Springfield Local News – Saturday, January 17th, 2026

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Saturday, January 17th, 2026

Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Clark State celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day today in a community event in Springfield — local leaders, including keynote speaker Michael Carter, urged residents to be catalysts for change — while 12 high school students received Peacekeeper Awards for their service and leadership. Springfield News-Sun

CULTURE NEWS

➤ Local students and community members were honored yesterday at Clark State College's MLK luncheon and awards ceremony at the Hollenbeck Bayley Center in Springfield. Senior Katie Kouts received a Peacekeeper Award from academic advisor Khalil Scott during the event. Springfield News-Sun

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Following the passing of Senate Bill 56 that keeps recreational marijuana sales local, city leaders announced that tax revenue from dispensaries will fund park renovations to improve community spaces. WHIO

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