COVID-19 briefs: Springfield ’National Night Out’ festivities postponed

Springfield’s National Night Out festivities will not go on as planned this year.The annual community-building campaign, which seeks to promote police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, typically takes place the first Tuesday in August.But, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the event has been pushed back until at least October, city spokeswoman Julia Frevert confirmed.Frevert said the Springfield Police Department will likely make a decision […]