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🌱 Patch AM: Will new East Sunshine medians really slow Springfield’s first responders?

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In today's newsletter:

  • Will new East Sunshine medians really slow Springfield’s first responders?
  • Which Springfield schools now offer free on-campus medical, dental and vision care?
  • Which Springfield restaurants were flagged in last week’s health inspections?

Also on today's calendar: Time Travel Half-Marathon (and 5k/10k) - Springfield and 6 more events.

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📰 News we're reading

1. First responders dispute concerns over East Sunshine medians impacting response times (sgfcitizen.org) — Springfield’s police and fire chiefs say planned medians on East Sunshine shouldn’t slow emergency response and could significantly cut crashes, even as Greene County’s sheriff and nearby businesses remain skeptical. MoDOT’s scaled-back project would add raised medians, resurfacing, new sidewalks, and safer crossings between Glenstone and Blackman starting in 2026. City leaders stress it’s a state-controlled project but are generally supportive.
   

2. SPS, Jordan Valley start program boosting student health at 12 schools (sgfcitizen.org) — Families in Springfield Public Schools should know that Jordan Valley Community Health Center is rolling out free medical, dental, and vision care at 12 high‑need campuses this school year. Mobile clinics will visit schools like Bowerman, Reed, Pleasant View, and Hillcrest, helping students get care without parents missing work or kids losing a full day of class.
   

3. Last week's Springfield restaurant health code violations, Dec. 15-19 (ozarksfirst.com) — If you ate out in Springfield or nearby this past week, local health inspectors visited many popular spots, from sushi bars on Battlefield to burger chains on Sunshine. Most violations were corrected on site, but a few restaurants require re-inspections for cooling and sanitizer issues. Scan the list to see how your favorite places scored and what was fixed.
   

4. Missouri State Highway Patrol urges holiday drivers to stay alert (ky3.com) — With holiday travel ramping up from Springfield and across Missouri, state troopers are urging drivers to buckle up, stay sober, and keep phones out of their hands under the state’s hands-free law. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says careful planning, patience, and reporting reckless drivers to *55 can help prevent crashes during the busy Christmas travel period.
   

5. On Your Side: Giving advice (ky3.com) — If you get a call asking for donations to help local police, Springfield authorities say to double-check who’s really calling. A Marshfield woman nearly gave to a national political group, and Springfield Police confirm they receive no money from the American Police Officers Alliance, whose contributions are not tax-deductible like charity gifts.
   

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