Artist on Adams
The Springfield Area Arts Council is joining the Adams Family downtown for five weeks this summer to help local musicians share their talent with our community. For over thirty years, the Springfield Area Arts Council has hosted...
LLCC Welcomes Director of Apprenticeship Programming
Brenda Elliott, from Chatham, has joined Lincoln Land Community College as director of apprenticeship programming. She began her new duties July 1. “The director of apprenticeship programming is a new role at the college focused on...
The BRANDT Foundation donates $100,000 to Create Legacy of Support for LLCC Agriculture
Photo: Evelyn Brandt Thomas (center) presents a check for $100,000 from The Brandt Foundation to the LLCC Foundation to support agriculture education. (L-R: Logan Williams, LLCC ag alum and BRANDT employee; John Sudduth, current LLCC ag student; Evelyn Brandt Thomas;...
Ultimate Upgrades
Practical tips to improve your home’s function and ambiance (Family Features) Homeowners tackling interior upgrades often focus their attention on two of the most-used rooms the in the house: the kitchen and bathroom. Tailoring these...
Flavor Fusion
Update summer classics with Asian-inspired flair (Family Features) A distinctive and unexpected ingredient like rice vinegar is an easy way to bring faraway flavors to your favorite summer dishes. This pantry staple adds an...
4 Tips for Planning a Summer Family Vacation
(Family Features) As stay-at-home orders ease, many families are eager to get out of the house and hit the road for a summer trip. However, vacation will most likely look different this year as families looking to get away may stay...
Safety in the Sky
What to know about emergency air ambulance transportation (Family Features) For many types of medical emergencies, time is a critical factor. The faster a patient receives critical care, the greater the chances for a positive outcome,...
4 Things to Consider Before Adopting a Pet
(Family Features) Across the country, people are fostering and adopting furry friends more, with the number of animals in foster homes 43% higher than it was in 2019, according to 24PetWatch. With this uptick in fostering, potential pet...
New Bus Bench Art in Springfield
'Pretty in Pink' by Michelle Smith In October of 2016, Ace Sign Company and the SAA Collective Gallery teamed up to present fine art on bus benches across Springfield. The images have been rotating across bus benches in Springfield for...
Upgrade Your Home, Downgrade Energy Usage
7 efficient home improvement projects (Family Features) The best home upgrades not only make spaces more livable and energy-efficient but are also cost-effective. Making energy-efficient improvements is a savvy way to save money on...
