Today
in Springfield
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ohio Hope Builders is celebrating its new Springfield location by hosting a free clothing giveaway today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (pick-up only) while extra items will be offered to local nonprofits on Sunday, March 1. Springfield News-Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students, teachers and community members toured a new modular home at Springfield-Clark CTC on Thursday, Feb. 26. The home was built in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton to showcase innovative housing options. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ Chad Lensman, Graham Local School District superintendent, will resign on July 31 after serving since August 2022, and he will keep leading until his contract ends to help with a smooth transition; the board has hired K12 Consulting Services to search for his replacement (public input will be sought soon). Springfield News-Sun
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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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