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Weekend Update for January 20-22 FRIDAY Ghost Tours at Pythian Castle 8 pm. Tours are limited. Ticket prices vary. Missouri Dairy Expo doors open at the Oasis at 10 am. Ticket prices vary. SATURDAY Eagle Day at Lake Springfield Park and Boathouse 9 am to 5 pm. Free for all 9 am- 5pm Saturday and Sunday 12-4:30 pm Fix it Fair at the Carnegie Branch Library. Noon until 4pm Give your household…
Valentine's Day Conversation Hearts Are Out!
Valentine's Day is next month! It's a holiday which you either love or hate. Lighten the holiday up with some fun conversation hearts. You can now fine "Friends" candy hearts on Springfield store shelves. These speciality "Friends" candies are fun and focus on 26 different tv show Friends references. The fun candies will feature quotable moments from the Friends characters played by Jennifer…
Voluntary Pot Roast Recall From Hy-Vee!
Heads up Hy-vee has a voluntary recall for a couple of different varieties of Hy-Vee pot roast meals. The reason? There is an undeclared wheat allergen which is not listed in the ingredients label. The recalled entrees were produced between Dec. 26, 2022, and Jan. 17, 2023. Here are the lot numbers : UPC 0075450243772 - ($5) Beef Pot Roast Dinner with Mashed Potatoes & Corn - 11.6 oz (327…
Latest Trend? Non Pasteurized Milk!
The hottest thing right now, is going to a local dairy farm and buying non pasteurized milk! What?? Buying milk in its natural state seems to be popular among milk lovers. The only problem is, it is NOT safe. The Centers for Disease Control say the "farm to table" milk could have harmful germs like E.Coli, Salmonella, and Listeria. Children will be most affected if the non pasteurized milk does…
Pineapple Whip is Open!
Today begins a 5 day Whip Solstice! Pineapple Solstice at Pineapple Whip is back for a few days before going back into hibernation. Enjoy your favorite summertime treat from the "Hula Girl" at the corner of Campbell and Walnut Lawn. (Next to Krispy Kreme) Enjoy cups, cones and even pints! PINTS of every flavor (excluding Watermelon and Chocolate) will be available while supplies last so you can…
Missouri State Basketball Gametime Has Changed On Saturday!
The Missouri State Bears men basketball gametime has changed for Saturday's matchup against Southern Illinois University. The basketball game was scheduled for tip off on Saturday at 3 pm at the Great Southern Bank Arena, but since the Kansas City Chiefs have a playoff game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the university decided to change the time so fans could watch the game on T.V. Locally,…
Still Time To Winterize Your Home
With still 2/3 of winter still yet to come, if you haven't winterized your home, do it now. Of course we will have more cold spells, snow, and other winter weather between now and March 20. Here are tips to save on your utility bill Check for drafts around windows and doors. If you feel air coming in, block it by using blankets or towels around the window or doors. Turn down the thermostat…
Heads Up! Roadwork On James River Freeway Today!
Do watch for lane closings and delays on James River freeway today as Modot Crews will drill the footings and install sound walls. Traffic impacts will be the following: Westbound Route 60 auxiliary lane and shoulder CLOSURES between National Avenue and Campbell Avenue in Springfield during daytime hours, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. National Avenue to westbound Route 60 ramp CLOSURES in Springfield…
Mega Millions Jackpot $1.35 Million Goes To ONE Ticket In Maine!
The big Mega Million jackpot goes to a single ticketholder! Someone or several people will get the big money! One ticket matched all 6 winning numbers which were 30, 43, 45, 46, 61, and the Mega Ball 14 But wait! There were 14 lucky winners, who can claim one million dollars. Those winners picked 5 out of the 6 numbers correctly. One of those winners bought a ticket in Missouri! Is it you?…