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Friday, January 3rd, 2025

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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • ➤ A Saturday event in downtown Springfield aims to celebrate Haitian Independence Day and promote unity and inclusion among community members.  Springfield News-Sun
  • ➤ Springfield allocates over $10 million for street and sidewalk improvements in 2025, following a survey showing only 10% satisfaction with their condition.  Springfield News-Sun

CRIME NEWS

  • ➤ Multiple 911 calls reported a shooting in Clark County, with witnesses describing gunshots and seeing a victim on the ground.  WHIO
  • ➤ In Springfield, a man admitted to killing his girlfriend in a distressing 911 call, marking the city's first homicide of 2025.  WHIO

ECONOMY NEWS

  • ➤ Springfield achieved significant economic development in 2024, with a $1.3 billion data center project, an expansion by auto parts maker Topre adding over 100 jobs, and growth in housing opportunities.  Springfield News-Sun

HEALTH NEWS

  • ➤ Braga Fresh has recalled Marketside Broccoli Florets sold in multiple states due to possible Listeria contamination, with no reported illnesses.  WHIO

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

  • Springfield Spectacular Scavenger Hunt Adventure

    Explore downtown Springfield through a self-guided scavenger hunt featuring local history, art, and interactive challenges.

    Sun, 1/19/25

    View event

  • 2025 Springfield Pro Firefighters Ball

    The event features a night of dancing and entertainment in support of local firefighters at The State Theater.

    Sat, 2/1/25

    View event

REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.

~ Heraclitus

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