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in Springfield
Saturday, April 12th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Springfield man was sentenced to 21 years in prison for a September shooting on the south side where a victim suffered gunshot wounds to his leg, hip and back—police later identified him from surveillance video after he fled a nearby home where they found his clothing and matching ammunition. Springfield News-Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, a middle school teacher reintroduced cursive writing as a classroom assignment and reported mixed feedback, with many students complaining about the workload while some enjoyed the challenge. The assignment is mandatory for middle schoolers, and high school students may choose to complete an extra packet (designed to spark interest in calligraphy). Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ Deanna Brougher, Monica Ewing, and Jeremy Flack will be honored with the Alumni of Distinction Award at a downtown event on April 25 at 6 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott — Downtown Springfield; reservations cost $34 and must be made by April 17. Springfield News-Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge halted the April 24 deportation order for Haitian immigrants—local leader Viles Dorsainvil said the ruling eased fear in Springfield by letting residents keep their work permits and continue working. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ A local program that helps low-income families pay their heating and cooling bills was jeopardized when federal layoffs eliminated its entire staff a week ago—265,000 enrolled homes risk losing about $400 in savings each year. WHIO
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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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