Photo provided by Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association
Miller’s Gavel
Michael Miller, the 2019 president of the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association, receives a gavel passed hand to hand from past presidents, including Robert Palmer. Miller, who just took a job as general counsel for Mid-Missouri Bank, was installed during the SMBA’s 46th annual banquet held March 8 at Hickory Hills Country Club.
SBJ photo by Geoff Pickle
This Way to Lofts
Harbell’s Grill & Sports Bar owner David Bauer and crew April 2 clean out the second floor of the restaurant building to make way for loft apartments. Bauer said they poked a hole through the brick for access to the second story, with plans to reconstruct the mural. He bought the downtown building and restaurant in December 2018.
Moseley’s Discount Office Products was purchased; Side Chick opened in Branson; and the Springfield franchise store of NoBaked Cookie Dough changed ownership.