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Notable Springfield-born Star Dead at 69

An Academy Award and Golden Globe winning songwriter from Springfield has died. Tom Whitlock died Friday in Tennessee following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Whitlock was best known for writing the song “Take My

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Motorcyclist Killed Monday Morning Identified

Police have identified the motorcyclist killed in a crash Monday morning. Springfield Police say 19-year-old Riley Fry of Rogersville crashed into an S-U-V at the intersection of Battlefield and West Bypass around 7 A.M Monday

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MODOT Asking for Public Feedback

MODOT wants comments from the public on improvements for Chestnut Expressway. The project will start at the I-44 exit and end East of Highway 65. The project includes traffic signal improvements, sidewalks, and resurfacing the

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Springfield School Crossing Guards Honored

Springfield Public Schools is honoring the crossing guards who keep children safe during pickup and drop-off. The district says it’s partnering with SGF Yields to celebrate them. Cross Safe, the company who managed crossing guards

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