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Good morning! It’s Sept. 18 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Areas of low clouds, then sun in West Springfield
Today will be areas of low clouds, then sun and pleasant. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 75 with a low of 49. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 11 a.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
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Peer Connection Support Group
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.
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Community crime report
- A drug overdose happened near N Concord St. at midnight on Sept. 18.
- An assault was reported near Gateway St. and Kruse Way in Springfield at 7 p.m. on Sept. 17.
- An assault happened near 3333 Riverbend Dr, Springfield at 1 p.m. on Sept. 17.
- A burglary was reported near 1417 8th St., Springfield at 6 p.m. on Sept. 17.
- Police responded to a report of animal abuse near the 3900 block of E 17th Ave. at 4 p.m. on Sept. 17.
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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: Construction is happening on 36th Street between Main Street and Commercial Avenue as part of the GO Bond Street Repair Project. Work started the week of April 27 and is expected to finish by September 30. Local access to homes will stay open, but there will be temporary lane and driveway closures and no-parking zones. You may notice changes to travel routes, construction noise, dust, and heavy equipment. Advance notice will be given before any closures.
- Construction on Aspen Street between Centennial Boulevard and Tamarack Street will start the week of June 15 as part of the GO Bond Street Repair Project. Most work should be done by September 4, with the whole project finished by October 31. Local access to homes will remain open, but there will be temporary lane and driveway closures, no-parking zones, and possible changes to travel routes. Residents may notice construction noise, dust, and heavy equipment. Advance notice will be given before any closures.
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