Good morning! It’s July 23 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Clouds giving way to some sun in West Springfield
Today will be clouds giving way to some sun. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 87 with a low of 58. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11). Mostly sunny now, changing to cloudy at 8 a.m.
Looking ahead: Clouds and sun this weekend
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in West Springfield

Thursday Night Jam
Open Jam every Thursday night 7 pm- 11 pm. No membership required…guests welcome. Sign up is at 6 pm, music starts at 7 pm.
At Springfield Eagles Lodge No. 3597 on July 23
Repeats 21 more times until December 17

Paint with Cats
$35 for a 90-minute Cat Lounge session including paint supplies to create your own cat figurine or canvas painting! Book online at EugeneSpringfieldCa…
At Eugene Springfield Cat Lounge on July 23
Community crime report
- An assault was reported near 272 20th St., Springfield at 5 p.m. on July 22.
- A hit-and-run was reported near 1981 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield at 3 p.m. on July 22.
- Police received a report of unattended children near 2659 Olympic St., Springfield at 1 p.m. on July 22.
- A report of a person down was made near 322 E St., Springfield at 7 a.m. on July 22.
- Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 892 21st St., Springfield at 11 p.m. on July 22.
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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 residents can still get to their homes, 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 begin the week of June 15. Most of the work should be done by September 4, before school starts, with the whole project finished by October 31. Local access to homes will be maintained, but there will be temporary lane and driveway closures, no parking zones, and possible changes to travel routes. Expect construction noise, dust, and heavy equipment. Advance notice will be given before any closures.
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