Category Archives: Local Stories

Terra Ferment Owner Announces 'Re-Retirement' - Will Close At The End Of May
Terra Ferment opened in Downtown Springfield on February 29, 2020 and at the end of the month it will officially serve its last brew to the public. In a Facebook - owner Bill Tubbs shared the short hi...
Kyle Hutchinson Apr 30, 2025 Paul 'Rocki' Nawrocki sits down with Bill Tubbs, owner of Terra Ferment for an interview on January 23, 2022. Photo Credit: Kyle Hutchinson / Woodward Community Media

Wet Nose Wednesday : Rosie
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding Apr 30, 2025

Wet Nose Wednesday : Chloe & Gage
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding Apr 23, 2025

Wet Nose Wednesday : Obie
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding Apr 16, 2025
217 Tales: A Safe Haven of Healing and Hope At The Refuge Ranch [VIDEO]
John Spalding took a trip out to Refuge Ranch -- a non-profit organization based in Rochester, Illinois that empowers at-risk youth and families through Christ centered, equine assisted programs. This...
Kyle Hutchinson Apr 14, 2025 Photo Credit: Kyle Hutchinson / Canva

Somebody's Problem - A Morgan Wallen Tribute Talks Upcoming Motorheads Show; Performs Two Songs In Studio [VIDEO]
Somebody's Problem - A Morgan Wallen Tribute stopped by to chat with Josh Roberts before their performance at Route 66 Motorheads Bar & Grill on Friday, April 18. Watch the group perform 'Thought ...
Kyle Hutchinson Apr 10, 2025 Photo Credit: Kyle Hutchinson / Woodward Community Media

Wet Nose Wednesday : Galinda
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding Apr 09, 2025

Wet Nose Wednesday : Boomer
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding Apr 02, 2025

Woodward Communications, Inc. Expands Springfield Footprint with Acquisition of Four More Radio Stations
Springfield, IL, April 1, 2025 - Woodward Communications, Inc. (WCI) is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of four radio stations (WNNS-FM, WQLZ-FM, WMAY-FM, and WMAY-AM) from Mid-West Fam...
Michelle Mitchell Apr 01, 2025

Wet Nose Wednesday : Ghotti
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding Mar 26, 2025