🌱 Patch AM: Springfield mother charged after infant’s critical injuries and delayed 911 call

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In today's newsletter:

• Springfield mother charged after infant's critical injuries and delayed 911 call
• How a collapsed sewer main shut down Springfield's GLO Center indefinitely
• How Springfield cash purchases will change when pennies disappear this month

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 97 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Warm; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 94, low: 71.
• Thursday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Springfield mother charged after alleged delay in care for critically injured infant (ozarksfirst.com) — A Springfield mother is charged with child endangerment after authorities say her infant son suffered life-threatening head and other injuries and there was a significant delay in seeking emergency care. Springfield police, local hospitals, and Greene County authorities detail the baby's condition and timeline, while the child's father faces separate charges related to the same incident. Vesey is being held in the Greene County Jail on bond.
   

2. Springfield's GLO Center closed until further notice due to collapsed sewer main (ky3.com) — Springfield's GLO Center on E. Commercial Street is closed until further notice after crews discovered a collapsed sewer main several feet beneath the building's foundation. Leaders say they're reassessing repair options and will share updates about the facility and any changes to upcoming programs on the center's social media pages.
   

3. Missouri law lets businesses round cash totals to the nearest Nickel (ky3.com) — Springfield shoppers paying with cash will soon see totals rounded to the nearest nickel as Missouri's new law takes effect Aug. 28 amid the end of penny production. Local business owners on Commercial Street and elsewhere in Springfield share concerns about how rounding could impact tight budgets, while card payments remain unchanged.
   

4. One Of The Quietest Missouri Lake Beaches Within An Hour Of Springfield Has Sand Clear Water And Plenty Of Room To Unwind (myfamilytravels.com) — If you are craving a quieter escape from Springfield, this piece spotlights Ruark Bluff Beach on Stockton Lake, about an hour's drive away. It walks you through the drive from town, what to pack, and what to expect from the sandy shoreline, picnic areas, nearby trails, and lake activities that make it an easy Ozarks day trip.
   

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Wednesday August 19
• Ozark Region Workforce Development Board Executive Committee Meeting →
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Thursday August 20
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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 18
• "Off the Clock" Networking Social at State Farm Sarah Rader
  Republic Area Chamber of Commerce Community Events State Farm Sarah Rader 1680 Us Highway 60 E Republic, MO 65738-9483
  4:30 pm
• RHS Open House
  Republic R-iII Republic High School, 4370 Repmo Dr, Republic, MO 65738, USA
  4:30 pm
• RMS Open House
  Republic R-iII Republic Middle School, 1 Tiger Dr, Republic, MO 65738, USA
  5:00 pm
• Meet the RIS Team Night and Parent Orientation
  Republic R-iII 3879 E. Leadership Drive, Brookline, MO 65619
  5:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This is Kitty.
  She's 17 years old and always looks serious. She refuses to look up to have her picture taken. I've had her since she was a tiny kitten. Show me… (Nextdoor Delaware)
• This is our son who is missing.
  Please reach out if you have any information. He went missing sometime saturday morning between 1am and 6am. Any information is helpful!! (Nextdoor Grant Beach)

• Pilot Travel Centers, LLC posted a job opening for Janitorial Maintenance in Springfield. Apply here.
• Sodexo posted a job opening for Stock Worker and Receiver in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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