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

Some sun, then clouds in West Springfield

Today will be some sunshine giving way to clouds. There is a 3% chance of rain. The high will be 85 with a low of 60. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Intermittent clouds now, changing to partly sunny at 1 p.m.

Looking ahead: A heat wave starting Friday


West Springfield news

Agnes Stewart Middle School mourns assistant principal E.J. Rotherham. Springfield teens map urban forests for Tree City USA status. Springfield Economic Development Agency plans to sell a Glenwood lot for redevelopment.


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Community crime report

  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 1550 Q St. in Springfield at midnight on July 9.
     
  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 2900 Gateway St., Springfield, at midnight on July 9.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near Harlow Road and Hartman Lane in Springfield at 11 p.m. on July 8.
     
  • There was a disturbance involving a dispute near the 400 block of Winston Pl at 7 p.m. on July 8.
     
  • A report of a dead animal was made at 7 p.m. on July 8 near 525 Mill St., Springfield.
     
  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 1460 G St., Springfield, at 6 p.m. on July 8.
     
  • There was a report of a disorderly person near 1460 G St. in Springfield at 6 p.m. on July 8.
     
  • There was an assault near the 1400 block of W Quinalt St. at 5 p.m. on July 8.
     
  • A report of a disorderly person was made near 1460 G St. in Springfield at 5 p.m. on July 8.
     
  • There was a burglary on July 8 at 4 p.m. near the 1600 block of Hayden Bridge Rd.
     
  • There was a theft reported near 1920 Olympic St. in Springfield at 4 p.m. on July 8.
     
  • There was a hit-and-run reported near 204 30th St. in Springfield at 3 p.m. on July 8.
     
  • There was a car crash with no injuries near 5th St. at 3 p.m. on July 8.
     
  • There was a theft near the 100 block of Hayden Bridge Way at 3 p.m. on July 8.
     
  • A theft was reported near 157 12th St., Springfield, at 1 p.m. on July 8.
     
  • A theft arrest happened near 2750 Gateway St. in Springfield at noon on July 8.
     
  • A person was arrested for criminal trespass near 1131 Mohawk Blvd. in Springfield at noon on July 8.
     
  • A found property report was made at 11 a.m. on July 8 near the 507 block of Valley View Ave. in Springfield.
     
  • A person was arrested for causing a disturbance near 1300 Hayden Bridge Rd in Springfield at 11 a.m. on July 8.
     
  • There was a report of criminal mischief near 1324 Parker St., Springfield, at 11 a.m. on July 8.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near 344 A St. in Springfield at 10 a.m. on July 8.
     
  • A report of criminal mischief was taken at 9 a.m. on July 8 near 3690 Glenwood Dr, Eugene.
     
  • There was a traffic hazard near the 200 block of Bonnie Ln at 7 a.m. on July 8.
     
  • Police served a warrant and made an arrest near South 28th Street and South F Street in Springfield at 6 a.m. on July 8.
     
  • A drunk driving incident occurred at 4 a.m. on July 7 near Interstate 5 Southbound at mile marker 212.
     
  • A vehicle was reported stolen around 9 p.m. on June 30 near the 3700 block of Franklin Blvd.
     
  • A stolen vehicle was recovered near the 1500 block of Mississippi Ave. at 7 p.m. on June 30.
     
  • There was a report of suspicious conditions near the 2700 block of 20th St. at 7 p.m. on June 30.
     
  • There was a disturbance involving a disorderly person near Mckenzie View Dr at noon on June 30.
     
  • A vehicle was towed due to a traffic issue near the 1900 block of 2nd St. at 10 a.m. on June 30.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Mill Street is currently one-way northbound between Main Street and Centennial Boulevard due to reconstruction work, with detours in place. On Laura Street in Springfield, construction is affecting the area from milepost .120 to .339, with southbound Laura Street closed to through traffic and access from Lindale Drive also closed from June 16 to about August 31. Northbound traffic remains open, with detours and temporary signs in place. S 18th Street will be closed on July 19 for surface maintenance, with minimal traffic impact expected. 20th Street is undergoing construction from June to September for a slurry seal application, with low traffic impact anticipated.