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Respect and reverence: Ellet church observes 200th anniversary of cemetery
Akron Beacon Journal via Yahoo News· 11 months agoThere’s a story behind every name at Ellet Cemetery. A war veteran, a school custodian, a service...
Caretakers of abandoned McElhaney Cemetery look for someone to continue their work
Springfield News-Leader via Yahoo News· 1 year agoGene Davison and Linda Halford didn't intend to become McElhaney Cemetery's voluntary caretakers. In...
One of Springfield's favorite places for sugary treats returns to Fairhills Mall
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 6 months agoMel-O-Cream Donuts' pumpkin cake varieties and a spooky box assortment aren’t the only things making...
Crowds mark Memorial Day with remembrances; events usher in 'unofficial start' of summer
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAs a member of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gary Price of Springfield flew helicopters for the evacuation...
Wards 5 and 7 will have contested races in 2023 election; filing closes today
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 1 year agoWith two filings in the city clerk's office Wednesday, two more aldermanic races in Springfield are...
Jeweler, ex-pro wrestler 'The Flying Greek' remembered as trailblazer
Springfield News-Leader via Yahoo News· 1 year agoHe was one of the most diminutive professional wrestlers of his era, but Manoli Savvenas — known in...
The heat and the chill: the hottest and coldest days in Springfield's history
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 8 months agoOn any given day in Springfield, it's common to hear a comment about the ever-changing weather...
Music concerts, parade, block party top list of 12 Springfield-area Juneteenth events
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 2 years agoA paint night, block party and a parade are among the festivities that will commemorate Juneteenth...
Robbers got away with jewelry heist but ditched the loot that was too heavy to carry
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 1 year agoOne hundred-forty years ago this month, “adroit cracksmen” made away – briefly – with what probably...
10 valentines crafted by News-Leader staff, sure to make your crush fall head over heels
Springfield News-Leader via Yahoo News· 3 months agoValentine's Day is right around the corner and what's a better way to tell your true love how much...