Thursday, January 9th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Young's Jersey Dairy is holding a contest for people to guess when a large snow pile on their property will melt, with the closest guess winning a free Club Cowvin card. WHIO
- ➤ The Clark County Public Library will celebrate the grand opening of its new Tuttle branch on Jan. 15, featuring amenities like a children's area and programming such as evening story-time and family game nights. Springfield News-Sun
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A semi-truck fire on Interstate 70 in Clark County has blocked the right and center lanes, impacting morning traffic. WHIO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A former teacher/coach at Catholic Central High School pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual battery against a student occurring between January 2017 and May 2018. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ A Springfield man was charged with attempted murder following a Dec. 30 incident where he allegedly fired shots at a woman's car after a traffic dispute. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ AES Ohio alerts customers to vigilant against scammers impersonating company representatives demanding payment for 'past-due balances' through unofficial channels. WDTN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tecumseh Local School District in Ohio passes a resolution allowing school staff to be armed for student and staff safety, with specific training and criteria required. 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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Love Your Craft Show at Clark County Fairgrounds
The Love Your Craft Show features 100 booths from various artists, crafters, and vendors, promoting local crafts and charitable contributions to the SPCA.
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