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Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Springfield 2024: Largest Year-over-year Increase in Government Grant Revenue for Non-Profits (springfieldstandard.com) — Springfield Little Theatre led all local nonprofits in year-over-year growth of government grant revenue for the 2024 tax year, more than doubling its public funding. A new ranking of Springfield organizations, including Boys & Girls Clubs, Life360 Community Services, and Restore SGF, highlights how millions in grants and contributions are reshaping budgets, assets, and capacity for local services.
2. Bats with rabies prompt prevention reminder in Springfield area (news-leader.com) — Two bats testing positive for rabies in Springfield and Greene County have prompted the Springfield-Greene County Health Department to issue specific guidance for local residents. Officials stress avoiding wildlife, keeping pets vaccinated, and calling Animal Control or seeking urgent medical care after possible exposure, noting that prompt treatment is nearly always effective if started before symptoms appear.
3. Annual pickleball tournament held to remember Springfield special education teacher (ky3.com) — A Springfield family and community gathered Sunday for the ninth annual pickleball tournament honoring late McBride Elementary special education teacher Nick Hostler. Held in Springfield, the event celebrates his inclusive spirit while raising money for local programs, inclusion projects, and adaptive services that support people with special needs across the area.
4. Friends remember Springfield bartender for her joy, rally around injured coworker (ky3.com) — Friends and coworkers in downtown Springfield gathered at Mama G's Kitchen to remember bartender Tesia Ta, who died after a recent car crash, and to raise money for injured coworker Kayle Moore. With Moore facing a long recovery and unable to work, the restaurant is donating 20% of the day's sales plus direct contributions to help cover memorial costs and living expenses.
5. Hundreds gather for 14th Springfield Area Memorial Stairclimb (ky3.com) — Hundreds of people came together at Springfield's Route 66 Stadium for the 14th Springfield Area Memorial Stair Climb, honoring the 343 firefighters who died on 9/11. With record-breaking preregistration and options to participate in person or virtually, organizers emphasize community involvement and say there's still time for Springfield residents to donate to support the event's mission.
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