Today
in Springfield
Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new map shows Ohio gas dropped 2.3 cents from last week, with the average at $3.848 per gallon. The map lists the cheapest Miami Valley rates and notes that Buc-ee's opened in Huber Heights on Monday, April 6 (its first Ohio location with 120+ pumps). Springfield News-Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On April 12, Jo Alice Blondin received the Mildred Bulpitt Woman of the Year Award for her leadership and mentorship at Clark State; she will retire in June after 33 years in education, with her work boosting state funding by 60+ percent and expanding academic programs. Clark State College
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Facing staffing shortages, Springfield Fire Rescue eliminated mandatory overtime and temporarily took a fire/EMS unit out of service at Station 6 on South Charleston Pike from April 12 to 13. The union warned the measure could slow first response times while the department works to improve staffing and reduce fatigue. Springfield News-Sun
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Today, April 14, National Gardening Day is marked with practical advice on soil, sunlight+water management, and plant selection to help local gardeners start successful vegetable gardens; the tips cover planning around family needs, space, and seasonal conditions. Springfield News-Sun
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