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Premium Content Subscriber only JORDAN MP Charis Mullen says the construction of the state’s largest park ‘n’ ride facility in Springfield is a crucial piece of infrastructure for the rapidly growing area and congestion around the facility would be eased when the city’s largest road upgrade is completed. Construction of the facility, which will cost $44.5 million, started in September and it is expected to be finished by early next year. It will create 1100 new parking space...

By Editor | March 17, 2021 By ERIC X. VICCARO EVICCARO@STEGENHERALD.COM INDEPENDENCE — Ste. Genevieve junior wrestlers Isabel Basler and Maggie Myracle both showed they belonged on the state’s grandest stage. Basler recorded a fourth-place finish in the 127-pound weight class while classmate Myracle fought hard for fifth at 195 pounds during the Missouri State High School Activities Association state meet on Tuesday, March 9, at Cable Dahmer Arena. Each girl saw the spotlight, being on the ...

Premium Content Subscriber only UPDATE, 6pm: One person has been taken to hospital following a ‘head-on’ collision at Springfield Central late Tuesday afternoon. A Queensland Ambulance spokeswoman confirmed two others were assessed by paramedics at the scene, which occurred just before 5pm. The pair did not require further treatment. She said one patient had been taken to Ipswich Hospital in a stable condition. Centenary Hwy has since been reopened to motorists. Queensland Traffic...

Premium Content Subscriber only A TEENAGER was said to have been mortified by her own drunken behaviour after learning of the details of her horrid racial abuse of a nurse. An Ipswich court this week heard the girl was found at 1.45am and when police tried to assist her she reacted violently, trying to bite and punch the officers. Ipswich Magistrates Court heard the Springfield Lakes teenager was extremely ashamed and remorseful. She had written a letter of apology to the court, saying her ...

More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Solomons bus provided opportunities for Black students Renty Solomon (1903-1978) purchased a bus from Fort Valley’s Blue Bird Body company in the 1940s. - photo by File photo   EDITOR’S NOTE — This is the third installment of a four-story February series dedicated to people...

Premium Content Subscriber only IPSWICH mayor Teresa Harding used the Deputy Prime Minister’s visit to the city this week to pressure the Federal Government to come to the table to progress what is being labelled as the council’s number one priority project. Ipswich City Council committed to spending $500,000 on the detailed options analysis for the Ipswich to Springfield rail corridor last month, subject to the Federal Government stumping up $1 million. The State Government committed $1 mi...

Premium Content Subscriber only POLICE have released CCTV footage of a woman following an alleged theft at an Ipswich shopping centre. Police received reports that someone stole from a computer shop in Springfield Central on Thursday, January 14, about 6.40pm. Police have released CCTV footage of a woman they think may help them with investigations after a shop in Springfield was stolen from. A Queensland Police Service Spokesman said the offender allegedly took electronic items from the sh...

Premium Content Subscriber only A THIEF with a lust for bicycles was found in possession of stolen bikes when police investigated thefts from railway stations. A GPS device on a stolen electric bike led to the home of Timothy Batterham. The offender told police he intended to use its engine to power a wheelchair. Bicycle enthusiast Timothy James Batterham, 42, from West Ipswich, pleaded guilty to a dozen charges including multiple counts of stealing; unlawful possession of stolen property; ent...

Buffalo’s girls wrestling team picked up two wins last week against Springfield Central 6-3 and Springfield Glendale 12-6. Against Central Buffalo’s Skyler Maverick defeated Isabella Richardson (Fall 1:50. At 195, the Lady Bison’s Jada Watson experienced her first defeat of the year (Dec 2-0) at the hands of Catherine Dutton. In the match versus Glendale both Maverick and Watson won by forfeit, and Buffalo lost one match by forfeit.

Christmas shopping this season may be make or break for many businesses By Emilie Gramenz SunSunday 20 DecDecember 2020 at 7:30pm Jo Hart was forced to close for a month this year but has found locals are now keen to give her some support. ( Share Print text only Cancel After a shocking year for retail during the coronavirus pandemic, the National Retail Association says this festive season is "make or break" for many businesses. Key points: Australians are expected to spend more than $52 billi...