Text from our SGF Weekend email newsletter, written by Managing Editor Rance Burger
Efforts to clean up a Springfield-area waterway will look different today. The James River Basin Partnership River Rescue moved from the Finley River to the James River because of low water levels. Plus, Cory Matteson tells us there won’t be a large Dumpster just for scrap metal, and that’s a good thing. Still, if your plans for the day include visits to a couple of popular river access spots in Christian County, be prepared to encounter a flotilla-sized cleanup effort and some people hauling out trash.
The Gary Sinise Foundation invited people to former Springfield police officer Mark Priebe’s new home outside of Republic. The star of the day was not Sinise, an award-winning movie actor, but Priebe, who spoke with columnist Steve Pokin about the challenges he and his family have faced since he was paralyzed in the line of duty in 2020.
Pridefest happens today in downtown Springfield with the parade at 11:15 a.m. and events starting at noon at Park Central Square. For the first time, the Springfield City Council officially recognizes June as Pride Month. In case you missed it, check out Jack McGee’s story on the debate, vote and efforts that led to this moment for the LGBTQ community. It involves the 2021 formation of the Mayor’s Committee on Equity and Inclusion, and a recent push from Springfield’s LGBTQ activists.
WEEKEND READS
Portion of James River target of cleanup event on June 10
When workers from the James River Basin Partnership used to prepare for the annual River […]
Pokin Around: Former officer Priebe looks forward to the gift of totally accessible new home
Mark Priebe, 49, was crushed by a vehicle on June 9, 2020, in the driver’s […]
Springfield City Council affirms support for LGBTQ community ahead of Pridefest
The Springfield City Council voted 8-1 to pass a resolution of support for the LGBTQ […]
Industry veterans to open new brewery on East Sunshine
Before & After Brewing isn’t going to offer a traditional craft brewery experience, serving up […]
Canadian wildfire smoke ‘not a huge concern’ for Springfield, air quality ‘moderate’ to ‘good’
Springfield’s Air Quality Index will continue to report at “moderate” and “good” conditions as smoke […]
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND
Springfield Little Theatre hopes to create magical moments with massive production of ‘Beauty and the Beast'
With 79 cast members, 247 costumes and countless props, Springfield Little Theatre’s production of “Beauty […]
CALENDAR
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