Good morning! It’s September 9 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

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What’s new around you

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Things to do in West Springfield

Springfield Library Town Hall
Springfield Library Town Hall

You’re invited to a special town hall conversation with Mayor Sean VanGordon focused on the recommendations from the city’s Fiscal Stability Task Forc…

At Springfield City Council Chambers on September 9

Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting - Alma Apartments
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting – Alma Apartments

We’re excited to announce the official Grand Opening of Alma Apartments from Cornerstone Community Housing, the newest affordable housing community in…

At on September 9

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Community crime report

  • Police recovered stolen property near 1869 Pioneer Parkway East, Springfield at 1 a.m. on September 9.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 1660 Mohawk Blvd., Springfield at 11 p.m. on September 8.
     
  • A theft happened near the 2500 block of Game Farm Rd at 9 p.m. on September 8.
     
  • A report of suspicious conditions was made near the 300 block of W D St. at 7 p.m. on September 8.
     
  • A car crash happened with no injuries near Hayden Bridge Way at 6 p.m. on September 8.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 344 A St., Springfield at 6 p.m. on September 8.
     
  • A lost property report was made near 4095 Main St., Springfield at 5 p.m. on September 8.
     
  • A nuisance vehicle was towed near 3382 Oregon Ave., Springfield at 1 p.m. on September 8.
     
  • A dispute happened near the 1700 block of Concord Ave. at noon on September 8.
     
  • A theft was reported near 2750 Gateway St., Springfield at 11 a.m. on September 8.
     
  • A criminal trespass happened near 1650 Centennial Blvd., Springfield at 10 a.m. on September 8.
     
  • A theft was reported near 230 4th St., Springfield at 10 a.m. on September 8.
     
  • A report of a runaway juvenile was made near 1131 C St., Springfield at 10 a.m. on September 8.
     
  • An assault was reported near 326 Centennial Blvd. in Springfield at 9 a.m. on September 8.
     
  • Police assisted another agency with a follow-up near 3333 Riverbend Dr, Springfield at 8 a.m. on September 8.
     
  • A car crash happened near the 1400 block of G Street at 8 a.m. on September 8. It is not known if anyone was hurt.
     
  • A car crash with no injuries was reported near Mohawk Blvd. and I St. in Springfield at 8 a.m. on September 8.
     
  • An assault was reported near 310 Mill St., Springfield at 7 a.m. on September 8.
     
  • A report of criminal trespassing was made near 2243 5th St., Springfield at 2 p.m. on September 5.
     
  • A robbery happened near the 4100 block of Franklin Blvd. at noon on September 5.
     
  • A hit and run was reported near 2750 Gateway St., Springfield at noon on September 5.
     
  • A burglary was reported near 1526 Main St., Springfield at 11 a.m. on September 5.
     
  • An assault was reported near 1072 Main St., Springfield at 11 a.m. on September 5.
     
  • A report of property damage was made near 326 Centennial Blvd., Springfield at 10 a.m. on September 5.
     
  • A weapon offense was reported near 89 U St., Springfield at 10 a.m. on September 5.
      
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 3876 E St., Springfield at 9 a.m. on September 5.
     
  • A car crash with no injuries was reported near S 32nd St. and Oregon Ave. in Springfield at 7 a.m. on September 5.
     
  • A traffic hazard was reported near 213 W D St., Springfield at 4 a.m. on September 5.
     
  • A report of a runaway juvenile was made near 1076 Olympic St., Springfield at 3 a.m. on September 5.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Mill Street is open to northbound traffic only between Main Street and Centennial Boulevard because of reconstruction work. Detour signs are posted to help drivers. On Laura Street in Springfield, southbound traffic is closed between mileposts .120 and .339 for construction, including utility and sidewalk work. This closure started June 16 and is expected to last until December 31. Access from Lindale Drive to Laura Street is also closed. Northbound traffic on Laura Street is still open, and detours are in place.
     

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