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Taking it one day at a time

Nick Schrager

Editor

William A. “Billy” Webb is a sick man, but he’s not letting the illness or stress bring him down. 

The 62-year-old, who was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia in 2011, is all smiles, even when recalling the worst moments of the cancer that affects him to this day.

“It’s one disease you just deal with and go on,” Billy said, “and eventually it’ll do me in, but until then, I’m going to laugh.”

Former councilman passes away

Johnnie Hardin, a long-serving Springfield City Councilman, has passed away.

Hardin passed away June 15 at the Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington. He’s known for his time on the Springfield City Council, as well as spending more than 50 years in the grocery business here.

Springfield Mayor Debbie Wakefield remembered Hardin as a dedicated soul who loved the city and the people he served. 

Learning the game

Young boys and girls interested in golf got the chance to test and improve their skills last week at Lincoln Homestead State Park.

A junior golf clinic was held June 5-8 for boys and girls between the ages of 12-14 at the golf course. Park Manager Bobby Bartholomai said he started the clinic to give kids the chance to get out on the course to play golf and help them improve their skillsets.

“We do it every year, I try to do it right after they get out of school,” Bartholomai said. “Normally the first full week of June.”

Downs is named Distinguished...

It ended with a crowd swarming to catch a closer look – and maybe photo of – 2018’s Distinguished Young Woman Saturday night.

Sarah Downs, 17, daughter of Elaine and the late Stephen Downs, was given the title after winning awards for fitness, spirit, self expression, interviewing and preliminary scholastics during the 44th annual event.

“Oh, my gosh,” Downs said. “I’m on top of the world right now.”

She said she was elated when she heard her name called, but was nervous at the same time. 

Training to Protect and Serve

It was like something that came straight out of someone’s worst nightmare.

Springfield K-9 officer Nick Holmes carefully made his way into a nondescript building and through the halls with his patrol rifle. Step by step, he tiptoed around the body of a victim as the loud crack of gunshots echoed from deeper within, getting louder with each passing breath.

Without warning, a woman who came running for help was grabbed across the chest by a gunman and used as a human shield.

Spaulding umpires for the love...

Baseball is a tough and demanding sport, and many are passionate in their love for the game. While some devote their time to playing on the field, others offer their services in other ways, such as coaching and officiating. This is what Joey Spalding, the vice president and loan officer at Springfield State Bank, has devoted his free time to since the early 2000s.

“I’ve been around baseball a long time,” Spalding said.

District hires Hutchins as new...

Washington County Schools

A former Washington County Commanderette is returning as the high school’s new principal.

According to Washington County Schools Superintendent Robin Cochran, Malissa “Missy” Hutchins of Harrodsburg has been named principal of Washington County High School.

Keene has umpired for over 30...

For many, baseball is a hobby. People who love baseball will do anything to be around it, regardless of whether it puts them on the field or in the stands. This is exactly why Felix Keene became a Little League umpire more than 30 years ago.

“It’s always been a hobby of mine,” he said. “I played all sports growing up, but baseball was my main one.”

Heavenly Tresures gives back to...

Nick Schrager

Editor

Heavenly Treasurers Presbyterian Mission Store in Springfield is helping people in need, one sale at a time. 

The store, which is run by the Springfield Presbyterian Church, operates by selling donated goods and putting the profits back into the community.

Beverly Bonzo and Zoie Covert run the store on Main Street, which is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Free meals coming to high school...

Students at Washington County High School and Commander Academy will soon have the option of receiving a hot meal at no cost.

Washington County Schools Superintendent Robin Cochran said the high school and academy will join Washington County Elementary School, Washington County Middle School and North Washington School this fall in the Community Eligibility Provision program. The program is part of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 and schools are reimbursed for providing breakfast and lunch free of charge.