Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The family of Kaleena Bentley said they were shocked after she was allegedly strangled by her uncle, 27-year-old Raymond Scott—indicted on charges of aggravated murder, murder, aggravated burglary, strangulation and felonious assault—in Springfield. WHIO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Springfield Symphony Orchestra will perform Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Clark State Performing Arts Center’s Kuss Auditorium using a new text critical edition of the score and extra musicians to complete its roster. Best-selling author Arved Ashby will deliver a pre-concert talk that explains the piece’s background and influence (including its use in ballets, movies, and skating routines). Springfield News-Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ After a school bus crash on State Route 41 in August 2023 left his daughter scared, Springfield father Mark Sanders left retirement to become a bus driver with the district and now drives his own route—he hopes his new job will help keep students safe and remind drivers to slow down near buses. WYSO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mercy Health reached a multi-year agreement with health insurance provider Cigna — keeping its Springfield hospital and other facilities in network so that Ohio residents with employer health plans receive in-network rates effective April 1. WHIO
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Clark County Home & Garden Show
The Clark County Home and Garden Show, April 4-6, 2025, at the Clark County Fairgrounds, highlights the latest in home improvement, landscaping, and outdoor living. Discover innovative products fresh ideas to transform your home and outdoor spaces!
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Clark County Home & Garden Show
The Clark County Home and Garden Show, April 4-6, 2025, at the Clark County Fairgrounds, highlights the latest in home improvement, landscaping, and outdoor living. Discover innovative products fresh ideas to transform your home and outdoor spaces!
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Start Smart Soccer Program
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM — Eagle City Soccer Complex — Instructional fee may apply — Learn fundamental soccer skills in a fun, supportive environment over five weeks.
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Teen Painting Class
5:00-6:30 p.m. — National Trail Parks and Recreation District — All materials provided — Explore various painting techniques and unleash your creativity in a fun environment.
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Pysanky Egg Dying Workshop
2-5 p.m. — Temple of the Rebel Goddess — Cost not specified — Create beautiful traditional pysanky eggs while discussing the art of egg dying.
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42nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt
2 PM — Young's Jersey Dairy — Free entry — A festive hunt for colorful eggs with fun activities for kids of all ages.
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SCYM Spring Dessert Fundraiser
7-8:30 p.m. — The Springfield Metropolis — Free admission — Indulge in delicious desserts and participate in a silent auction to support Springfield City Kids.
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Spring Fairy Garden Workshop
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Sip & Dipity Paint Bar — Reserve your seat — Create your own enchanting fairy garden at this hands-on workshop.
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Dye Hard 5K
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. — Champions Park Cross Country Course — Registration fee required — Experience the most colorful 5K ever in a fun-filled race atmosphere.
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Cars and Coffee Springfield
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — PHOENIX Safety Outfitters — Free entry — Celebrate a decade of automotive passion with a diverse showcase of vehicles and coffee.
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