Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
Good morning, Springfield.
🚧 Accidents
A large section of pavement collapsed near Springfield Manor on Tuesday, Feb.
17, after residents discovered damage Sunday night — local officials are investigating the cause.
🎭 Culture
The sixth annual Dance Stomp Shake Competition brought 700 attendees and 218 dancers to Kuss Auditorium, with Springfield High School winning its first high school category.
Organizers awarded prize money to winners and plan improvements for youth programming after lower attendance, prompting a reassessment of the event model.
Springfield and Urbana have a busy weekend with music events.
Music Bingo is at Frosty’s at 7 p.m., concerts run at Mother Stewart’s and other venues, and a Valentine Wedding Show is Saturday noon–4 p.m.; a free movie celebration is at the State Theater at 6 p.m. (tickets required).
JJ Grey & Mofro will perform southern rock, blues and soul at Clark State Performing Arts Center (300 S.
Fountain Ave) on Friday, Feb. 20 at 8 p.m., with tickets ranging from $38 to $68 available for purchase.
🏛️ Government
Springfield lawmaker Willis sponsored a resolution to support Ohio’s bid for an FAA electric taxi pilot program, emphasizing local strengths at the Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport.
The bill was discussed by the House Transportation Committee yesterday.
🏥 Health
A local campaign from Dayton Collaboratory raised $137,850 to remove $21.95 million in medical debt for 15,378 people, including nearly $9.4 million for Clark County.
The effort bought debt for pennies on the dollar to help families manage health care costs.
🎉 Springfield Events
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Reverb Dance Competition
Feb 27 – Mar 1 — Clark State Performing Arts Center — Check event page for registration fees — Dive into a high-energy atmosphere where dancers of all levels and abilities shine.
Finding the Funny: A Keynote with Jan
5:30-7:00 p.m. — Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts and Conference Center — Refunds available up to 7 days before event — Experience Jan's clean and humorous take on life, work, and health.
Virtuosity and Vision Concert
7:30-10 p.m. — Clark State Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of exquisite artistry with Poulenc, Saint-Saëns, and Sibelius in a symphonic celebration of sound.
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