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Good morning! It’s Sept. 1 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Periods of sun; not as warm in West Springfield
Today will be not as warm but pleasant with times of clouds and sun. There is a 7% chance of rain. The high will be 74 with a low of 56.
Looking ahead: Expect rainy weather tomorrow morning through late Thursday night
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in West Springfield
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At First Christian Church Springfield on September 1
Repeats 2 more times until September 15
Trivia Tuesday!
Trivia Tuesdays is a great way to use your brain power. Let’s see who can beat last week’s team.
At Pour House Tavern on September 1
Repeats 8 more times until October 27
Community crime report
- A drug overdose happened near the 4700 block of Franklin Blvd. at noon on Aug. 28.
- Police served a warrant and made an arrest near E 16th Ave. and Mississippi Ave. in Eugene at 11 p.m. on Aug. 31.
- A hit-and-run was reported near 2900 Gateway St., Springfield, at noon on Aug. 28.
- A theft arrest happened near 2659 Olympic St., Springfield, at 1 p.m. on Aug. 28.
- A forgery was reported near 812 Beltline Rd, Springfield, at noon on Aug. 31.
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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 is expected to finish by September 30. Local residents can still reach their homes, but there may be temporary lane and driveway closures, no-parking zones, and changes to travel routes. There may also be construction noise, dust, and heavy equipment. Residents will be notified ahead of any closures.
- Construction on Aspen Street between Centennial Boulevard and Tamarack Street as part of the GO Bond Street Repair Project 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 may be temporary lane and driveway closures, no parking zones, and changes to travel routes. Expect construction noise, dust, and heavy equipment. Residents will be notified ahead of any closures.
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