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Good morning! It’s July 17 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Sunny and not as hot in East Springfield
Today will be sunny and not as hot. The high will be 90 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Mostly sunny now, changing to sunny at 11 a.m.
Looking ahead: Possible danger of dehydration and heat stroke while doing strenuous activities tomorrow
East Springfield news
Springfield’s Island Park offers summer concerts every Wednesday and Thursday until July 31. Admission is $3 or free with a food donation. Limited parking; bike valet available. Visit Willamalane’s website for details.
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Things to do in East Springfield
Weekly Peace Vigil
In response to the ongoing war in the Middle East and an eye on armed conflict across the globe, we gather at the Peace Pole outside the entrance to W…
At Peace Pole at Bob Keefer Center on July 18
Repeats 5 more times until August 22
Taco Tuesday Mountain Bike Ride
We get together to ride Taco Tuesday mountain bikes weekly at Thurston Hills Natural Area. We climb uphill for 30-40 mins and then descend on the desi…
At Thurston Hills Natural Area on July 22
Repeats 13 more times until October 21
Community crime report
- There was a traffic stop near the 4800 block of Main St. in Springfield at 3 a.m. on July 17.
- There was a DUII (Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants) incident near I105 Westbound and Main Street in Springfield at 9 p.m. on July 16.
- There was a report of suspicious conditions around 8 p.m. on July 16 near the 4500 block of Jasper Rd.
- A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 2659 Olympic St., Springfield, at 7 p.m. on July 16.
- There was a hit-and-run reported near Hayden Bridge Road and Marcola Road in Springfield at 6 p.m. on July 16.
- There was a motor vehicle incident with no injuries reported near 2659 Olympic St., Springfield. It happened at 4 p.m. on July 16.
- There was a hit-and-run reported near Main Street and South 47th Street in Springfield at 4 p.m. on July 16.
- A theft was reported near 6100 Thurston Rd in Springfield at 2 p.m. on July 16.
- A report of found property was made near 2525 Olympic St., Springfield, at 2 p.m. on July 16.
- A report of forged checks was made around noon on July 16 near 1147 55th Place in Springfield.
- There was a burglary on July 16 at 8 a.m. near the 4900 block of Jasper Rd.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
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