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This is the official July 4th holiday and government offices will observe it today. That means Post Offices will be closed today and there will be no regular mail delivery. Federal, state and county offices are closed today.

The Robertson County Players are gearing up to perform Robert Harling’s Steel Magnolias.  The production, directed by Danny Atchley and Connie Smith, will be performed between July 9-11 and from July 16-18 at the Springfield Middle School Historic Auditorium, 715 5th Ave. West. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $15 in advance for adults and $10 for children at www.robertsoncountyplayers.org.

Automotive parts manufacturer Martinrea plans to expand its operations in Robertson County, investing $40 million and creating 97 new jobs.  The company will upgrade its large presses, add additional robots and welding cells and add 30,000 square feet to its existing Springfield facility on Fabco Dr.

As of July 1, the Tennessee National Guard has helped administer over 1 million COVID-19 vaccinations throughout Tennessee since Operation Warp Speed began. Tennessee’s Soldiers and Airmen have been working alongside the Tennessee Department of Health, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, and various other agencies playing a vital role in planning and immunizing the citizens of Tennessee when the vaccine became available last November..