The true story about why and how Haitian immigrants came to …
Sep 20, 2024 · Local employers. While it brought challenges, the increased Haitian population buoyed the workforce and the local economy, employers say. “Our community attracted 7,000 new jobs to the area in ...
Haitian immigrants in Springfield: Mayor says city 'is now saturated ...
Jul 12, 2024 · Springfield's mayor addressed resident questions and concerns about the increased Haitian immigrant population in the city and said a group looking into key issues would prepare a public report.
Springfield pharmacy that’s closing faced state probe over drug ...
Nov 21, 2024 · Eric Juergens of Madison Avenue Pharmacy “strongly objects to the findings” of the state board, says that’s not why he’s closing; state issued notice Nov. 8 “to take disciplinary action”
Springfield mayor adds temporary emergency powers to address …
Sep 19, 2024 · Springfield Mayor Rob Rue on Thursday issued a proclamation that “grants the mayor temporary emergency powers to mitigate public safety concerns” in response to threats toward city employees ...
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Haitian immigrants in Springfield: What our reporting has found
Jul 13, 2024 · Here are five takeaways from our reporting in the last seven months about the Haitian community living in Springfield: 1. ‘Springfield is now saturated,’ mayor says
Springfield schools stop closing for threats, add safety help from …
Sep 16, 2024 · Springfield City Schools are staying open the rest of this week with increased safety measures, rather than closing school buildings when they received non-credible bomb threats, as they did in ...
Springfield police say no reports of pets stolen, eaten, after viral ...
Sep 9, 2024 · The Springfield Police Division said Monday they have received no reports related to pets being stolen and eaten. A social media post originally from a Springfield Facebook group went viral ...
Springfield city meeting a mix of angry outbursts, increased calls …
Sep 26, 2024 · After a couple of weeks at the center of national attention amid divisive rhetoric about immigration, the Springfield City Commission convened its regular meeting Tuesday with increased security ...
Oesterlen ending youth services in Springfield; Columbus group …
Sep 17, 2024 · Oesterlen Services for Youth will end its direct care services in Springfield in less than a month and change to become a foundation that provides grants to support youth initiatives.