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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 spaces with the multi-storey car park located on the off-ramp of the Centenary Motorway towards Springfie...

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 podium for the closing ceremonies. They also brought home a medal as a sign of their dedication and...

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 reported heavy congestion on the Logan Mwy as result. UPDATE, 5.30pm: Paramedics are currently asse...

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 parents would assist to ensure she did not drink to excess again. The 18-year-old pleaded guilty to...

More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Solomon's 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 and/or places key to Black history in Effingham County.   RINCON — Renty Solomon’s school bu...