Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of December.
Good morning, Springfield.
🚧 Accidents
Yesterday, an OSHP trooper and a local citizen rescued a kitten that narrowly avoided being hit by a semi (incident occurred Dec.
10) near Springfield, leaving the animal safe after a close call.
💼 Business
The neighborhood café on Murray Street will reopen as Brown’s Café on Jan.
6. It will close on Dec. 31 at noon for permit changes as co-owners Grace + Kenneth Brown continue offering homemade bread while partners take the Culture Café name in a new direction.
🚨 Crime
A Springfield police officer was recognized on Dec.
10 for quickly saving a 79-year-old diner whose airway became blocked at a local restaurant.
🎭 Culture
This weekend at the State Theater at 19 S.
Fountain Ave, Griffin House will perform his one-night Holiday Hometown Concert with daughter Emma, Moonbats will present classic rock, and Todd Stoll’s Red Hot Holiday Stomp will offer New Orleans-style jazz with half proceeds benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank.
Showtime Performing Arts in Springfield will present a musical version of A Christmas Carol this season.
The production (directed by Greg Willis) features traditional tunes and a scene-change performance of The Twelve Days of Christmas and is suitable for all ages.
🎉 Springfield Events
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The MOONBATS Rock Revue
7-10 p.m. — The State Theater — $20 — Experience a tribute to 50's and 60's rock legends like The Who and The Doors.
Todd Stoll's Red Hot Holiday Stomp
4-6 p.m. — The State Theater — General Admission — Enjoy a New Orleans style spin on holiday classics while supporting local charities.
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