Marta Mieze

1 week ago | news-leader.com | Marta Mieze

Will Blydenburgh, a Florida librarian, has been selected as the new executive director of the Christian County Library. Blydenburgh's starting salary will be $42 per hour, higher than the previous director's, and his start date is July 14, pending a background check. Christian County Library will soon have a permanent executive director again. After a months-long search, the Board of Trustees has hired Will Blydenburgh, a librarian in Florida, for the top district job.

1 week ago | news-leader.com | Marta Mieze

The Springfield South District Station police lobby will reopen to the public on June 2 after a five-year closure that began with the COVID-19 pandemic. The reopening is attributed to increased staffing of non-sworn police service representatives. The lobby will operate weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.The Springfield police station on the south side of town will reopen to the public after more than five years. The lobby at South District Station at 2620 W.

1 week ago | news-leader.com | Marta Mieze

David Cameron, the city administrator from Republic, Missouri, has been hired as Springfield's new city manager. The Springfield City Council approved Cameron's contract in a close 5-4 vote, with some council members expressing concerns about his leadership style and lack of experience in a larger city. Cameron's contract includes a $350,000 salary, a significant increase from the previous city manager's compensation.

2 weeks ago | news-leader.com | Marta Mieze

Jeremy Watson, owner of a Strafford deck business, faces multiple felony charges for alleged deceptive business practices in Greene County. Victims reportedly lost nearly $157,700, excluding repair costs for the faulty work. Some charges were dismissed because the alleged offenses occurred outside Greene County. Watson has pleaded not guilty and was released on bond.

2 weeks ago | eu.news-leader.com | Marta Mieze

Eligibility requirements and application deadlines for senior property tax freezes vary slightly between counties like Greene and Christian. The tax credit covers the difference between the current year's tax and the tax from the year of initial application. Significant home improvements may affect the credit amount or reset the base year depending on the county. This year senior citizens across Missouri will finally be able to reap the benefits of a state-authorized property tax freeze.