove neighborhood ever since I moved to Springfield in 1973. I liked the area and the proximity to shopping. What do you do for a living? I sell…
Zone 1 Councilwoman Phyllis Ferguson is hoping to bring classic car cruising back to Kearney Street. Her requested resolution for Monday night’s Council meeting asked for fellow Council members to “support cruising Kearney as a community tradition that brings neighborhoods together while promoting civic engagement and encouraging tourism.” Former Councilman…
If you talk to Brandon Grame, owner of Bubba’s BBQ on West Bypass a little north of Chestnut, you’ll find out pretty fast that he knows a lot more than just how to serve up a great plate of BBQ. Brandon will talk about how good local businesses can be…
There’s a lot to like about Catherine. She and her husband, Stephen, moved to Bissett about five years ago, and soon after they came, they tried to find ways to help make their neighborhood better. After some searching, she found her way to the Bissett Neighborhood Association where she met…
City Environmental Services staff and recycling partners dedicated the upgraded Yardwaste Recycling Center facility April 21 with a ribbon cutting and facility tours. Upgrades to the facility include a new 3,500-square-foot building with indoor public restrooms, staff offices, conference room and equipment maintenance space. Improved traffic flow and pavement throughout the…