Text from our SGF Sunday email newsletter, written by Managing Editor Brittany Meiling
Remember those thick Sunday newspapers that were so hefty you had to carry them like a football? That's what this edition of SGF Sunday feels like, so let's dig in.
Our most-read piece this week was the locally viral story about the demolition of a beloved (and yet neglected) Springfield home. It once stood with charming windows and a bright red door. But by midday Tuesday, it was a pile of rubble. We captured the whole thing — pictures, video and history — in this Jackie Rehwald story.
Next, this handy voting guide is perfect for the Springfield layman. It's about the 7th District candidates and the battle for who will represent us in D.C. Bookmark it to prep for your election research this November!
For my college sports fans, Lyndal Scranton shares his thoughts on the MSU Bears football team following its disappointing loss to Southern Illinois Saturday.
Don't miss this week's featured obituary about Evelyn Nichols, who was born prematurely and survived several medical challenges, including multiple sclerosis. She later became a teacher and extraordinary community volunteer in Springfield.
Oh, and one more thing. Writing these newsletters every week sometimes feels like a one-way conversation. We want to hear from you! For the past month, we've been working with three Missouri State MBA students to craft a survey to give to our readers. If you want to share what you want to see in our coverage, please click here to take it. Thank you!
IN-DEPTH
Voting guide: Sharp divisions among SW MO candidates for 7th District rep to D.C.
For the first time in 12 years, voters in Missouri’s 7th Congressional District — which includes Greene County — will choose a new representative to […]
MOST READ THIS WEEK
It's gone. Most well-known home in University Heights demolished Tuesday morning
The white colonial home that stood on the corner of National Avenue and Sunshine Street for more than 90 years was demolished Tuesday morning.
STEVE POKIN
Answer Man: Why are empty downtown parking lots not public on weekends?
If the Discovery Center can have someone on-site on weekend evenings, why can’t it have […]
Pokin Around: Mayor says council erred in not appointing a developer to planning & zoning
Should a local developer who occasionally has plans before the city be appointed by the […]
SPORTS
Disappointing season continues as Bears ‘overpowered’ in 38-21 loss to SIU
Despite a fabulous start on a beautiful fall day, the MSU Bears were beaten by the same formula that has saddled them during four straight […]
GoFundMe campaign aims to help broadcaster Art Hains get back on his feet
An online fundraising campaign has been established to support mounting medical bills and family expenses as broadcaster Art Hains battles serious complications of the West […]
VOICES
Opinion: I have apologized to my kids
In recent months, I have apologized more than once to my kids. I am about to turn 70 and my son and daughter are young […]
LIVES REMEMBERED
Evelyn Nichols: ‘She just kept doing whatever she could’
Born prematurely and a survivor of numerous medical challenges, Evelyn Nichols lived a full life and was laid to rest Oct. 6 with public military […]
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