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Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sheltered Inc. announced it will file for bankruptcy and close its homeless shelters on May 22 and May 30—shortages in reliable funding ended 35 years of service. Springfield officials are negotiating with a new provider to continue homelessness support for residents. WYSO
- ➤ Junior Achievement’s 36th annual Business Hall of Fame will honor three community leaders and one business at Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts and Conference Center on Tuesday, May 5 — the opening reception is at 5:30 p.m. and the awards ceremony begins at 6:15 p.m. that celebrates entrepreneurship and community service. Springfield News-Sun
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Business Equipment Company, located at 3783 W. National Road, celebrated 55 years on Monday, Apr. 27. The family-owned store now offers office supplies with next-day free delivery and new bottle-less water systems to help health & the environment. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ Mitsubishi recalled over 108,000 Outlander vehicles after finding the liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, risking the door falling unexpectedly. Affected owners are urged to contact local dealerships for free repairs as announced yesterday. WHIO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wild turkey hunters in the south zone checked 4,646 birds during the opening weekend that began Saturday, Apr. 25, according to ODNR (three-year average: 4,239), while young hunters in the northeast zone tagged 119 birds during a youth-only hunt on April 25-26. Springfield News-Sun
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Sip to Sustain: Modern Sips and Rituals
6:30-8 p.m. — Warrior Nutrition — Free entry — Experience modern mocktails and grounding rituals for energy and clarity in May's busy season.
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Awaken Your Light: Sound Frequency and Meditation Experience
6:30-8 p.m. — Healing Homes & Hearts — $33 — Experience a transformative sound journey and guided meditation to awaken your inner light.
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Moana Jr by Springfield Arts Council's Penguin Project
7:30 p.m. — John Legend Theater — Tickets available — Experience the magical music and adventures of Disney’s Moana in a family-friendly musical adaptation.
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