Good morning, Springfield.

Autumn Trails Stable has launched Bridging Hearts and Horses, an equine-assisted mentorship program for children age 5 to 18 who have experienced complex childhood trauma regardless of foster or adoption status.

The program offers rolling enrollment, weekly skill sessions (including themed weeks) and will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser on March 14 at 2000 Folk Ream Road.

On Wednesday, a barn fire in Madison County near the 3100 block of Davis Road SW destroyed 6,000 pigs out of 7,500 and crews rescued 1,500, even though wind gusts of 20 & 35 mph complicated the response.

Springfield has cultural events this weekend.

Friday at 7 p.m., Ridgewood School presents Disney’s Frozen JR with free admission + a suggested $5 donation while live concerts continue at Mother Stewart’s Brewing, and Saturday at the Springfield Museum of Art, Art Noire offers a guided tour of its latest exhibition.

Three Springfield educators—Tricia Hannahs from Fulton Elementary, Kimberli Briggs from Horace Mann, and Bryana White from Clark Early Learning Center—have been nominated for National Life Group’s 2025-26 Life Changer of the Year Award, with winners announced in spring.

Drake Huffman will soon begin his role as manager of operations at Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport to boost aviation and economic growth.

The Zanesville native brings proven expertise from Grimes Municipal Airport and previous military service, officials announced.

Springfield Fire Rescue Division was named 2026 Ohio Fire Department of the Year for its high response efforts and community risk reduction initiatives.

An award ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 12 at COSI in Columbus.

A study by Realtor.com shows homes in Ohio list for 42.5 days on average with lower-priced homes selling fast in Clark County, which has only 135 active listings.

A 1,200-unit project is starting off U.S. 40 east of Springfield + another new build is planned in the southwest to boost options.

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.

Digital Fundraising Strategies for Nonprofits

9-10 a.m. — Richwood Bank — Registration required — Discover effective digital tools to boost nonprofit fundraising success.