Today
in Springfield
Thursday, April 10th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local business owner Kari Johnston started a fundraising drive for a mobile wheelchair lift after a bridesmaid could not access a wedding stage. Drag queen National Holiday will perform at 9 p.m. May 10 at Stone Crow Pub—raising funds to improve accessibility in historic venues. Springfield News-Sun
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fatal crash in a Springfield neighborhood claimed one life near the intersection of W John Street — S Wittenberg Avenue before 3 p.m. on April 9th. WHIO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Clark County high school students from 11 schools attended a Greater Springfield Partnership event to build career skills by working on their resumes, interview techniques, and time management. They will attend interviews on May 1 and begin 8-12 week internships in June—offering them hands-on experience for future jobs. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ Wittenberg University held its 2025 Honors Convocation on April 4 at the Weaver Chapel in Dayton—awarding D. Scot Hinson the Alumni Association Award for Distinguished Teaching and Professor Emily West the Omicron Delta Kappa Faculty Excellence Award and Academic Advisor of the Year Award. The event also honored two Alma Lux students, six seniors with a 4.0 GPA including Springfield’s Macy DeHart, and a group of Presidential Scholars. WDTN
- ➤ Springfield-Clark CTC's summer camp offers 23 hands-on sessions that let young students explore careers in fields such as arts, health, cosmetology, science, trades, and business — campers from rising fourth to eighth grades are welcome. Registration closes April 30 at 1901 Selma Road and costs $50 per camper. Springfield News-Sun
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cicadas from Brood XIV will likely emerge in parts of Ohio later this spring if the soil temperature reaches 64°F. They will mate, lay eggs and then die, continuing their 17-year cycle across more than a dozen states — including our area. WHIO
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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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2025 Miami Valley Cycling Summit
1-9 p.m. — 275 S Limestone St, Springfield, OH — Free entry — Gather with local leaders and cycling enthusiasts to discuss and promote the cycling community in Miami Valley.
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