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  • Thank You, Goodnight.

    Number of comments: 10
    The time has come to bring this to a close. A few weeks ago I chatted with Andy Cline, local blogger who runs both Rhetorica and Carbon Trace.  I had told him about the things God had been doing in my life and the fact that these things were eventually going [...]
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    Posted: June 08, 2009, 11:40pm EDT
    by Jason

  • My Appearance On The Mystery Hour & Some Pictures From First Friday Art Walk

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    I snapped a few pics from First Friday Art Walk.  It was the first time I really went through the galleries and it was very interesting to see the ways different people were treated by the various staff at different galleries. I really enjoyed all the various musicians playing in the [...]
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    Posted: June 06, 2009, 12:44am EDT
    by Jason

  • The Mystery Hour Tonight!

    The long wait is over…the season 3 finale of The Mystery Hour is tonight at 10pm at the Skinny Improv!   Guests include Meghan Stack, owner of Staxx Boutique; Frank Chimero, local artist who has work in publications like the New York Times and…..ME!  After two years of waiting for that [...]
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    Posted: June 05, 2009, 3:31pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Speaking of CIDs

    There’s been many discussions about CIDs in the City of Springfield and local blogger Mark Davis has a very solid take on the situation.  Check out his posting at The Storm Front. [...]
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    Posted: June 05, 2009, 1:20pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Free Krispy Kreme Doughnut Today

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    I know I’m in the minority in not liking Krispy Kreme doughnuts so I’ll pass this info along…because of National Doughnut Day KK is giving away one free doughnut per person. [...]
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    Posted: June 05, 2009, 8:33am EDT
    by Jason

  • Storyline CD Release Concert Review

    I think one of the marks of a really good band is their ability to take the material from their records to a new level when playing live.  Tonight Storyline showed they’re able to do exactly that.  Their show at the Outland Ballroom dispelled any notion that the band was [...]
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    Posted: June 05, 2009, 1:23am EDT
    by Jason

  • Springfield’s Wide Blog Diversity

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    If you haven’t checked out the official site of the Springfield Bloggers Association it’s well worth your time.  The blogroll has a huge variety of local blogs in many different categories.  Several new members were added to the blogroll yesterday so even if you’ve visited in the past there should [...]
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    Posted: June 04, 2009, 11:56am EDT
    by Jason

  • Storyline Performing CD Release Concert Tonight

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    One of Springfield’s best bands, Storyline, has their CD release party tonight at Outland Ballroom.   (That’s downtown on South Street…take the stairs next to the Outland bar.)  The doors open at 8, the show starts at 9 and tickets are $8 a pop.  According to promoter Ozarks Live Productions there [...]
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    Posted: June 04, 2009, 10:03am EDT
    by Jason

  • Hey Wall Street Journal! Do We All Look Like Cletus, The Slack-Jawed Yokel Too?

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    Springfield makes an appearance in today’s Wall Street Journal as writer Anton Troianovsky tells about a skyscraper project gone awry and it’s impact on Springfield’s Police/Fire Pension Fund.   The meat in the story is important reading for those who might not understand the risks of a pension fund and the [...]
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    Posted: June 04, 2009, 8:36am EDT
    by Jason

  • City Council & City Utilities To Renew Talks On Bus Transfer Station; Public Meeting Postponed

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    If you think that citizens speaking out to their City Council can’t make a difference…check out this press release from the city: Following concerns about the use of eminent domain expressed by the City Council during their meeting earlier this week, the City of Springfield and City Utilities (CU) are announcing they [...]
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    Posted: June 03, 2009, 5:44pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Springfield Internal Audit Report for Revenue Collections In Public Works

    Here’s the entire text of Springfield Internal Auditor April Lathrom’s report on the revenue collection procedures within the city’s Public Works Department: May 4, 2009 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council: I am pleased to present the internal audit report on Revenue Collection Procedures in the Public Works Department.  The purpose [...]
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    Posted: June 03, 2009, 3:11pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Free Root Beer Floats Tonight At Sonic

    Sonic is giving away free 10 ounce root beer floats tonight from 8pm to midnight.   No coupon necessary. [...]
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    Posted: June 03, 2009, 1:29pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Oh, They Support Victory Mission…Being As Far Away From Them As Possible

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    I’ve been holding off on posting about the not-so-subtle attempt to keep Jim Harriger and Victory Mission from building a hostel to help people in need because it appears Mayor O’Neal was going to make sure that opponents of Victory Mission’s plan wouldn’t be able to use city staff to [...]
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    Posted: June 03, 2009, 10:09am EDT
    by Jason

  • Things That Make Many Springfieldians Sad #2847

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    This sign on the door at Casper’s: [...]
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    Posted: June 02, 2009, 7:20pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Great Moments In Ozarks Over-Reaction History: Alcohol At Wehrenberg Theatre

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    I’ve been watching KSPR’s reporting about the Springfield Council of Parent-Teachers Associations being up in arms about Wehrenberg Theatres offering alcoholic beverages at their theater. In fact, the SCPTA passed a resolution about it: SALE OF ALCOHOL AT FAMILY FRIENDLY MOVIE THEATRES WHEREAS, Alcohol has been identified as being a serious drug problem [...]
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    Posted: June 02, 2009, 4:21pm EDT
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  • City Council To Seek Citizen Input On City Utilities Use Of Eminent Domain

    At the end of tonight’s Springfield City Council, Councilman Doug Burlison began the process to have a special Council meeting to allow the public to express their views regarding City Utilities’ potential use of eminent domain to claim land for a new bus transfer station.  Council will also have request [...]
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    Posted: June 02, 2009, 11:40pm EDT
    by Jason

  • LIVE Springfield City Council June 1, 2009

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    6:35pm…The crowd’s already packing the room for tonight’s festivities.  On tap is a zoning issue regarding Lone Pine that drew two hours worth of testimony and debate at Planning and Zoning.  Will we see that tonight?  The Commercial Street CID is also drawing attention. 6:46pm…We already have more people in the [...]
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    Posted: June 01, 2009, 6:40pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Information Read On KSGF From Local Blog Inaccurate; City Getting Full $10.22 Million From AT&T

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    Local blogger Jackie Melton wrote a piece attacking the city repeated on KSGF’s Vincent David Jericho radio show that Springfield was not receiving the full $10.22 million from the AT&T settlement that was mentioned in a bill to City Council as going to the police/fire pension fund.  In her blog, [...]
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    Posted: June 01, 2009, 9:51am EDT
    by Jason

  • Neo-Nazis Outsmarted By Jewish Group & Missouri Lawmakers

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    When I read this story in the News-Leader this morning I laughed my head off.   In many cases when people confront neo-Nazi groups you usually end up with hateful language or violence or lawsuits.  When you see someone get the better of a neo-Nazi group without a single cross word [...]
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    Posted: May 31, 2009, 5:50pm EDT
    by Jason

  • The LifeOfJason Interview: Springfield City Manager Greg Burris

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    Thanks to Springfield City Manager Greg Burris for taking the time to discuss his new job, things he’s faced and even his recent letter to the Springfield News-Leader. Life Of Jason:   You’ve been in the job for nine months…what has been the biggest thing about the position that has surprised [...]
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    Posted: May 30, 2009, 5:47pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Springfield Shakespeare Festival Presents “Much Ado About Nothing”

    The Springfield Shakespeare Festival is back for the third year and is performing “Much Ado About Nothing” for FREE this weekend and next week Wednesday through Sunday nights at 8:15.  (There is a pre-show beginning at 7.)   The play is directed by Skinny Improv’s creative genius Jeff Jenkins and features [...]
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    Posted: May 29, 2009, 1:02pm EDT
    by Jason

  • New Burger Joint Coming Downtown

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    Long time readers will remember my lament when O’Donnell’s Deli closed up.  Not only did they make great chicken salad sandwiches but their close proximity to my downtown office (a.k.a. The Coffee Ethic) made it convenient to sneak out and grab a sandwich without having to tear everything down and [...]
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    Posted: May 28, 2009, 6:55pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Kyle Moats New Athletic Director at Missouri State

    Kyle Moats, Associate Athletics Director for National Marketing at the University of Louisville, has been named the 10th Athletic Director for Missouri State replacing Bill Rowe who will retire on June 30. “I am very pleased to have Kyle Moats as our new Director of Athletics,” said Missouri State President Michael [...]
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    Posted: May 28, 2009, 2:36pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Springfield City Council Agenda June 1, 2009

    Here’s the agenda for Monday’s Council meeting.  On tap is an ordinance to develop a new Community Improvement District (CID) and an example of a Councilmember’s sponsorship not necessarily indicating support as there’s a bill on the agenda sponsored by Councilman Ibarra that includes funds from the bailout of which [...]
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    Posted: May 28, 2009, 9:42am EDT
    by Jason

  • Autistic Teen Struck By Minivan

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    A teenage boy on a bicycle was struck by a minivan around 5:3o this afternoon at the corner of Missouri and Madison.  The boy was riding his bike through the intersection when he was struck by the vehicle.  The boy flipped over before landing in the intersection in front of [...]
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    Posted: May 27, 2009, 6:49pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Citizens National Bank: “Unsafe And Unsound Banking Practices”?

    The News-Leader reported this morning that federal banking regulators issued a consent notice to Citizens National Bank indicating they would “initiate cease and desist proceedings against Citizens National Bank of Springfield…through the issuance of a Notice of Charges, for unsafe and unsound banking practices relating to supervision of the Bank.” A [...]
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    Posted: May 27, 2009, 7:37am EDT
    by Jason

  • The Mystery Hour June 5

    Remember to mark your calendars for the most epic edition of The Mystery Hour yet featuring Meghan Stack Chambers of Staxx Boutique (you may have seen their logo in the men’s room at Hammons Field) and the long awaited Mystery Hour debut of yours truly. Just to give you a taste [...]
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    Posted: May 26, 2009, 2:31pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Mark Martin Is A Class Act

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    I was taking a break from working on the house today and was watching the rain delay coverage of the Coca Cola 600 when Fox cut to Dick Berggren in the pits with Mark Martin.  Martin was having to go to the back of the field after the rain delay [...]
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    Posted: May 25, 2009, 12:42pm EDT
    by Jason

  • To Those Who Served & Are Serving…

    Thank you. [...]
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    Posted: May 25, 2009, 10:15am EDT
    by Jason

  • Councilman Burlison Releases Police/Fire Pension Proposal

    Councilman Doug Burlison sent to Mayor O’Neal and his fellow Council members a proposal regarding the police/fire pension issue. He also sent it to various local media sources, task force members, City Manager Greg Burris and other city staff. The proposal calls for a one-time, five year 3/4 cent tax coupled [...]
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    Posted: May 25, 2009, 12:47am EDT
    by Jason

  • The LifeOfJason Review: Crossties Bluegrass & Gospel Show

    The Little Opry Theatre in the Branson IMAX complex is certainly little. I knew there was a theatre in the complex that housed a variety of different shows but I had never actually gone into the theatre until last night when a friend invited us to check out the Crossties Bluegrass [...]
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    Posted: May 24, 2009, 5:36pm EDT
    by Jason

  • A Year Goes By Quickly

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    Happy anniversary to my lovely bride Amy.  It’s certainly been an interesting first year.  Love you. [...]
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    Posted: May 24, 2009, 7:45am EDT
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  • Little Things That Mean A Lot

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    Yesterday I made a post about acts of random kindness and how that can make a tremendous impact on the lives of other people.  Do enough of them and you can start to impact a community.  When I wrote that I had no idea that God would be blessing us [...]
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    Posted: May 23, 2009, 11:46am EDT
    by Jason

  • How You Can Change Your Community

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    I’ve been watching the continual back and forth of the political debate in Missouri and had a thought I wanted to share.  The screaming of the far fringes of the left like Fired Up Missouri or Daily Kos mocking their “enemies” and the far fringe right like Prison Planet or [...]
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    Posted: May 22, 2009, 2:30pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Ozark Empire Fair Concert Tickets Supposed To Be On Sale NEXT Friday

    I know the News-Leader headline said tickets went on sale today…but it’s really NEXT Friday when tickets are supposed to go on sale for the Ozark Empire Fair concerts.  The actual story in the News-Leader said May 29 but quite a few folks only read the headline and have been [...]
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    Posted: May 22, 2009, 12:41pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Parkview Grad Wins New Car

    For the last ten years, a local car dealer has stepped up with a brand new car to try and entice graduating seniors to attend the alcohol-free Project Graduation.   This year, Parkview grad Sarah Busbey won the keys to a 2009 Chevy Aveo courtesy of Reliable Chevrolet.   According to the [...]
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    Posted: May 21, 2009, 4:13pm EDT
    by Jason

  • New NBC Reality Show In Branson Saturday

    NBC is filming a new reality TV show in Branson this Saturday at the Welk Resort Theatre (probably to fill up the time they lost by cancelling Life, one of the few quality shows on their network.)  They’re looking for audience members so if you’d like to find out what [...]
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    Posted: May 20, 2009, 7:30pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Trolley’s Declares Bankruptcy But Will Remain Open

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    The News-Leader is reporting that Trolley’s, one of the biggest names on the downtown square, has declared bankruptcy in part because of the failure of the bank that was holding their loans. According to Ryan MacDonald, Trolley’s regional manager, Columbian Bank in Overland Park, Kansas failed in August 2008 and was [...]
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    Posted: May 20, 2009, 6:38pm EDT
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  • This Is Why You Build Comp Time At Work

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    Thanks to a great boss who allows us to build and use comp time virtually any time we need it and with an assist from Randy Raley at KSGF (check out Randy’s new live local talk show from 5-6pm on 104.1 FM and 1260 AM and visit his blog) I [...]
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    Posted: May 20, 2009, 3:19pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Greene County Land Use Plan Subject Of Open House

    A press release in from Greene County that county residents should note: The Greene County Planning and Zoning Department, in conjunction with the Greene County Planning Board and the Land Use Plan Task Force, will host an informational open house Thursday, May 21, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Logan-Rogersville High School, [...]
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    Posted: May 19, 2009, 7:13pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Springfield Public Pools Open Saturday

    The Springfield-Greene County Park Board has announced that the seven outdoor pools will be opening for the year this Saturday: The Springfield-Greene County Park Board will open public pools this season on Saturday, May 23 with expanded hours and pool amenities. To celebrate the opening of pool season, an announcement ceremony [...]
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    Posted: May 19, 2009, 3:19pm EDT
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  • Ibarra Explains No Vote

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    While those who have followed Councilman Nick Ibarra knew what prompted his “no” vote on one of the bills related to the interchange improvements at National and James River Freeway (as well as those in attendance at the Council meeting) but for those who might not understand the vote Counclman [...]
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    Posted: May 19, 2009, 2:58pm EDT
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  • Don’t Execute Dennis Skillicorn

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    A lot of debate has raged over the pending execution by the state of Missouri of convicted murderer Dennis Skillicorn.  One side are those who feel executing someone for murder is just and an eye for an eye.  You have the other side that says the state shouldn’t kill him [...]
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    Posted: May 19, 2009, 10:39am EDT
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  • LIVE Springfield City Council May 18, 2009

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    6:28pm…Settling in for a meeting that is predicted to be LOOOOOOOOOOONG.  With budget issues on the plate and the chance for the public to sound off we’ll probably be here until breakfast tomorrow.  Seriously…it’s likely not going to be quick. 6:35pm…Well…maybe not as long as we feared.  According to Assistant City [...]
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    Posted: May 18, 2009, 6:28pm EDT
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  • LifeOfJason Review: Storyline “Welcome Home” EP

    When you have a local band that gains national attention and a record deal it’s sometimes hard to come home again.  In the case of three of the former members of One Star Story (Geno Valloni, Zack Person and Bryant Babbitt) returning to Springfield and starting over brought new challenges [...]
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    Posted: May 18, 2009, 9:46am EDT
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  • “Smell This!”

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    Now, after that last posting, something from the lighter side courtesy of the young’uns. First, Eli’s turning 7.  I can’t believe my little guy is almost 7 already.  You blink and they just get bigger and bigger. A friend of ours makes gourmet cupcakes and offered to try and make Eli a [...]
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    Posted: May 16, 2009, 7:24pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Republican State Rep. Sally Faith Harms Autistic Children

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    If a family can’t afford the tens of thousands of dollars a year to treat their autistic child they can thank St. Charles area Rep. Sally Faith for the irrevocable harm done to their children. Faith, the chair of the Missouri House of Representatives’ Fiscal Review Committee, decided that the full [...]
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    Posted: May 16, 2009, 6:54pm EDT
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  • Charges Dropped Against Woman Accused Of False Rape Accusation

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    We’ll never find out if Karla M. Forest really lied about being raped and causing a panic among those who lived in her neighborhood. Assistant Greene County Prosecutor Jill Patterson told the News-Leader on Friday that she was dropping the charges because while they felt they had enough probable cause to [...]
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    Posted: May 16, 2009, 1:25pm EDT
    by Jason

  • AT LAST! A DREAM FULFILLED! (Well, a minor dream but still a dream…)

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    It took many months of calls, e-mails, messages, begging, bribing, mowing Jeff Houghton’s lawn, cleaning his braces and allowing him to cry on my shoulder when he lost a game of Super Mario Bros. for his Nintendo DS…but I’ve finally been able to meet my goal of being a guest [...]
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    Posted: May 15, 2009, 11:35am EDT
    by Jason

  • Judge Orders Slain Cox North Security Guard Exhumed

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    Monte Ruby won’t be resting in peace for a little while longer. Ruby, the former Cox North Security guard killed by a kick to the head from Jeffrey Bolden, is going to be exhumed after an order from judge Michael Cordonnier according to Dirk Vanderhart at the News-Leader.  Cordonnier’s ruling comes [...]
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    Posted: May 14, 2009, 10:09pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Weather Me This, Weather Me That

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    Some grumbling has been taking place regarding the severe weather coverage we get from the local television weather teams.  Usually it revolves around their breaking into the shows we love to tell us that perhaps somewhere possibly nearby there might be a chance that a thunderstorm might contain lightning.  Then [...]
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    Posted: May 14, 2009, 1:59pm EDT
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  • Springfield City Council Agenda May 18 2009

    Here’s the agenda for Monday night’s Council meeting. The first reading of the city’s budget will happen at this meeting so if you want to make your voice heard on the budget this is your night to show and speak! SPEAKERS MUST SIGN UP WITH THE CITY CLERK TO SPEAK TO [...]
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    Posted: May 14, 2009, 12:11pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Former Executive Director of the Springfield Association For the Blind Receives Deferred Prosecution

    Greene County prosecutor Darrell Moore has told the Springfield News-Leader that former head of the Springfield Assocation for the Blind tried to do the right thing but in a bad way.  He also said reports that Mickey Martin embezzled $45,000 from the organization were not accurate according to results of [...]
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    Posted: May 13, 2009, 4:10pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Police Seek Help Finding Purse Snatching Duo

    Springfield police are seeking the community’s help in finding two men who have been robbing women of their purses.  The men have either taken the purses from carts or have confronted the women and taken them. The suspects are described as white males.  One of the two is in his early [...]
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    Posted: May 13, 2009, 3:35pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Park Board Aims For 2013 To Stop Receiving City Funds

    The Springfield-Greene County Park Board has announced they are putting plans in place to stop taking contributions from the City of Springfield by 2013. This comes on the heels of the city proposing a half million dollar cut in the city’s contribution in the next budget.  Jodie Adams, head of the [...]
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    Posted: May 13, 2009, 10:51am EDT
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  • Who’s Springfield’s News Hottie?

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    I was tipped via a Michelle Sherwood tweet to a contest that Alice 95.5 is running to find Springfield’s “2009 News Hottie.”   Kevin and Liz are driving the contest and asking folks to vote on the Alice website for the different matchups. Basically, the four television stations battle each other and [...]
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    Posted: May 12, 2009, 12:46pm EDT
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  • Springfield Bloggers Association Meeting Tomorrow Night

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    The Springfield Bloggers Association will have their monthly meeting tomorrow night at 7pm at the Patton Alley Pub.   The topic will be increasing your blog traffic.   If you have a Springfield area blog and are planning to attend, head to the SBA site and RSVP.  You can also RSVP by [...]
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    Posted: May 11, 2009, 9:30pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Special Springfield City Council Meeting Tomorrow

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    The Council is holding a special meeting before tomorrow’s regularly scheduled Council lunch for the purpose of accepting a grant for the airport: Springfield City Council May 12, 2009 12:00 Noon 4th Floor Conference Room SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING 1. ROLL CALL: 2. EMERGENCY BILL: 3. COUNCIL BILL 2009-108. [...] [...]
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    Posted: May 11, 2009, 11:31am EDT
    by Jason

  • Bike Bus Walk To Work Week

    With gas prices jumping around 30 cents in the last two weeks, it’s a great time for Ozark Greenways’ annual “Bike Bus Walk To Work Week.” It’s not really hard for many of us to make walking or bike riding a part of our daily activities.  Since I moved downtown I’ve [...]
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    Posted: May 11, 2009, 9:56am EDT
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  • The LifeOfJason Review: Hamner Barber Variety Show

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    There’s a unique challenge that comes into writing reviews of magic shows (or, like this, a show that contains magic elements.)   If you want to give heaping amounts of praise for the performance you can’t do it without giving away some of the awe-inspiring facets of the show.   As a [...]
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    Posted: May 10, 2009, 3:51pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Fred Phelps Is The Osama Bin Laden of Christianity

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    Fred Phelps & the folks at Westboro Baptist Church could be going to heaven if they really accept Jesus into their lives. If you are a non-believer and doubted that God would forgive the massive amount of sin you might feel you have in your life…take heart knowing that Fred Phelps [...]
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    Posted: May 10, 2009, 1:55pm EDT
    by Jason

  • City waives Yardwaste Recycling Center Fees

    City Utilities still hasn’t repaired the electricity to my house so forgive me if I don’t have more updates regarding where you can take storm debris.  Here’s something in from the city: The City of Springfield will waive the $3 residential gate fee this weekend for Springfield-Greene County residents who want [...]
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    Posted: May 09, 2009, 12:05pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Heer’s Update: City Closes Street & Sidewalk

    Springfield Public Works wasted no time in dealing with the debris and potential danger from the Heer’s building on the square.  This afternoon, Public Works staff closed the sidewalk beside the building and has also closed off the portion of Park Central West from the square to the bus transfer [...]
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    Posted: May 08, 2009, 3:48pm EDT
    by Jason

  • City Utilities: Businesses Come First

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    My wife called City Utilities regarding the power outages across Springfield and they told her that CU was concentrating on getting businesses back up and running before they would start restoring service to residential areas.  So if your home is without power, you might want to make contingency plans for [...]
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    Posted: May 08, 2009, 2:18pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Heer’s Building Debris Damages Car

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    Here’s the video footage and snapshots of a car that according to witnesses had it’s back window blown out because of debris that flew off the Heer’s tower on Park Central Square.  Debris also lined the sidewalk, flew into the square and as the video shows other large pieces of [...]
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    Posted: May 08, 2009, 1:19pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Springfield Storm Videos 5/8/09

    Here’s a few video clips I took of this morning’s storm passing through near downtown Springfield: [...]
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    Posted: May 08, 2009, 8:52am EDT
    by Jason

  • Moore Is In

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    Greene County Prosecutor Darrell Moore announced this afternoon that he will be seeking the 7th US Congressional seat being vacated by Roy Blunt. Moore, the Greene County Prosecutor for a decade, joins Jack Goodman, Billy Long and Jeff Wisdom in chasing Blunt’s seat. [...]
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    Posted: May 07, 2009, 5:39pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Star Trek Opens Tonight & Tickets Still Available!

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    As soon as I could break away from work, I rushed downtown to Hollywood Theatres to see if there were any seats left for the Star Trek sneak preview at 7pm…not only were tickets available but the lovely lady selling tickets said they had a ton left for the show! So [...]
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    Posted: May 07, 2009, 5:27pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Springfield Police Officers Honored For Outstanding Work

    The Springfield Police Sergeant’s League 5th annual banquet benefitting the Cpt. James Mott Memorial Scholarship Fund was held last week and several members of the police department were honored for their service. Corporal of the Year:  Sexual Crimes Investigator Cpt. Maggie McDowell of the Criminal Investigations Division. Officer of the Year:  John [...]
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    Posted: May 07, 2009, 9:11am EDT
    by Jason

  • Hillcrest Junior Football & Basketball Player Charged In K-Mart Shooting

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    Samuel Earl Smith, an 18-year-old junior at Hillcrest High School, has been charged with first degree assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon.   As of the posting of this entry, he is in the Greene County Jail with bond set at $75,000. Smith, shown right in his booking [...]
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    Posted: May 07, 2009, 12:33am EDT
    by Jason

  • Prayer Channel Tonight

    Tonight at 10pm central is the weekly online radio show The Prayer Channel.  We hope you can make it even for a little bit of the two hours. [...]
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    Posted: May 06, 2009, 4:32pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Free Golf This Weekend!

    The Park Board, to celebrate the opening of the new Betty Allison Family Golf Center, is offering free golf on the par 3 course this weekend!  Here’s the full scoop from the Park Board: The Heart of the Ozarks Junior Golf Foundation (HOJGF) and the Springfield-Greene County Park Board will hold [...]
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    Posted: May 06, 2009, 12:59pm EDT
    by Jason

  • City Council Initiates Change To Zoning Ordinance For Promotional Events

    This just in from the city: The City Council at its May 4, 2009 meeting approved a resolution to initiate a proposed text amendment to the Springfield Zoning Ordinance that would provide more flexibility for large establishments to hold promotional events. This proposed text amendment for Sections 2-1100, Definitions, and 5-1200, Temporary [...]
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    Posted: May 06, 2009, 10:05am EDT
    by Jason

  • LifeOfJason Review: Gilardi’s Ristorante

    Number of comments: 10
    As I walked home from the restaurant tonight I knew I was going to have a rough time writing this because the best thing I could say is that Steve, my waiter, did an excellent job. I had a rare night when nothing was planned and the wife & daughter were [...]
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    Posted: May 05, 2009, 10:27pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Farmer’s Market Coming To Park Central Square

    The Park Central Branch Library has announced that there will be Farmer’s Market on the downtown square starting June 5th and running every Friday through mid-October.  Hours of the market are 3:30 to 8pm.  The market will be part of the summer Sounds on the Square series and feature everything [...]
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    Posted: May 05, 2009, 3:42pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Come Out And Support Our Local Soldiers As They Deploy

    Number of comments: 2
    Tomorrow morning 150 of our local soldiers are heading off to serve us in battlefields abroad.   Several folks from local veterans groups to KSGF’s Vincent David Jericho are gathering people to wish these soldiers well as they leave their families and the safety of home for us. If you are available [...]
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    Posted: May 05, 2009, 3:00pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Get A Copy of Springfield’s Proposed 2009-2010 Budget

    Click here to download a copy of the proposed budget currently before City Council. Also, for those interested in the police/fire task force, the city has a web page dedicated to their work.  Click here to view it and keep tabs on the process. [...]
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    Posted: May 05, 2009, 11:28am EDT
    by Jason

  • Riverbluff Cave Field House Annex Ribbon Cutting Today

    This came in from the Greene County Commission and I thought it was really interesting so I’m passing it along.  I love to go exploring in caves and finding fossils within them is a really exciting feeling. Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Riverbluff Cave Field House Annex today The Greene County Commission, in conjunction [...]
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    Posted: May 05, 2009, 9:29am EDT
    by Jason

  • Councilman Ibarra’s Statement On Use Of Stimulus Funds

    Last night at City Council Zone 1 rep Nick Ibarra gave a statement regarding why he votes against many stimulus money funded actions and why he supported one last night.  I tried to get as much of it as possible during the live blog but I can’t get that much [...]
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    Posted: May 05, 2009, 9:04am EDT
    by Jason

  • Study Links Toddler Brain Difference To Autism

    A study by the University of North Carolina is saying that the development of a part of a child’s brain could signal the beginnings of autism.  Check out this story from CNN. If they can find out how it starts…maybe…just maybe…we can help save other parents from having to deal [...]
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    Posted: May 05, 2009, 8:56am EDT
    by Jason

  • Council Appoints Jerry Compton To General Council Seat “E”

    Number of comments: 3
    Now, I’m sure some of you reading the heading will say “Springfield only has general Council seats A through D.”   If you follow the city charter, you would be correct.  However, tonight City Council added a fifth general Council seat at the expense of the residents of Zone 3. In the [...]
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    Posted: May 04, 2009, 10:59pm EDT
    by Jason

  • LIVE Springfield City Council May 4, 2009

    Number of comments: 2
    5:56pm…We’re live awaiting the questioning of the three finalists for the open zone 3 seat.  We have a grand total of ten citizens not connected to a candidate. 6:02pm…Meeting called to order.  Prayer, pledge. 6:03pm…Swearing in of Dan Chiles as Mayor Pro-Tem. 6:04pm…The Mayor opens the proceedings by thanking all candidates and states [...]
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    Posted: May 04, 2009, 6:02pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Skinny Improv Cancels Alice In Wonderland

    Alice in Wonderland, scheduled for this weekend at The Skinny Improv, has been cancelled.  Contact 831-LAFF for more information. [...]
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    Posted: May 04, 2009, 4:58pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Askinosie Chocolate: A Great Birthday Destination

    We were at the tweetup at Sub Shop for Julie’s birthday when she announced that as the other part of her birthday present she wanted to “go see the Chocolate man!” Mom & I were just impressed that when we asked who the chocolate man was (knowing full well it was [...]
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    Posted: May 04, 2009, 1:55pm EDT
    by Jason

  • City Holding Open House About MSU Area Road Improvements

    In from the city: The City of Springfield will host a Public Involvement Open House meeting from 4 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 7, 2009, to review conceptual plans for possible improvements on National Avenue, Kimbrough Avenue and Grand Street in the area adjacent to the Missouri State University campus. The possible [...]
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    Posted: May 04, 2009, 1:47pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Contact Your Council Members Before 5PM!

    Remember that today is the last day for zone 3 residents to make their voices heard to their Council members before we have a replacement for Ralph Manley chosen for us.  We don’t get the chance to vote on this person so our only chance to influence the decision is [...]
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    Posted: May 04, 2009, 10:48am EDT
    by Jason

  • Since It Won’t Stop Raining…

    Number of comments: 1
    …I thought it was time to break this out… [...]
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    Posted: May 03, 2009, 12:48pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Did A City Council Zone 3 Candidate Plagiarize?

    Number of comments: 10
    A Springfield area blogger has made a post on his site making a case that one of the three finalists for City Council possibly plagiarized another candidate for political office in a fund raising letter. Jim Lee, Democratic Party candidate for Circuit Clerk in the last election and also a former [...]
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    Posted: May 01, 2009, 9:12pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Dale’s Movie Debut

    To see the movie’s star, you need to skip ahead to around 3:51.  As always, the star has the last word. [...]
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    Posted: May 01, 2009, 9:10pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Who Did Each Council Member Pick?

    Here’s the breakdown of who earned nods from the sitting Council members for the Zone 3 seat: Compton (7): O’Neal, Ibarra, Rushefsky, Bailes, Chiles, Rush, Stephens Cady (6): Ibarra, Rushefsky, Chiles, Burlison, Rush, Stephens Scott (6): O’Neal, Bailes, Chiles, Burlison, Rush, Stephens Schilling (4): O’Neal, Rushefsky, Bailes, Chiles Howey (3):  Burlison, Bailes, Rushefsky Bell (2): Ibarra, [...]
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    Posted: May 01, 2009, 7:55pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Ozark Greenways “Bike, Bus, Walk To Work Week” Kickoff Tonight Cancelled

    Number of comments: 2
    Just in from Ozark Greenways: Ozark Greenways is regretfully cancelling the kick-off promotion downtown on the Springfield Public Square for “Bike, Bus, Walk to Work Week”, which was to be held from 6 – 9 p.m., tonight. This cancellation does NOT affect tonight’s First Friday Artwalk or the weekend’s annual Artsfest on [...]
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    Posted: May 01, 2009, 2:11pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Cady, Compton and Scott Final 3 for Zone 3 Council Seat

    Number of comments: 10
    The city has just announced that Jeremy Cady, Jerry Compton and Dan Scott are the final three candidates for the Zone 3 City Council seat vacated by Ralph Manley. All city council members submitted a list of their four top choices after the first round of interviews with these men [...]
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    Posted: May 01, 2009, 1:56pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Flooded Greene County Roads 5/1/09

    Here’s a list of flooded Greene County roads.  With the forecast calling for more rain, expect this list to grow: Road Closed Direction Crossroad Farm Road [...] [...]
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    Posted: May 01, 2009, 9:39am EDT
    by Jason

  • Greene County Assessments Due Tomorrow

    The last day for Greene County residents to return their personal property assessments to avoid penalty is tomorrow by 4:30pm.  (Assessment lists postmarked May 1 will be accepted without penalty.) If you never received your assessment list call Rick Kessinger’s office at 868-4195.   If you want to drop off your list [...]
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    Posted: April 30, 2009, 5:28pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Springfield City Council Agenda for May 4, 2009

    SPEAKERS MUST SIGN UP WITH THE CITY CLERK TO SPEAK TO AN ISSUE ON THE AGENDA. SPEAKERS ARE TO LIMIT THEIR REMARKS TO FIVE MINUTES. Note: Sponsorship does not denote Council member approval or support. 1. ROLL CALL. 2. SWEAR IN MAYOR PRO TEM. 3. INTERVIEW [...] [...]
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    Posted: April 30, 2009, 10:05am EDT
    by Jason

  • Are Autistic Children Safe In Springfield Public Schools?

    Number of comments: 3
    Is it safe for autistic children to go to Springfield public schools?  After a News-Leader story tonight I’m beginning to wonder. The SNL is reporting that the police officer’s report of the attack on seven year old autistic child Tripp Woolery is inconsistent with what Springfield Public Schools officials told Tripp’s [...]
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    Posted: April 29, 2009, 9:47pm EDT
    by Jason

  • LIVE Springfield City Council: Zone 3 Candidate Interviews

    Number of comments: 3
    John Sellars has dropped out because of a potential conflict regarding his position working for the History Museum. 12:00pm…We’re underway with the interviews for the candidates for the open zone 3 City Council position.  Mayor O’Neal is speaking to the candidates and thanking them for applying and encouraging those who might [...]
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    Posted: April 29, 2009, 12:05pm EDT
    by Jason

  • Facebook Manners and You

    Number of comments: 2
    This was waiting for me in my e-mail this morning and I thought it was hilarious: [...]
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    Posted: April 29, 2009, 8:25am EDT
    by Jason

  • CASA Benefit Run May 16th

    Number of comments: 1
    Here’s the scoop on how you can run to help a great organization that helps so many kids in our area: [...]
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    Posted: April 29, 2009, 11:51pm EDT
    by Jason

  • West Central Grass & Needles

    Number of comments: 5
    Out for a walk tonight through one of the trouble zones in West Central and saw this lying in the grass along the sidewalk: Now, I know that this could have been for a legitimate medical reason but knowing that drugs are a problem in the area of the apartments I [...]
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    Posted: April 29, 2009, 11:02pm EDT
    by Jason
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