Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival brings crowds to Court Square
SPRINGFIELD — Court Square was packed on July 10 for the kickoff of the Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival.
Legal injunction sought against courthouse site, citing ‘impropriety’
The Roderick L. Ireland Courthouse currently sits on State Street in Springfield’s downtown. A site for a new courthouse has caused controversy, including a lawsuit from two local developers.Reminder Publishing file photo SPRINGFIELD — The selection of 125...
Rachel’s Table celebrates truck to help with gleaning program
SPRINGFIELD — Rachel’s Table, a food insecurity organization in the greater Springfield area, officially celebrated the acquisition of a new truck, dubbed the “Glean Machine,” with a ribbon cutting on June 7.
City announces $2.6 million to stabilize Old First Church exterior
SPRINGFIELD — Old First Church, one of Springfield’s oldest and most recognizable buildings, will receive some much-needed work to stabilize the exterior of the building.
Springfield Law Department: Claims against Oyola-Lopez appear as ‘witness intimidation’
SPRINGFIELD — Public allegations of potential corruption made by At Large City Councilor Justin Hurst against City Clerk Gladys Oyola were left untouched by the city solicitor, who warned that the claims could be seen as “witness intimidation.”
Sarno sounds off on courthouse decision
SPRINGFIELD — Days before the Fourth of July, Mayor Domenic Sarno provided his own display of verbal fireworks, taking aim at state officials’ decision to place a new courthouse on Liberty Street.