Thursday, January 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Miami Valley hospitals celebrated the arrival of their first babies of 2025, with joyful announcements from three local medical centers. WDTN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ U.S. 68 near Springfield was closed due to a police investigation after an incident involving shots fired and one person being hospitalized. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ A homicide suspect led police on a chase on US-68 in Clark County, ending in a crash after the suspect shot himself. WHIO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The FDA has alerted consumers about a voluntary advisory for broccoli florets sold at Walmart in 20 states due to potential Listeria contamination. WDTN
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Springfield Spectacular Scavenger Hunt Adventure
Explore downtown Springfield through a self-guided scavenger hunt featuring local history, art, and interactive challenges.
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2025 Springfield Pro Firefighters Ball
The event features a night of dancing and entertainment in support of local firefighters at The State Theater.
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No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
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We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.
~ Seneca
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