Significant vandalism has destroyed public toilets in Terry Oval at Springfield and the community is being called upon to help apprehend the vandals by reporting any witnessed antisocial behaviour or vandalism to police or Crime Stoppers The senseless vandalism occurred during the school holiday period and has forced the full closure of the amenities The vandalism included smashing all toilet bowls with large rocks ripping sinks off the wall and smashing plumbing Central Coast Council’s Facebook page said mindless attacks such as these cost ratepayers money Council staff time and disrupt the availability of these facilities for public and visitors on the Coast “The cost of repairing these will be approximately $10,000 and hopefully completed by mid-May” the Facebook post said Any crimes in progress should be reported immediately by phoning 000 (triple zero) Community members can also report to Council damage to public toilets community recreation spaces and facilities by calling customer service on 4309 7900 Commentdocument.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "a5220e49fda9897bfe415a9e30290c0e" );document.getElementById("efb1a04fa5").setAttribute( "id" I travel on the new trains daily from Woy Woy to Central and vice versa I love the new trains apart from (the fact) they are absolutely freezing Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club in Springwood St have both submitted revised plans to Central Coast Council for significant improvements… Humpty Dumpty Foundation has sprung into action to help Central Coast Local Health District provide seven breast pumps for its midwifery and Aboriginal health services You must have online publishing permission or full ownership of this image A new stage show chronicling the life of Australian musician Rick Springfield will visit Ararat on Sunday Written by award-winning Australian playwright Kieran Carroll and starring Sydney performer Jackson Carroll Late at Night’ is a musical stage adaptation of Springfield’s autobiography the show features more than 20 of Springfield’s songs many of his 17 top-40 American hits in the 1980s including the number-one hit Jessie’s Girl Late at Night has received critical acclaim since its debut in Melbourne in 2022 with the show set to commence an extensive American tour in October.Article continues below Mr Carroll said the two-hour show went beyond Springfield’s popular image capturing the essence of his major concerns and musings The play adaptation is written as a two-act Late at Night will be performed at Ararat Town Hall from 2-4pm $25 for concession holders and $5 for children under 18 People can visit ararattownhall.com.au/event/late-late-at-night for more information and to buy tickets The entire April 23, 2025 edition of The Weekly Advertiser is available online. 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Read more and follow our Facebook page  Performing Arts Centre of the Year in 2022 The visual arts culture of the Central Coast We are shell-ebrating the safe hatching of several clutches of turtles on their ‘turtle island’ at Springfield Pond Wetland members of the Springfield Residents Association introduced their citizen science project on Thursday 10 October with the aim to increase survival rates of freshwater turtles and turtle nests The island was installed by the experts from the 1 Million Turtles community conservation program in association with the University of Sydney and partner universities and agencies and collaboration with Central Coast Council Springfield Wetland was chosen for the turtle island habitat due to its location their eggs are safer from foxes which have a devastating impact on turtle populations The island has helped at least three clutches of eggs through to the adorable hatchling stage For more information, contact Glenys Ray on 0403 466 588 or at springfieldpondwetland@gmail.com Peadar O’Leary from the Cork Youth League presenting the U19 Shield Cup to Springfield Ramblers captain Charlie Morrissey at Leeside Park on Saturday night. KD Springfield Ramblers won the Daly Industrial Supplies U19 Shield when they beat Lakewood Athletic 2-1 at Leeside Park last Saturday night It was the Ovens side Lakewood who dominated the majority of the first half and deservedly led 1-0 at half time courtesy of a Jerry O’Mahony goal The second half was a complete different affair when Springfield manager Owen Sillett sprang his 'bomb squad' from his bench and he was rewarded with Stevie Dennis putting in a man of the match performance two other substitute’s Tom Bardsley equalised with a wonder goal in the 85th minute and then Callum O’Brien kept a cool head in the 94th minute to score the winner for the East Cork side It was Lakewood who made a strong start to the game with their front three Jerry O’Mahony Caleb Bourke and Darragh O’Reagan all giving the Ramblers problems with their clever runs and when O’Reagan played a delightful ball to the feet of O’Mahony in the 12th minute the latter forced a fine save from Bryan Stapleton in the Springfield goal Eddie McEvoy from the Cork Youth League presenting the Gary McCarthy Trophies man of the match award to Springfield Ramblers Stevie Dennis after his side beat Lakewood Athletic in the U19 Shield final at Leeside Park last Saturday night KD Lakewood did take the lead 1-0 in the 25th minute Bourke took a quick throw in and found O’Mahony on the edge of the box he then opened his body to fire his effort past Stapleton in the Ramblers goal Springfield did have a decent penalty shout five minutes from halftime when Zach Whelan went down in the Lakewood box but referee Razvan Neidoni waved away their appeals The Cobh side started the second half on the front foot with substitute Stevie Dennis tested the Lakewood’s net minder Brendan Lenihan with a powerful effort from the edge of the box Lenihan came to his side’s rescue again in the 68th minute when he had to make another stunning save from Dennis Ramblers deservingly levelled the game 1-1 in the 85th minute when Tom Bardsley cut in from the right wing to fire his effort high into the roof of the net With the game deep into injury time Callum O’Brien raced on to a clever ball by Dennis and he kept his composure to steer his effort into the far corner of the net to seal the game for Ramblers 2-1 more Cork Soccer articles Keep up-to-date with the top stories in Cork with our daily newsletter straight to your inbox Please click here for our privacy statement. 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Add Echolive.ie to your home screen - easy access to Cork news cryptocurrency scams in Springfield caused significant losses who have received numerous reports related to scams in the digital sector The situation highlights the importance of recognizing warning signs and adopting cautious behaviors to avoid falling victim to fraud the Springfield Police Department has recorded an increase in reports concerning cryptocurrency scams The victims have collectively lost over 1.2 million dollars of which only about 109,000 have been recovered This data highlights both the severity of the phenomenon and the difficulties in recovering the stolen funds Cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin represent a particularly vulnerable area for fraud because their digital and often anonymous nature allows scammers to operate with a certain degree of impunity the lack of clear regulations makes it complicated to protect less experienced investors The Springfield police have released a detailed list of risk indicators that can help identify a scam attempt in the world of cryptocurrencies Recognizing these signals promptly allows for effective protection An important warning concerns offers that boast guaranteed or extremely high financial returns no legitimate investment ensures profits without risks Those who promise secure gains act with fraudulent intent Scams are often characterized by a sense of forced urgency Victims are pushed to decide quickly with limited-time offers or insistent pressures This method aims to inhibit critical thinking and induce impulsive actions Requests for advance payment in cryptocurrencies The malicious actor may request an advance payment often in the form of cryptocurrency like Bitcoin It is crucial to be wary of any requests for fees or preliminary deposits especially if accompanied by strong pressure Attempts at fraud often arrive through unsolicited messages: email Receiving communications from unknown senders inviting you to invest or provide sensitive data should raise suspicions Frauds also affect by isolating the victims asking them to keep the communication secret This isolation further facilitates exploitation without others being able to intervene Impersonation of entities and trusted individuals pretending to represent public institutions This deception is based on the perceived reliability of the sender investments are channeled through unknown digital platforms that initially seem to work but then prevent clients from withdrawing their funds one must be very cautious in providing information such as virtual wallet credentials which would allow complete control over one’s digital investments Timeliness is a key element in countering fraud in the world of cryptocurrencies The victims of Springfield are encouraged to immediately report any suspicions to the local authorities Anyone who suspects they are a victim of fraud can contact the Springfield Police by calling 417-864-1810 it is possible to visit in person at the office on Chestnut Street Promptness in reporting increases the chances of recovering at least part of the funds and stopping further frauds Being informed represents the first line of defense The inhabitants of Springfield are therefore encouraged to carefully study the warning signals and to avoid sharing confidential data with unreliable people or platforms The increase in scams in criptovalute in Springfield in 2024 indicates an urgent need for greater prevention measures and awareness the lack of more specific data on any legislative or control actions by institutions limits the understanding of future strategies The local authorities continue to work to enhance the responses and help the citizens to defend themselves The collaboration between law enforcement and citizens represents a valuable resource to contain the damages associated with these digital frauds maintaining a critical attitude and consistently informing oneself about the methods of cryptocurrency scams is essential in an increasingly digital and complex economic landscape Only in this way can one put a stop to economic losses and protect the financial security of the Springfield community Stay updated on all the news about cryptocurrencies and the entire world of blockchain A familiar face will represent the Australian Labor Party locally this federal election none other than former mayor Jeff Springfield The Emerald-based audio engineer announced his candidacy for the seat of La Trobe on Friday 28 March the same day Prime Minister Albanese called the next election for 3 May Springfield will challenge incumbent Liberal MP Jason Wood attempting to defeat the latter’s strong 8.7 per cent margin Springfield says cutting through the noise of Canberra is a significant motivator which doesn’t solve anything,” Springfield said I would like to represent my community with positive pathways forward.” Springfield was a two-term councillor for Ranges Ward in Cardinia Shire He contested for a third term in last year’s council elections but was defeated narrowly by councillor David Nickell Springfield recently rejoined the Labor Party after he let his former membership lapse during his time as a councillor for he believed it was no place for party politics Where his previous role saw him regularly appealing to various candidates of higher office on local issues Springfield will now see himself on the other side taxes and housing in what is being called an election on cost of living “Why I joined up is what they (Labor) are trying to deliver in health and education building a better future,” Springfield said “I heard so often in my time as a councillor about the restrictions on health services so I am proud to be supporting Albanese and Labor in their work to get health costs down we need to make sure our community infrastructure keeps up with our population residents may not have to go to great lengths explaining their unique local issues infrastructure projects such as Cardinia Life’s redevelopment and upgrades to the Princes Freeway will be matters he is already familiar with Springfield is an audio engineer and events manager in the music and entertainment industry He owns and operates a music production studio in Belgrave Significant vandalism of the public toilets in Terry Oval have forced Central Coast Council to close the public amenities Crimes in progress should be reported to Police by calling 000 (triple zero). Community members can also report to Council damage to public toilets community recreation spaces and facilities by calling Council’s Customer Service on 4309 7900 or via Council’s online customer service centre "ae3171316ae14fa032cfddffdb726843" );document.getElementById("efb1a04fa5").setAttribute( "id" the Springfield-Greene County Health Department indicated that a Springfield grocery store was selling deli salads that were a month out of date The deli at Price Cutter Plus No was cited for having a garlic medley with a date of March 20 and "anti pasta delish" and seasoned olive medleys both with dates of March 27 The violation was resolved by discarding the out-of-date foods a "use-by" date is the last date recommended for "the use of the product at peak quality." Price Cutter has not responded to a request for comment Issues found during inspections fall into either priority or non-priority violations Priority violations impact the safety of the food such as cross-contamination between raw and ready-to-eat food improper food temperature and poor personal hygiene and employee health Multiple priority violations can lead to an establishment being shut down Non-priority violations alone do not directly affect food safety sticky tabletops or outside trash cans not being covered More: Frequent reader of Greene County food inspections? Here's what inspectors want you to know Each report identifies what was happening at the establishment at that time. Consumers who want to know whether a violation is a one-time thing or a pattern are encouraged to refer to previous reports Here are food inspections from the past week: Best of Luck Beer Hall, 313 S. Jefferson Ave., Springfield. April 24 re-inspection – Result: active April 23 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection Discussed air drying requirement and dry towel limitations for dish washing proper storage of paper towels and thawing method for vacuum-packaged fish Two priority violations: Observed sour cream at 50 degrees in reach-in cooler food discarded; observed no sanitizer in bar dish machine One non-priority violation: Observed using bar hand sink as dump sink April 24 routine inspection – Result: active One non-priority violations: Observed self-service cooler with door seal in bad repair Discussed requirement for hand-washing signs in restrooms and required test strips Three priority violations: Observed noodles at 46 degrees pork at 45 degrees and 44 degrees; observed pork at 44 degrees in left prep cooler; milk at 44 degrees Two non-priority violations: Observed use of bowls for scoops in bulk ingredients leading hands to touch food; observed wet mops stored in bottom of mop sink and unable to dry between uses April 23 routine inspection – Result: active One priority violation: Observed spray bottle hanging on three-vat sink unlabeled education provided and corrected on site by person-in-charge discarding unlabeled chemical bottle Hungry for more Springfield food news? Get a weekly helping with the News-Leader's Restaurant Roundup newsletter Denny's, 4760 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. April 24 re-inspection – Result: active Previous priority violation has been corrected Ichiban Buffet, 625 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield. April 25 re-inspection – Result: active Kai After Dark, 306 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield. April 23 re-inspection – Result: active April 25 routine inspection – Result: active Three priority violations: Observed cook put tortillas on flat top with bare hand which was corrected on site by discarding tortillas and education provided; observed multiple items prepared on site held for over 24 hours and did not have preparation date on them which was corrected on site by putting date stickers with preparation dates on food; observed hand-washing soap stored on shelf directly above bags of raw onions which was corrected on site by relocating soap to floor by trash can Five non-priority violations: Observed ice scoop stored with handle in direct contact with ice which was corrected on site by relocating scoop to cup for storage between uses; observed two bags of raw onions stored directly on floor; observed mops being stored in mop sink and not air drying; observed hand sink at bar had bowls in them which was corrected on site by removing bowls and taken to dish room; observed hot water runs after faucet is shut off at three-vat sink One non-priority violations: Observed mice feces in dry storage room One priority violation: Observed several potentially hazardous food items held above 41 degrees which was corrected by voluntarily discarding food items and unplugging and decommissioning unit One priority violation: Observed jalapeno mayo at 50 degrees found that mayo was stored inside a container within a container which was corrected by voluntarily discarding mayo and education provided One non-priority violation: observed tube for half-and-half bag was cur horizontally One priority violation: Observed chicken on speed rack at 71 degrees boba pearls in front prep cooler at 55 degrees which was correct on site by discarding all potentially hazardous foods More: Missouri teen swipes first state record fish of 2025 with Taneycomo bowfishing catch A re-inspection will be performed due to number of priority violations Five priority violations: Observed raw whole shell eggs stored above ready-to-eat potatoes which was corrected on site and education provided; observed knife stored on wall rack had visible food debris present on the blade second knife had duct tape wrapped around handle of knife which was corrected on site and education provided; observed tomato slices cooked chicken and cooked noodles all missing date markings inside walk-in cooler education provided; observed sushi rice tested at 75 degrees sushi rice is acidified but no Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point plan in place for making of acidified rice that is shelf stable which was corrected on site and education provided; observed chemical spray bottle located on shelf in sushi prep area and chemical bottle on floor in back kitchen were both unlabeled which was corrected on site and education provided One non-priority violations: Observed large amount of grease dirt and dead pests throughout the facility on floors and equipment One non-priority violations: Observed daylight exposed on the exterior door in the kitchen and the exterior door in the lobby area April 28 routine inspection – Result: active Three priority violations: Observed several ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food items above 41 degrees in olive bar which was corrected on site by voluntarily discarding items and decommissioning unit education provided; observed Kalamata olives seasoned olive medley not date marked in self-service olive bar which was corrected on site by voluntarily discarding items and education provided; observed garlic medley with date of March 20 seasoned olive medley with date of March 27 which was corrected on site by discarding items and education provided One priority violation: Observed quat sanitizer in sanitizer bucket was less than 150 parts per million which was corrected on site and education given April 26 routine inspection – Result: active More: Stone County Developmental Disabilities Board didn't comply with state law, audit finds One priority violation: Observed insufficient sanitizer at bar sink Two priority violations: Observed several potentially hazardous food items being held above 41 degrees items in ice bath held under time as public health control education given and line will be re-inspection once serviced; observed dish machine at 0 ppm bleach which was corrected on site by servicing unit and education given April 28 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection One priority violation: Observed cut spinach at 50 degrees sliced tomato at 46 degrees and air at 44 degrees in left line cooler sliced tomato at 47 degrees and air at 53 degrees in two-door under-counter cooler moved foods to another unit or discarded foods appropriately re-inspection needed to verify units are holding at 41 degrees or lower More: SPS Teacher of the Year finalist Amanda Brown wants students to 'have fun while we learn' April 29 routine inspection – Result: permitted with re-inspection One priority violation: Observed cheesecake at 53 degrees which were voluntarily discarded and re-inspection will occur One priority violation: Observed medication and pre-packaged sandwiches found past their discard dates on the retail shelf and glass cooler One non-priority violation: Observed drink racks in walk-in cooler not clean Two priority violations: Observed four food utensils not stored clean which was corrected on site and education given; observed several potentially hazardous food items above 41 degrees in prep coolers which were voluntarily discarded and education given One non-priority violation: Observed ceiling in kitchen area found with dust buildup city and county emergency management staff noted that severe weather in the forecast overnight could include lightning and flooding risks along with "a conditional risk for strong to severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph and a brief tornado or two being the main hazards though hail up to quarters are also possible." "Another round of showers and thunderstorms is forecast to move through Wednesday afternoon and evening with damaging winds being the main hazard Hail up to quarters and a brief tornado or two cannot be ruled out Additional scattered showers and thunderstorms will bring additional rainfall and lightning risk to the region through Thursday." due to some storm sirens being damaged or without power due to earlier weather the county emphasized the need for residents to have alternate ways to access severe weather warnings Possible tornadoes and severe winds knocked out power for nearly 50,000 City Utilities customers, according to the utility company. While CU works to restore power, the National Weather Service will be assessing damage the meteorologist in charge at the Springfield office But the threat of severe weather isn't over yet Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms over the next few days could bring flooding to the area "We have chances for showers and thunderstorms that continue through Thursday the potential for some strong to severe thunderstorms through Thursday," Angle said we'll also have to monitor the potential for flooding very closely as well." The morning of Tuesday, April 29, the NWS Facebook page reported likely tornadoes on the ground northeast of Freemont Hills moving toward Rogersville at 9:38 a.m "With the winds that we've had across the area particularly Springfield and Greene County some trees uprooted and any tornado damage is going to be very We'll be doing damage assessments accordingly," Angle said Angle encouraged people to continue to monitor multiple channels of weather information "It's important as we head through spring and the early summer months that you maintain weather awareness. Ways to do that are through the National Weather Service website, through radio and television, and NOAA Weather Radio," Angle said "It's important to have multiple ways to receive the warning information so that you can keep yourself and your family safe." More: Use our interactive map to see storm impacts in Springfield Nearly 50,000 City Utilities customers are without power due to "a severe storm system with extremely high winds," according to a CU press release though the utility company is "continuing to assess the full impact of this event." some customers may be without power for a prolonged period of time as CU works to restore power Customers can report outages through the City Utilities MyAccount app online at www.CityUtilities.net or by calling 888-863-9001 CU advises people to always treat downed power lines as energized and to stay far away and report them immediately at 417-863-9000 or 911 they are advised to leave the area immediately and to call 911 or City Utilities at 417-863-9000 People can call the Greene County Public Information Call Center at 417-829-6200 to report downed trees and other storm damage across the county that officers are responding to "blocked roadways that may cause traffic safety concerns as well as any damaged structures where someone may be injured" and asked citizens to stay home "We can confirm the Fire Department is responding to situations that are to be expected with a storm of this size That includes: downed power lines and fire response," said Cora Scott "Springfield Police Department is responding to blocked roadways and damaged structures (This story was updated with additional information.) The Capital City’s latest chicken chain has opened on Springfield's west side Dave’s Hot Chicken a little more than a year after MOD Pizza’s departure one of the country’s fastest growing restaurant brands is known for hand-breaded chicken flavored to order Dave’s Hot Chicken is the latest contender among national chains claiming the best cluck for the buck The busy Wabash Avenue/Veterans Parkway interaction alone touts Chick-fil-A Popeyes Louisiana Chicken and Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers More: Two popular fast-food chicken restaurants opening soon in Springfield And while the Colonel flew the coop at 1850 W the regional brand Pop-Up Chicken Shop is set to open in the former Kentucky Fried Chicken address this summer The star of Dave’s Hot Chicken is the Nashville hot chicken that comes in seven spice levels The chicken tenders can be purchased with a slice of bread on a potato bun with kale slaw and pickles The same lineup is available with a vegetarian option substituting chicken with fried cauliflower topped milk shakes crowned with everything from Lucky Charms to Oreos and Slushers – a slushie version with flavors like Hi-C fruit punch and orange creamsicle to go service and online orders via the Dave’s Hot Chicken app is the franchisee behind the Springfield location which operates a dozen Dave’s Hot Chicken throughout Illinois and Indiana a Naperville-based franchise and real estate development group with a portfolio that includes 50 locations across multiple states that also operate as Dunkin This is The Hari Group’s first Springfield holding and only the second Dave’s Hot Chicken in Illinois south of Interstate 80 More: One of the country's fastest growing restaurants is slated to open in Springfield Dave’s Hot Chicken’s origins story begins with a group of friends who pooled $900 to buy a fryer and open a pop-up food stand in East Hollywood in 2017 An EATER/LA feature declared the “hot chicken stand might blow your mind” and quickly resulted in block-long lines The first brick-and-mortar opened a year later the chain touts 283 locations across 32 states as well as international locations in Canada and Dubai New seafood restaurant opening in GrandviewTatoya Steward always knew when she began selling her expansive line of seasoned butter sauces in Houston Texas four years ago that the brand would eventually evolve into a restaurant And that said restaurant would get its start in Illinois More: What makes this fish fry the best in the Springfield area? Betcha Catcha Crab opened at 2112 North Grand Ave I mix my own sauce and bring it along,” Steward said of her Betcha Catcha Crab sauce line ‘Do you know you’ve turned what you’ve always been doing into a business?’ “But I always knew when I started (selling the sauces) it would eventually be a restaurant And I always knew I wanted to come back home to open my business.” who lived in the Springfield area before a brief stint in the Lone Star state previously owned and operated Essential Services Solutions This is her first venture into the dining industry will initially offer crab boils with snow crab and shrimp complete with corn Six of Steward’s 21 seasoned butter sauces will be available to season the dish Springfield diners got a sneak peek at McDonald’s first permanent new menu item to debut in the United States since 2021 The new McCrispy Strips were available for purchase in the Capital City beginning April 29 – six days before this latest incarnation of the Golden Arches' take on the dish becomes available nationwide May 5 The McCrispy Strips are described as all white meat coated with crispy golden-brown breading with a bold black pepper flavor The new offering even comes with its own signature sauce The McCrispy Strips are available in three-piece ($4.99) or four-piece servings ($5.99) McDonald’s has long been known for its Chicken Nuggets But the fast-food chain struck a fan favorite with the introduction of its Chicken Selects that were a part of the permanent menu from 2004 to 2013 Buttermilk Crispy Tenders enjoyed a short run from 2017 to 2020 before being eliminated during the pandemic Toasty’s sandwich offerings remain toasted But the ingredients tucked between the two slices of warm bread are all new plans to reopen after a brief closure while the business undergoes an entire menu revamp The change comes around Toasty’s first anniversary at its new home More: Springfield sandwich shop rebranding after changing ownership “Ever since we moved to our new location the (original) menu hasn’t been performing as great,” owner Navee Singh said “We decided to make the bold change to adapt and capture a new market.” So the business’s standards like the Italian Stallion Classic Cubano and The Toasty Club have all been retired The new lineup features Indian street food such as chaats pizzas with flavors inspired by traditional Indian dishes fresh-squeezed juices and hand-dipped milkshakes All sandwiches will still be toasted in a press Indian pizzas will be served on a scratch-made hand-tossed dough that features a butter sauce in lieu of traditional marinara and topped with protein options and vegetables Subway reopensThe Subway at 1827 W. Jefferson St. reopens May 5, the third to be revived after being acquired by ECI Investments still shuttered Springfield shop at 417 South Grand Ave is expected to be back in business in the third quarter 2025 ECI Investments reopened the national sandwich brand at 607 E More: Multiple Springfield Subways reopening under new ownership. Here's what you need to know Operating hours at all three sites are 7 a.m All four Springfield stores – previously owned by VCM Inc The franchise management said there are no plans to revive VCM Inc.’s former Subway in Sherman Editor's note: Toasty's was initially going to reopen on May 3 (This story has been updated with new information.) The A La Carte column highlights restaurant openings as well as personnel changes and business news Natalie Morris can be reached at 217-737-7254 or by email at natalie.sjr@gmail.com Did you pay attention to the top headlines in Springfield this week Now is the time to test your skills with this week's News-Leader.com news quiz the city is waiving brush fees and expanding yard waste operations throughout the weekend According to a CU news release Friday afternoon more than 90% of the resulting outages had been restored CU warned in the release to be way of scammers in the area misrepresenting themselves as working with City Utilities which is common after a storm of this magnitude CU and its contractors will never request payment to restore service or remove debris Customers are encouraged to report suspicious activity by calling 911 CU CEO Dwayne Fulk said at a media briefing May 1 that more than 300 utility personnel were working around the clock to restore power to those still without it These crews include contractors and others helping out through the Missouri Public Utility Alliance and its member cities "As we move into more localized restoration efforts I know that progress may appear slower," he said "These remaining outages are often more complex and time consuming to fix I want to assure you that our teams are working just as hard on the last outage as they were on the first." CU's vice president of electric operations said 66 electrical poles had been replaced so far with more expected to be switched out as damage continues to be assessed He said there had been significant damage to electrical infrastructure requiring more complex and time-consuming repairs involving two substations multiple segments of high voltage transmission line and several distribution facilities throughout the system Liberty Utilities reported 4,800 customers still remained without power as of 3 p.m Liberty saw a peak of 23,000 customers without power Greene County Presiding Commissioner Bob Dixon said He said roughly 50 structures had been impacted by downed trees across the county Brooks said the timeline of power restoration is continuously changing making predictions about full recovery hard to determine As crews focus their efforts on areas where outages are less concentrated Brooks noted that CU is well-stocked with supplies and equipment and does not anticipate shortages will affect restoration efforts residents are encouraged to visually inspect their weatherheads for damage This is the area where electric service connects to the home often located on the roof or the side of house it must be repaired by a licensed electrician before CU can restore power customers should contact CU at 417-863-9000 and press 1 to report that the work is complete and request power restoration When will Springfield schools have power?Nine Springfield schools remained closed Thursday due to power outages Brooks said CU expects Mallory Early Childhood Center and Study High School to have their electricity restored by the end of the day were expected to be restored by Friday evening More: 'Tight-knit' York Elementary staff come together to feed families after severe storm When does food need to be thrown out if you lose power?Jon Mooney the assistant director of health at the Springfield-Greene County Health Department warned that food not kept at proper temperatures can be at risk for bacteria growth While bacteria will be undetectable by sight or smell especially since not all of the bacteria can be killed by cooking the food fully For residents who went without power for four to six hours it should be safe to consume the food in their fridge Anyone who has gone without power for six hours or more should dispose of food in particular potentially hazardous foods like meat Freezers that are full are safe for 48 hours, Mooney said, while half-full freezers should be safe for 24 hours. Additional information about foodborne illness and food safety can be found on the SGCHD website Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief is operating a food truck to assist those experiencing power outages Residents can pick up a free meal from 4:30 p.m May 1 at the American Red Cross building located at 1545 N They should enter in the driveway off Division Street behind the former service station Ozarks Food Harvest is also offering help to anyone struggling with food access. Families can visit Ozarks Food Harvest partners like Crosslines–SGF, Least of These, and the Salvation Army for short-term food needs. A full list of locations is available on the Ozarks Food Harvest website According to an email update from the Ozarks Food Harvest seven local Dollar General stores donated more than 13,000 pounds of refrigerated and frozen food to save it from spoiling due to power outages Tyson Foods also donated nearly 39,000 pounds of protein to help families facing hunger tree limbs be taken in Springfield?In response to the increased number of tree limbs and brush debris across the city the operating hours at the Yardwaste Recycling Center and Noble Hill Sanitary Landfill have been expanded throughout the weekend brush disposal fees have been waived to allow community members to dispose of debris free of charge Both facilities will be open for expanded hours this weekend While the Yardwaste Recycling Center is typically closed on Mondays To address the increased traffic as a result of the storms Environmental Services Director Errin Kemper said operations will be scaled up to make the process more expedient as residents clean up their yards Kemper said those collecting smaller loads of debris from residential sites should visit the Yardwaste Recycling Center at 3790 S large diameter trees and root balls are directed to a burn site at the landfill at 3545 W Which roadways have been affected?Motorists can expect continued traffic impacts as restoration efforts continue and some roadways are still blocked by debris Public Works Director Dan Smith said 172 of 200 reported blockages to the city's right-of-way have been cleared trees initially on the roads have been moved to the side or sidewalk; crews will return later to pick these up and discard them Nine traffic signals in Springfield are still without power with the Missouri Department of Transportation's Southwest Region said two of MoDOT's signals are still dark as of 3 p.m operating as all-way stops: the Interstate 44 westbound ramp at Route B and at Route MM and Haley Street Five traffic signals are also without power but are operating on generators Route B is closed to allow CU crews to work on restoring power Reese said some roads may still be too wet for crews to clear the debris out of ditches but those efforts will continue as the weather is dryer Dixon said county-managed roadways are expected to all be cleared of debris by the end of the day Friday A Public Information Call Center can be reached 8 a.m More: Tornadoes hit Nixa, Aurora during Tuesday's storms, NWS says Those needing assistance in cleaning up debris on their property should first check with their neighborhood association for cleanup events and volunteer coordination Those who can lend a chainsaw, a truck or simply want to help should visit www.voluneerozarks.com to find volunteer coordination sites that can further point to particular properties in need of help This story has been updated with more recent outage numbers Marta Mieze covers local government at the News-Leader Cryptocurrency scams are becoming increasingly common and sophisticated prompting law enforcement to issue a warning the Springfield Police Department received 53 reports of crypto-related scams About $109,000 was recovered during the year by detectives from the department's financial crimes unit “Many victims feel ashamed for falling for a scam and will choose to quietly suffer,” Financial Crimes Detective Mark Stewart said in the release SPD warns residents to stay vigilant and be cognizant of common warning signs Anyone who suspects they may have been a victim of a cryptocurrency scam is encouraged to act quickly and report the crime Earlier action can increase chances that authorities can help More: Decades-old reporting, new DNA testing connect to 35-year-old Springfield homicide case Victims can file a report by calling 417-864-1810 or visiting police headquarters from 7 a.m.-5 p.m Colleges and universities in the Springfield area will award thousands of diplomas in May The earliest commencement ceremonies were May 1 for Evangel University and May 2 for Mission University the faith-based institutions kicked off a series of celebrations for graduates and their families will celebrate its 118th commencement ceremony at 10 a.m community pastor at Fellowship Bible Church of Northwest Arkansas and alumnus of the college The spring commencement for Cox College is set for Friday Drury University will have two commencement ceremonies in the O'Reilly Family Event Center The ceremony for Drury GO and Graduate School students will be at 6:30 p.m executive director of Leadership Springfield a non-profit organization centered on encouraging leadership development She also spent a decade in the healthcare field serving as chief operating officer of Ozarks Community Hospital The Day School students will graduate at 11 a.m The speaker will be Springfield chocolatier Shawn Askinosie the owner of Askinosie Chocolate since 2006 he is also an author and the co-founder of Lost & Found Grief Center Missouri State University will have three commencement ceremonies May 9 at Great Southern Bank Arena ceremony will celebrate graduates for the McQueary College of Health and Human Services and the College of Natural and Applied Sciences graduating senior and former student representative on the Board of Governors ceremony is for graduates of the Reynolds College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Education Student Body President and graduating senior ceremony will celebrate graduates of the Darr College of Agriculture and the Interdisciplinary Academic Programs a retired sergeant major and decorated military veteran and Native American historian will be presented the Honorary Doctorate degree at the ceremony He led efforts to lobby Congress for the Code Talker Recognition Act and was the first — and only — Native American Ambassador for the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame More: Native American historian, decorated military veteran to be honored by Missouri State Ozarks Technical Community College will have two commencement ceremonies on Thursday Southwest Baptist University will have two commencement ceremonies Friday at the Jane and Ken Meyer Wellness and Sports Center Looking for the latest on Springfield's massive power outage? Find it here As of 4 a.m. Thursday, May 1, about 13,700 City Utilities customers in Springfield were still without power due to Tuesday's storm down from a high of nearly 50,000 on Tuesday More than 140 CU lineworkers, including tree crews, contract and mutual aid crews, were working to restore power, according to CU with crews prioritizing crews "outages to critical community facilities and those supporting public safety and health." In a 4:30 p.m. update Wednesday, April 30, City Utilities said that it could take multiple days before all power is restored due to widespread outages "While we expect to have made significant progress by Saturday there may be prolonged outages in some areas due to the extent of the damage," CU said in the release "Restoration efforts are expected to continue into next week." If you're without power and clearing debris residents also should visually inspect their weatherheads — the location where power lines connect to their home or business hood-like metal cap on top of a conduit pipe — for any signs of damage Damaged weatherheads must be repaired by a licensed electrician before service can be restored operate it outside your home and garage to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning which could back-feed power lines and injury electrical line workers plug necessary items directly into the generator More: Need help after Tuesday's storm? Here are resources in Greene County for home, tree damage What do I do if there's a new power outage?CU customers can report outages through the City Utilities MyAccount app, online at www.CityUtilities.net or by calling 888-863-9001 Power outages can cause issues related to food quality, as well as food safety Each time you open it when your power is out cold air escapes and your chances of food reaching room temperature increases According to the Springfield-Greene County Health Department you should throw out perishable food that's been in your refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours without power and throw out food that's been above 45 degrees Fahrenheit for longer than 2 hours SGCHD says you can re-freeze food in the freezer that is below 40 degrees or still has ice crystals You can also add bags of ice or dry ice to the freezer if it seems like the power will be off for an extended period of time do not taste food to try to determine if it's safe but can harbor an amount of bacteria able to cause foodborne illness if it's been left at room temperature for longer than two hours (This story was updated with additional information) By Eliza Wregg first published at 6 January 2025 - 11:50 am A Springfield resident or visitor has started the new year as a newly minted multi-millionaire after scoring more than $2.1 million in the weekend’s Saturday Gold Lotto draw The mystery ticketholder held one of the 14 division one winning entries nationally in Saturday Gold Lotto draw 4535 Each division one winning entry can look forward to $2,142,857.15 If the winner had been part of The Lott Members Club and registered their ticket to a player card or online account they would have already been alerted to their newfound treasure officials from The Lott are eagerly waiting for the ticketholder to check their ticket and come forward The division one winning entry was purchased at Nextra Orion Nextra Orion owner Vivek Ganesh said selling a division one winning entry was an incredible way to start the new year “We’re very excited for the winner and wish them all the best last year we also sold a division one winning entry in the end-of-year Megadraw “We’ll be letting all our customers know the amazing news via social media and in-store.” The Lott spokesperson Khat McIntyre said she hoped the region’s latest division one winner checked their ticket and came forward soon “Whoever is holding this golden ticket may have no idea they’re starting 2025 as a brand-new multi-millionaire!” she said it could be someone local or someone visiting the area “We’re encouraging anyone who purchased a Saturday Lotto ticket from Nextra Orion to check their ticket today “Just imagine how incredible it would be to discover you’re the winner we’re searching for With more than $2 million heading your way your plans for 2025 would certainly be boosted and if you discover you are holding the winning ticket contact The Lott on 131 868 as soon as possible to begin the exciting prize claim process.” The winning numbers in Saturday Gold Lotto draw 4535  on 4 January 2025  were  33 while the supplementary numbers were 42 and 13 there were 14 division one winning entries in Saturday Gold Lotto draw 4535 – six each in Victoria and New South Wales The Lott’s division one winning tally has now reached 251 so far in FY25 including 69 won by Golden Casket customers Saturday Gold Lotto created 158 millionaires across Australia During this time there were 292 division one winning Saturday Gold Lotto entries across Australia that collectively won more than $436 million Ipswich-born former tennis world number one has opened a new playground named in her honour in Springfield today The Ash Barty Playground was co-designed with the three-time Grand Slam singles winner and funded by the Queensland Government and Ipswich City Council complete with a painted-on tennis net so children can practice like the tennis legend did when she was growing up nearby Other features include extending the existing playground with a dry creek bed and nature play equipment a looped pathway with stories at each pine tree along the way and plants to create a welcoming atmosphere.  connecting pathways resemble a giant tennis ball.  Ms Barty said she was pleased to be able to give something back to her community.  “I have always loved my home and being part of the Springfield community,” Ms Barty said.  “Being able to work with the Queensland Government and other project partners to create a park and playground for local families to enjoy is special and I want to thank the Government for giving me this opportunity.  “Encouraging children to be active and play is a passion of mine to visit this beautiful new space.”  Tim Mander joined Ms Barty and Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding for today’s official opening Mayor Harding said the playground will continue Ms Barty’s legacy of inspiring Ipswich kids to take up sport and be active “Ipswich has produced many world-class athletes and Ash Barty is right at the top of the list,” she said “This park will be the perfect recognition of her achievements and no doubt she will be putting it to good use as a young mum and member of our community.”   “We are very excited to be able to open this playground in honour of an Ipswich sporting legend and we can’t wait to see our residents enjoying the brand new facilities,” said Mayor Harding “This playground will be a fitting acknowledgement of an outstanding sporting career an outstanding Queenslander,” Minister Mander said.   Ash Barty was always remarkably humble and never lost sight of where she came from.  “When offered a tribute to her accomplishments Ash requested something that can be valued and appreciated by children but because of the extraordinary impact she made during her time as a professional she continues to inspire Queenslanders to be active,” he said Information and Events for Local Councils throughout Australia Contact us: newsdesk@insidelocalgovernment.com.au Looking for ways to honor your matriarch this Mother’s Day The following local businesses have cooked up these specials to assure mom doesn’t have to spend May 11 in the kitchen The Farmhouse Restaurant at Harvest MarketThe Farmhouse Restaurant at Harvest Market is hosting a Mother’s Day brunch buffet from 9 a.m as well as an array of breakfast items like scrambled eggs A dessert table will be filled with cakes and cookies More: Springfield restaurant raising prices on egg dishes to combat inflated costs Children 4 and younger eat for free when accompanied by an adult first served at the 3000 Veterans Parkway eatery in White Oaks West three-piece fried chicken dinner at The Dublin Pub The scratch-made dinner comes with mashed potatoes Incredibly Delicious is highlighting classic French cuisine in its special Mother’s Day brunch menu Saturday The special menu features everything from French onion soup to a country pate plate with assorted salads to two types of quiche – garden vegetable and ham and Swiss hard boiled eggs and croutons) even comes with a Champagne vinaigrette Dessert selections include a variety of tarts toasting spring flavors – like fresh fruit There also will be assorted macarons and noix de coco The brunch menu also is available for takeout by calling 217-528-8548 More: Get a taste of summer with these two blueberry-based cocktails It’s also not too late to place an order for Mother’s Day treats to take home. Orders must be placed online at incrediblydelicious.com before midnight May 4 Featured 8-inch cakes are a black forest or white chocolate-raspberry for $62 or a flourless chocolate cake for $32.50 Opt for the dessert box with a slice of the flourless chocolate cake fresh fruit tart and noix de coco for $38.50 Other delectables include the classic croissant box ($20) and cinnamon rolls (3 for $18) Other features include an assortment of artisan breads and rolls (ranging from $3 to $7.75) $25.95/quart) and quiche ($28.50/half quiche $59/whole) available in three varieties – Lorraine sausage and cheddar or spinach-roasted red pepper-goat cheese Portillo'sPortillo’s lets you show mom your love with a heart-shaped cake The single-layer cake is available in Portillo’s traditional chocolate cake or lemon. Pre-orders can be made at portillos.com through May 8 with choice of pick up at the Portillo’s store at 3400 Freedom Drive or delivery Village Tea Room & Gift ShopTake mom to tea at the Village Tea Room & Gift Shop Mother’s Day Each participant will receive a three-tier tray topped with a choice of tea sandwiches The meal comes with a choice of flavored iced tea A special children’s menu also is available Mimi’s Kitchen in Divernon is celebrating mom with an all-you-can-eat buffet fresh fruit and an assortment of scratch-made desserts More: Popular Springfield restaurant closing for good; The Railyard announces opening date Cost is $20.99 for adults; $10.99 for children 12 and younger The Wild Hare Cafe’s signature Mother’s Day salad is the daily special at the Elkhart eatery The menu features the strawberry and herbed grilled chicken salad on mixed greens with the house-made raspberry viniagrette An assortment of scratch-made desserts are available for $6.99 and drink selections for $2.99 Reservations required and should be made by May 8 The Wild Hare Cafe is located in Horsefeathers Antiques and Gift Shop at 104 Governor Oglesby St Ollie’s Diner & Candy Shoppe in New Holland is letting mom customize her own horseshoe with a build-your-own brunch buffet from 9 a.m The spread features a variety of toppings to craft both breakfast ‘shoes as well as the more traditional open faced sandwich Dessert options also will be featured on the buffet Cost for the all-you-can-eat buffet is $16 for adults or $10 for senior citizens 65 and older or children 10 and younger Ollie’s also is taking pre-orders for baked goods and hand-dipped chocolates for those whose matriarch has a sweet tooth mixed cookie box for $20 or a mix and match chocolate and cookie box for $25 (3 dozen cookies To place orders or make reservations call or text 217-870-7880 or email olliesdiner@hotmail.com Natalie Morris is a freelance correspondent Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInSPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A baseball game Saturday afternoon between the Springfield Cardinals and the Northwest Arkansas Naturals had an unusual delay and the Naturals were ahead 4-0 against the Cardinals when a pair of ducks took a stroll around the field The delay was around three and a half minutes but the other duck waddled around the field with crews trying to escort it out crews opened a gate in the outfield and walked the duck and cheers from fans and announcers ensued The Cardinals went on to lose their third straight game Below is a video the Springfield Cardinals shared of the duck delay: To report a correction or typo, please email digitalnews@ky3.com Please include the article info in the subject line of the email Merlo Springfield Lakes recently underwent a refurbishment to create a brighter and more open space is more than just a café – it’s an experience The flagship venue within the Orion Springfield Central shopping centre offers coffee enthusiasts the chance to witness the captivating process of coffee roasting while enjoying a range of delicious menu items the Merlo team transform high-quality green beans into the beloved brews that keep customers coming back for more it’s not just about the coffee: it’s the experience of watching the beans go from raw to roasted has been central to the Merlo team for nearly four years She started her journey as a junior staff member and has gradually worked her way up to her current role replacing dark steel tables with white marble tabletops “We wanted to create a brighter and more open space,” says Gaby “And we wanted to send a message that we serve high-quality coffee.” she says the whole team is committed to quality She describes the coffee as having sweet notes “Our long blacks are particularly popular,” she says Gaby believes customers enjoy the strength and balance of the coffee “People often comment on how well-crafted our drinks are,” she says “It really shows that our baristas put a lot of love and effort into each cup.” Merlo Springfield Lakes features a range of food options designed to complement its coffee including Italian pastries and hearty sandwiches Merlo is keeping things fresh with a new campaign featuring a limited edition Summer Blend launched in November 2024 and available over summer Inspired by the idyllic Australian coastline this blend was brought to life via a partnership with Queensland-based designer Nishanthi Abeyasekera at Abey Print Studio Pickle in the Middle is a celebration of all things pickled To complement Melbourne’s vibrant food and coffee scene Garry Rodakis has brought a slice of Los Angeles (LA) to a.. 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BeanScene Magazine is committed to promoting enhancing and growing the coffee industry in Australia as it’s coffee news has captured the attention of coffee roasters and many of the auxiliary products and services that support the coffee industry in Australia and around the globe All content published on this site is the property of Prime Creative Media Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE Get an all ACCESS PASS to the News and your Digital Edition with an online subscription Get an all access pass to the News and your Digital Edition with an online subscription The Springfield City Council’s finance committee held a meeting Wednesday to give the public the opportunity to comment and ask questions about plans for a new courthouse in the city Officials with the state’s Division of Capital Asset Management were there to provide information on the timeline for the project and to respond to inquiries from city councilors and the public The plan calls for the state to enter into a public-private partnership with a developer which would own the building housing the courthouse The state would then enter into a long-term lease for the facility the city’s chief economic development officer said Springfield would stand to gain under this model since it does not receive property tax revenue from the current building since it is owned by the state Others speaking at the meeting said they want to see the courthouse remain in downtown Springfield for economic reasons saying they are concerned if it went elsewhere in the city it could hurt businesses and other property owners "We have our offices here in the heart of Springfield because we can walk to court," Attorney Patrick Markey said there's all kinds of vacancies in these buildings." the commissioner of the Division of Capital Asset Management indicated moving court operations to temporary facilities while a new building is constructed on the current site of the courthouse is not being considered Some speakers said they favored this due to the location They also cited health problems among workers in the building Some have said the condition of the building has led to a variety of ailments Some of those addressing the meeting said a temporary location should be found as quickly as possible due to this State officials have said going the public-private partnership route would expedite the process of replacing the current Roderick Ireland Courthouse They said having the state build a new building on its own would take far longer when the need for a new facility is acute It is anticipated the state will release a request for proposals in the next few months with hopes a developer will be selected early next year © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices Springfield needed a sympathetic and tolerant producer to manager her anxieties in the studio but with her move to Atlantic Records in 1968 her unease grew greater along with severe mood swings and a need to numb the anxiety with pills and booze Excellent albums continued into the ‘70s but sales declined and Springfield began to hide from the public eye especially when newspapers became interested in her sexuality and her relationships with American folk singer Norma Tanega and animal rights activist Marsha Barbi A career turnaround came in 1987 when Pet Shop Boys invited her to sing on What Have I Done To Deserve This? and collaborated with her on 1990’s Reputation LP her catalogue has quietly undergone a spring clean with lost sessions and abandoned albums gradually seeing the light of day this list will make some sense of that whilst re-establishing Dusty’s reputation as one of the greatest popular singers of all time The late-period LP Dusty was most proud of Written whilst the singer was dating Canadian punk performer and radical lesbian Carole Pope it’s the sound of a singer accepting the now deeper range of her voice and also her queer identity Recorded with noted British sessioners Caleb Quaye and Nicky Hopkins it includes some of her most impassioned and angrily honest vocal performances (Time And Time Again Soft Core) and a show-stopping cover of Elvis Costello’s Losing You A companion album to 1990’s Pet Shop Boys collaboration Reputation but perhaps just edges it in terms of quality and originality Dusty singing raw and live in BBC studios from 1962 (three Springfields novelties) to 1970 You effectively hear an artist take the sound and traditions of early ‘60s light entertainment and transform them into her own unique and nuanced brand of white soul music (although this in itself reads like a caveat when Dusty is surely up there with such greats as Gladys Knight and Aretha Franklin) Highlights include a stripped-down and funky version of Son of A Preacher Man that might surpass the version on Dusty In Memphis and a jaw-droppingly raw and pleading version of The Bee Gees’ To Love Somebody Beautiful Soul: The ABC/Dunhill Collection After Springfield’s US contract with Atlantic ended she moved to California and began recording with Lou Adler’s Dunhill label Collected here the complete sessions are powerful The singer was drinking and drugging too much and Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter’s Cameo production wrap Springfield’s maudlin voice in a soporific California warmth while the abandoned sessions for Longing recorded with Phil Spector engineer Brooks Arthur foreground the soulful despair and exhaustion especially in her desolate covers of Janis Ian’s In The Winter Recorded at Philips and Trident Studios just as From Dusty With Love was hitting the shops Springfield’s final collaboration with Johnny Franz found the singer covering Detroit and Chicago soul tracks (Crumbs off The Table hazy numbers like Basil Kirchin’s I Start Counting Goffin & King’s Wasn’t Born to Follow and the utterly bewitching Let Me Down Easy after Dusty abandoned the project only nine tracks were used for the UK-only LP See All Her Faces Hearing the sessions in full here suggests Dusty was wrong and another classic album was lost in the process Her third UK studio album found Dusty working with the country’s finest arrangers (Arthur Greenslade Johnnie Spence) to create a sophisticated orchestral pop wonder Released while the singer was touring Australia it received sparse promotion in the UK and has remained an under-the-radar gem ever since sophisticated and confident in songs that range from slinky show tunes (the title track from Sweet Charity) to a splendid cover of Evie Sands’ Take me for A Little While Fans of Saint Etienne doubtless already know the album given that the intro from I Can’t Wait Until I See My Baby’s Face was sampled on Nothing Can Stop Us from 1991’s Foxbase Alpha The first Dusty album released in the USA was effectively a supercharged version of her British debut A Girl Called Dusty supplemented with her first two UK singles The marvellous thing about this Frankenstinian compilation that it totally works The devastating emotional power of Anyone Who Had A Heart is a given but her covers of Will You Love Me Tomorrow are like gauntlets thrown down at the Brill Building steps — as good if not better than the US originals — while Ivor Raymonde’s kitchen-sink production of Stay Awhile beats Phil Spector at his own game Compiled by Saint Etienne’s Bob Stanley this essential collection presents the perfect case for Springfield’s ‘60s pop genius  One disc covers all of her A-sides from her 1963’s ebullient debut I Only Want To Be With You to the accordion-led dance of despair that is How Can I Be Sure 20 glorious B-sides that reveal what a perfectionist Springfield was in her choice of tracks Standouts include the haunted autumnal waltz of Summer Is Over the defiantly cinematic I’m Gonna Leave You and the swirling dramatic title ballad from forgotten Robert Stack euro-thriller The Complete Philadelphia Sessions: A Brand New Me By 1969 Dusty was making over £1000-a-night on the UK and US tour circuit but her private life was in chaos Some semblance of calm was restored with these magnificent sessions at Philadelphia’s Sigma Sound with fledgling twenty-something production-songwriting team Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff Springfield invests the duo’s bittersweet songs and Thom Bell’s string-drenched production with a euphoric melancholy as if these small dramas are taking place inside her smudged and bruised soul The sessions were released as From Dusty With Love in the UK but their real brilliance is best appreciated here with such killer extra tracks as the aching Summer Love and sweetly desolate I Wanna Be A Free Girl Springfield had sung at night over blaring wall-of-sound backing tracks; anything to manage her crippling self-consciousness producer Jerry Wexler wanted her out front calling the shots for a crack team of musicians and Springfield eventually cut her vocals separately in New York the dark erotic intensity of Springfield’s voice supported by the Memphis Horns and the Sweet Inspirations bringing an almost Tennessee Williams-like sophistication to these tales of Southern desire The 1999 Rhino reissue also includes Springfield’s shelved 1971 Atlantic LP the 2015 reissue of which is now prohibitively expensive Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141; Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) The city of Springfield plans to move unhoused people from an encampment at Snyder Park on Monday City officials and community groups gave notice to about 10 individuals residing at the park on April 4 They offered information on other housing options in the community Springfield Community Development Director Logan Cobbs said they’ll have case workers and clinicians on site Monday to ensure a smooth transition “Our primary focus was and continues to be to ensure that individuals are given the opportunity to transition to a shelter if they wish to do so and to make sure that that transition is done with dignity and care,” Cobbs said The encampment has been developing over the past few months without access to proper sanitation facilities human waste can't be disposed of properly," Cobbs said so inadequate trash removal can lead to unsanitary conditions just a wide environmental concern there … as well a lack of security for those at the parks and also those living in the encampments (can) really lead to some vulnerable situations where they are in a higher risk of exploitation.” Springfield’s 2024 Point in Time count from January last year estimated 204 sheltered and 20 unsheltered individuals in the city A preliminary count from January 2025 identified 97 sheltered and 10 unsheltered people but he also recognizes it can disturb what people have built there “It's kind of a thin line between doing what is appropriate but also knowing the optics may not look like that so I think they've handled that pretty well,” Browning said “We're coming to help but we know we're also upsetting a way of life that (people) have been getting accustomed to.” the city’s contributed over $1.5 million in affordable housing and then homelessness prevention in an effort to mitigate homelessness That includes a $300,000 grant to Sheltered Inc “The city remains committed to dialogue with our community listening to the needs of those effectively and really being transparent about our progress but really just across the organization and community as we work toward tangible solutions,” Cobbs said "Addressing homelessness is really going to require a collaborative approach from local governments to nonprofits to service providers and the community.” but haven't seen any individuals from the camp come to either of their facilities But many local community organizations have stepped up to help them as people from the encampment come we (have) our case managers so either way if we get a plethora of people we're ready to go and serve them,” Browning said Cleaning up the park will take up to two months An official website of the United States government The Springfield Armory, located in Springfield, Mass., is a National Historic Site managed by the National Park Service (NPS). The artifacts in the Springfield Armory’s collection are property of the United States Government. Of the four documented model 1868 carbines produced, the Springfield Armory had maintained two in its collection, including the carbine that is the subject of this civil forfeiture action. The Smithsonian maintains one, serial number 2290. The fourth is believed to be privately held.   In 1985, the NPS determined one of its 1868 carbines to be missing. At various times over the years, the NPS obtained information that the missing carbine may have been in the hands of private collectors. In 2023, federal law enforcement initiated an investigation into the stolen carbine, which resulted in the seizure of a carbine that is the subject of the civil forfeiture action. Although analysis indicated efforts had been made to obliterate identifying marks on the carbine, as alleged in the complaint, the federal law enforcement gathered evidence indicating that the seized carbine was indeed the missing carbine that had been stolen from the Springfield Armory. The Springfield Armory was established in 1777 as a federal arsenal to supply the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. After the Revolutionary War, the Springfield Armory remained under control of the United States Army until 1974 when Congress designated it as a national historic landmark and transferred control to the NPS. The Springfield Armory began operating a museum on the premises in 1866 and has been collecting artifacts since that time. It is a violation of federal law to embezzle, steal, purloin, or knowingly convert, or, without authority, to sell, convey or dispose of government property. A civil forfeiture action allows third parties to assert claims to property, which must be resolved before the property can be forfeited to the United States and returned to victims. United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and James Crowley, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Division made the announcement today. The civil forfeiture action is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Carol E. Head, Chief of the Asset Recovery Unit. The accusations in the complaint, and the description of the complaint, constitute allegations that certain property is subject to forfeiture. The United States must prove, by a standard of preponderance of the evidence, that the property is subject to forfeiture.  BOSTON –A Hadley, Mass. man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Springfield for allegedly possessing ammunition and explosives after being convicted of a crime punishable by more... BOSTON – A Korean national residing in Dedham, Mass., who served primarily as the “booker” for an interstate prostitution network that operated sophisticated high-end brothels in greater Boston and eastern... BOSTON – A Spencer woman pleaded guilty today in federal court in Worcester to fraudulently obtaining Social Security benefits. District of MassachusettsBoston Office:1 Courthouse Way, Suite 9200Boston, MA 02210 Boston: 617-748-3100Springfield: 413-785-0235Worcester: 508-368-0100 Multilingual Resources-->Have a question about Government Services The 90 mph winds that struck the Springfield area the morning of April 29 caused the most power outages since the ice storms of 2007, City Utilities representatives said during a media briefing Tuesday afternoon vice president of electric operations for CU said that more than a third of CU's customers were affected "We haven't had a situation like this in many the ice storms of that period," said Joel Alexander assisted by contractors and mutual aid agencies had restored power to more than half of that number within 24 hours but the utility warned that it could be multiple days before all customers were back online CU reported that about 18,000 customers remained without electric service and cautioned that some likely would be without power for several more days The utility encouraged residents still without power to be wary of downed power lines while clearing debris and to be mindful of crews working in the area CU said residents should visually inspect their weatherheads — the location where power lines connect to their home or business A firm number on the damage to the CU infrastructure is still a few days away "This will be a prolonged restoration and repair event significant damage to our distribution and transmission facilities and multiple trees down in our territory," Brooks said "We'll be working around the clock to make repairs and restore power as quickly as possible this event has left significant damage and it will take several days Liberty Utilities reported about 15,000 customers without power in its service area and 111 poles damaged by the weather "This (damage) is extensive and the restoration is likely to be prolonged," Price said "We are expecting roughly in the 24 to 48 hour (range) for service restoration." Liberty Utilities also provides water service in the Aurora so the company is bringing in generators for the well sites Customers are asked to conserve water when they can and if customers experience low water pressure they should report that by calling 800-206-2300 Customers of either utility company can find updated information on social media Greene County Commissioner Bob Dixon said that there were more than 100 different locations where trees were blocking travel either partially or completely on county roadways The western and northern portions of Greene County saw the most impact from the storms Dixon said highway crews used snowplows to push debris off some roads and chainsaws to clear others "We anticipate having all the primary roadways re-opened by the time those crews leave and we'll re-assess roadway obstruction tomorrow morning," he said Springfield Police Department and the Springfield Fire Department services returned to normal operations after hours of responding to storm-related calls April 29 Quigley also shared statistics about some of the response to the storm: Neither Mercy nor CoxHealth have reported any injuries as a result of the damage CU customers can report outages through the City Utilities MyAccount app, online at www.CityUtilities.net or by calling 888-863-9001. Liberty Utilities customers can report outages through their MyAccount app or by calling 800-206-2300. What do I do if there's a gas leak?If people smell gas or suspect a gas leak, they are advised to leave the area immediately and to call 911 or City Utilities at 417-863-9000. If you smell natural gas, do not touch anything electric or make a phone call from that area. CU advises people to always treat downed power lines as energized and to stay far away and report them immediately at 417-863-9000 or 911. People can call the Greene County Public Information Call Center at 417-829-6200 to report downed trees and other storm damage across the county. The Greene County Highway Department can be contacted about downed trees and other debris on county roadways at 417-831-3591 or 911 as a backup. (This story was updated with additional information). Since Donald Trump falsely accused migrants in Springfield the US city has made headlines around the world and has been thrown into chaos Bomb threats have shut down schools and Haitian migrants feel intimidated in their adopted home what’s life really like there for long term residents and the thousands of migrants who breathed new life into Springfield while also straining services including health and education Associated Press reporter Julie Carr Smyth takes us to Springfield Associated Press reporter based in Columbus Subscribe to ABC News Daily on the ABC listen app. Reuters: David Swanson(Reuters: David Swanson) Donald Trump: In Springfield, they're eating the dogs, the people that came in. They're eating the cats. They're eating... They're eating the pets. ..of the people that live there. Julie Carr Smyth: We had been fact checking it over the previous two days because JD Vance had first tweeted it on that Monday. And so by Tuesday night, I had been kind of immersed in the issue for a couple of days. Sam Hawley: It really did become a talking point, I think, across the world. But for the people of Springfield, it was much more than that, wasn't it? Just tell me what has happened in Springfield in the 10 days since the debate. Denise D. Williams, President, NAACP Springfield: We need to come together. We are a city of love, a city of compassion. And what is happening in our city right now is absolutely unbelievable. Sam Hawley: And authorities have confirmed, have they, that these threats have been linked in some way to the comments about Haitian migrants eating pets? Julie Carr Smyth: We don't know that, no. What we do know is that none of them was deemed to be real. There were no bombs anywhere in the city, but they were mostly foreign actors who the officials here say that they were trying to foment some discord in the community. And so there's a sense that perhaps they were capitalizing on what had gone on. Sam Hawley: And do we know where the threats have been coming from? Julie Carr Smyth: The authorities have not said what country. They said the bulk of them have come from one country, but we don't know which country. Sam Hawley: It essentially sounds like very large parts of Springfield have actually come to a halt. They've been shut down.  Julie Carr Smyth: They were, yes. They were able to reopen in the last couple of days with increased police presence. So the local police were really stretched to the limit. And the governor here in Ohio, Mike DeWine, sent in some extra state troopers. So those officers are posted at all of the schools in the city. They're looking out on the government buildings and things like that to just reassure people that everything in the city is safe. Mike DeWine, Governor of Ohio: We're not saying we don't have challenges, and the mayor has never said that, but we accept the challenges. And Springfield, the people of Springfield, people of Ohio, didn't make the decisions about the Haitians coming here. We deal with the world as we find it, and we try to make things work, and that's what we're trying to do. Sam Hawley: So all this disruption in Springfield, even though Trump's comments about migrants eating the pets have been completely debunked, and even though I guess most people know that this is fake, the former president and his running mate, J.D. Vance, just keep running with it since the debate. Donald Trump: You know what? They've got to get much tougher. I'm going to go there in the next two weeks. I'm going to Springfield and I'm going to Aurora. You may never see me again, but that's OK. Got to do what I got to do. Whatever happened to Trump? Well, he never got out of Springfield. Julie Carr Smyth: Even J.D. Vance himself has said that the reports that he has heard very possibly could be false and that that isn't the point of why he brought it up. He brought it up to draw attention to this. He even said at one point, create the story. JD Vance, VP candidate: If I have to... But it wasn't just a meme… If I have to create stories so that the American media actually pays attention to the suffering of the American people, then that's what I'm going to do, Dana, because you guys are completely letting Kamala Harris coast. Sam Hawley: OK, so just step back for me for a moment, Julian. Just remind us how this original story came about. Where did this all start from? Sam Hawley: And then it went from there? Yes. Oh, my gosh. OK, so it also, of course, comes at a time when immigration is such a hot-button issue in the United States and for this election, and it really is a huge issue in Springfield, isn't it? As you mentioned, there are a lot of Haitian migrants in Springfield. Just tell me a bit about the background of that, first of all. Sam Hawley: So a school bus was hit by a car driven by a Haitian migrant, and that's really what got the community quite angry. Sam Hawley: Interestingly though, the boy's father, the boy was Aiden Clark. He was 11 years old. His father, Nathan, he had this amazing press conference, didn't he, where he just said, stop using my son's death for your political gain. Julie Carr Smyth: Yes, he was quite angry, and he called out several politicians by name, Trump, J.D. Vance, and then we have a Senate candidate here named Bernie Marino, who's another Republican, who he said, you're using my son's name, you're using it to fan hate, and I don't agree with that. I don't want you doing that anymore. I need you to apologize. Nathan Clark: I wish that my son, Aiden Clark, was killed by a 60-year-old white man. I bet you never thought anyone would ever say something so blunt, but if that guy killed my 11-year-old son, the incessant group of hate-spewing people would leave us alone. Sam Hawley: And from all accounts, the Haitian community in Springfield has actually brought a lot to the community, but of course it's also been just so polarising as well. Julie Carr Smyth: Yes, the Haitian community is, from everything we're being told, hard-working. They're holding these jobs. They were asked to, you know, and hired by local companies. Our governor has come out and basically said this was a good thing for this community. It brought jobs. It's helped the economy, which the city was sort of dwindling in population and hurting economically. Mike DeWine, Governor of Ohio: You know, these are people who care about their families. These are people who value education. They are hard workers, and I think we should respect that. Sam Hawley: All right. Well, just tell me then, you've been to Springfield quite a lot of times, of course, since the debate. Tell me, how are the long-term residents of Springfield feeling about all of this now and about the comments that Donald Trump made? Julie Carr Smyth: Speaking to people just yesterday, a lot of them are now just hunkering down. They are trying to take a breath and trying to pray and trying to hope that this will go away, and they just want to get back to their everyday lives. You know, a lot of parents told us that, you know, it's scary to drop your children off at school because you don't know about these bomb threats, and it's also scary to just to be in the eye of this kind of hatred.  Sam Hawley: Do any of them, or any of the people that you've actually spoken to, believe the lie? The pet-eating lie? Julie Carr Smyth: I think that there is a faction, yes, who they sort of believe that it's possible that these cats are being taken, and we've heard things like, you know, there were rituals that the media can't possibly know about, where these reports would not have been able to be verified, and there are a lot of conspiracy theories that are out there about what is happening. Sam Hawley: What about the Haitian community there? They must be feeling really under attack. Julie Carr Smyth: We have heard from some of the leaders of that community that they are feeling as if they're physically vulnerable, that they might be in danger, that people might hurt and attack them. Some of them are talking about moving away.  Rose-Thamar Joseph, Haitian Community Help and Support Centre: They are scared. A lot of fears going on right now. Some of them are talking about leaving Springfield. Some of them are scared for their life. It's a little bit tough for us. Julie Carr Smyth: Of course, the reason they're here in the first place is that their own country is under such incredible siege. It wouldn't be a safe place for them to return to. Sam Hawley: Yeah, all right. Well, tell me what next for Springfield then. How is the leadership of Springfield dealing with this? How do they recover from what has been such a huge issue in the United States, but also it's been talked about around the world, of course? Sam Hawley: I'm sure the people of Springfield will be glad when the election is over. Julie Carr Smyth: Absolutely. As will we all, I have to say. Sam Hawley: Absolutely. Julie, thank you so much. Julie Carr Smyth: Oh, you're very welcome. Thanks for having me. Sam Hawley: Julie Carr Smyth is an Associated Press reporter based in Columbus, Ohio. This episode was produced by Sydney Pead and Kara Jensen Mackinnon. Audio production by Sam Dunn. Our supervising producer is David Coady. 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