Today
in Springfield
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local businesses and community members are hosting fundraisers to honor former teacher and volleyball coach Ashley Flynn by supporting her family. The efforts unite local supporters — a heartfelt tribute during this time of remembrance. WHIO
- ➤ The Springfield 2051 community summit is rescheduled for March and will share feedback gathered over the past 15 months to update residents on planning for the city’s 250th anniversary (project details are available online). Springfield News-Sun
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Springfield Arts Council presents The Wizard of Oz on Ice, a Broadway meets ice skating show at the Clark State Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25; tickets cost $32.50 to $57.50 and feature new music, special effects and a juggling skater with an Olympian Wiz (with Toto). Springfield News-Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ One hundred students from 11 schools competed in the district Power of the Pen tournament with top writers set to advance to regionals at Shawnee Middle School on March 14. The contest builds creative confidence in middle school students by encouraging them to share their unique voices. Springfield News-Sun
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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.
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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.
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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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Digital Fundraising Strategies for Nonprofits
9-10 a.m. — Richwood Bank — Registration required — Discover effective digital tools to boost nonprofit fundraising success.
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