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'Be kind, rewind' is back: Republic woman introduces Ozarks' first Free Blockbuster
Little Free Libraries are nothing new. In Springfield alone, there are more than 50 "take a book, leave a book" stations in front lawns, parks, and other high-traffic and residential areas. Republic woman Christy Boyce wanted to offer her community something similar, but with a twist: a little Free Blockbuster kiosk. With the same "take one, leave one" setup as a Little Free Library, little Free Blockbusters offer movies to passers-by.
Homes in Greene County sold for higher prices recently. Here's what to know
Newly released data from Realtor.com for February shows that potential buyers and sellers in Greene County saw houses sell for higher than the previous month's median sales price of $227,100. The median home sold for $241,062, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means February, the most recent month for which figures are available, was up 6.1% from January. ...
Hundreds honor the fallen at Memorial Day event at Springfield National Cemetery
The mood was solemn but the scene was admirable. Hundreds of U.S. flags — most tiny, some towering — waved under clear and sunny skies Monday at Springfield National Cemetery, where interred remains of Missouri veterans date back to the Revolutionary War. "You're a Grand Ol' Flag" filled the eardrums of dozens of...
Upcoming Closure: Greene County Route ZZ/Farm Road 182 Roundabout Shut Down for Overnight Resurfacing
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How and why sinkholes form in the Ozarks
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The heavy rainfall the Ozarks has experienced over the last few weeks has led to some sinkholes opening in roadways across the area. One sinkhole opened up on Richwood Road in Ozark between Highway 14 and Fremont Road. Ozarksfirst drove by the sinkhole Wednesday and found it was repaired. With more rain […]
SPS board votes 4-3 to reduce, by half, how long a board member can speak on each topic
The Springfield school board voted 4-3 to reduce by half the amount of time each member is allowed to speak on a specific agenda item. Starting with the June 11 meeting, members will have a total of 10 minutes per topic to comment or ask questions. They receive an initial five minutes and...
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