Today
in Springfield
Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Cedarville University student Judah White and his father Matt White were released from Lehigh Valley Hospital’s burn unit after a plane crashed in a retirement community parking lot shortly after takeoff to Springfield Beckley Municipal Airport in early March—FAA and NTSB are investigating the accident. WHIO
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices increased nearly 20 cents per gallon on average (with Dayton prices rising nearly 53 cents compared to last month) according to recent data (from WHIO Staff). WHIO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Consumers in Springfield must check their refrigerators if they have Johnsonville cheddar bratwurst made Feb. 5 in a 19-oz sealed tray package because the product may contain hard plastic — the recall affects several states including Ohio and was announced by the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. WHIO
- ➤ The federal government cut off $2.7 million in grant funds for the Clark County Combined Health District on March 24th — funds used for public health staff salaries, a new clinic site, and a mobile health unit for infectious disease response. The Butler County General Health District expects about a $3,000 monthly reduction — a change that will delay its planned upgrade to an electronic record system and add to concerns for future funding shortfalls. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ The Collaboratory is launching a campaign with national nonprofit Undue Medical Debt to forgive $22.74 million in medical debt for 13,000 Miami Valley residents earning up to four times the federal poverty level—using a debt purchasing system to settle unpaid bills and partnering with Mercy Health to ease the financial burden. WYSO
- ➤ Residents in Springfield can drop off old prescription drugs at local law enforcement sites on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as the event will accept non-narcotics, narcotics, over the counter, herbal and veterinary medications while excluding biohazard materials, illegal drugs, liquids and needles. WDTN
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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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George Rogers Clark Park 10k Trail Race
6:30 p.m. — George Rogers Clark State Park — Registration required — Compete in a scenic 10k trail race through the park's beautiful landscapes.
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