Today
in Springfield
Saturday, March 7th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Charlie Crabill was honored with the 2026 Kuss Lifetime Achievement Award today for his dedication to Springfield's success. Ed Leventhal — a longtime friend — presented the award, highlighting Crabill’s 80 years of community support and business leadership. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ Leadership Clark County participants collected 9,000 pounds of nonperishable food for Second Harvest Food Bank during their annual Community Impact Project in Springfield, with school districts and local teams like GISA (which donated over 1,400 pounds) boosting the drive. Springfield News-Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Dayton Daily News, Springfield News-Sun and Journal-News are asking local families for their experiences with childcare costs to show how these expenses affect both parents and providers. Families can share their insights to help shape the report. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ Springfield High School stadium will get a $6 million upgrade with a new track, expanded bleachers, concrete and blacktop replacement, and a digital scoreboard. The renovations will be completed this fall using funds from the district’s permanent improvement fund (serving 7,700 students). WYSO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Court of Appeals denied the federal government’s request to set aside a ruling that kept TPS protections in place for Haitian nationals, including Springfield residents. The decision was issued late Friday and will be appealed to the Supreme Court. Springfield News-Sun
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nearly half of Ohio drivers admitted in a study that their eyesight is not good enough for driving and many have not seen an eye doctor in years. Health experts recommend routine exams to help 2.5 million drivers stay safe on the road. WHIO
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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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43rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt
2-8 p.m. — Young's Jersey Dairy — Free entry — Celebrate Easter with over 10,000 eggs hidden for kids of all ages at a beloved annual tradition.
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