Community Free Press

Tapping the water issue - Green industrial park zoning approved / Water table 101: Biodegradable bottles and green jobs coming to Springfield / City, county continue to address major needs - Improving safety and justice system will see some challenges / People, businesses sending message - with Billboards - The billboard, located on Hwy. 65, just North of Hwy. EE in Ozark illustrates citizens’ concern with the current administration and President Obama / Light’s out? Proposed energy rate increase raises concerns / COUNCIL WRAP: New internal auditor should be named soon / Eckersley campaign to move forward without debate; Wisdom, Moon endorse Long / Extra work ahead for Citizens’ Sales Tax Oversight Committee / 15 Minutes With... Springfield’s new Police Chief: Paul Williams / Bistro Market fills downtown niche / MRA Attorney General John Ashcroft symposium dinner at Tower Club / Guest Column: George Davis - Gang member ‘indicators’ stereotypical / Business: Eastgate Plaza spices up east side / Locally Owned: Sunbelt turns 25 / FINANCIAL INSIGHTS: Should you invest in alternative energy stocks? / Rosati’s promotes slow-baking process / CVS focuses on service, Extra Care program / Faith: Sharing the gospel, cowboy style - Using no-frills, old-time western drama in worship / Home & Garden: Hickory Gardens grow to ease hunger - Local farmer reaps first harvest for nonprofit venture / Maturity Matters: Company helps seniors make transitions / Uncommonly artistic - Quilting group opens exhibit in September