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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
BUYER AGREES TO PAY $4.45 MILLION FOR FORMER HICKORY HILLS BUILDING
Springfield Public Schools has signed a contract with a buyer for the former Hickory Hills School. Nixa-based Larino Properties, LLC, will pay $4,450,000 for the 102,609 square-foot building and accompanying 15.5 acres. The buyer has 120 days from March 1 to conduct due diligence. Closing on the property could occur as early as July 2010. Larino Properties has expressed interest in developing the site for retail use. The company has successfully developed other retail properties in Springfield including Chestnut Crossing and Wilson's Creek Marketplace. Read more.
STATEWIDE TORNADO DRILL RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH 11
The annual Statewide Tornado Drill has been rescheduled to Thursday, March 11, at 1:30 p.m. due to potential severe weather.
THREE SCHOOLS TO GET NEW PRINCIPALS FOR 2010-2011
Springfield Public Schools has named three internal candidates to fill principal vacancies for the 2010-2011 school year. Robert Reed, who is currently principal at Watkins Elementary School, will become principal at McBride Elementary School. Jason Steingraber will replace Joe Callaway as principal at Wilder Elementary School. Callaway is retiring after 15 years with the district. Steingraber is currently principal at Bowerman Elementary School. Gary Tew will become principal at Westport Elementary School after eight years as principal at Pittman Elementary School.
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