Today
in Springfield
Friday, May 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Miffin Township Fire Capt. Anthony Torres saved a girl from falling off Alum Creek Bridge by stopping his drive and pulling her off the fence as she appeared ready to jump — his prompt action averted a potential tragedy. WHIO
- ➤ A Clark-Shawnee school bus collided with a Chevrolet Malibu on Thursday morning on Kinnane Avenue near Clifton Avenue, injuring Catherine Stevens, 61, a Springfield resident—she was taken to hospital while no students were hurt. Springfield News-Sun
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Electric bills in Springfield will rise on June 1, adding about $18 to the average monthly cost. Costanzo from NOPEC explained the increase comes from the electric grid supplier and advised customers to turn off unused electronics + compare offers on the state’s energy choice website. Springfield News-Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Greenon Local Schools is asking voters to approve a levy that will complete a new transportation hub, expand the athletic facility for wrestling, and convert a storage area into classrooms. Homeowners will pay $97 per $100,000 of appraised value if the levy passes — superintendent Darrin Knapke said the projects will upgrade the district’s facilities — as the district transforms its space. WDTN
- ➤ Nine Springfield City middle school students were named finalists in the Do the Write Thing challenge that asked them to write about violence — Jasyla Lambey from Schaefer Middle School will represent the district at the national event in Washington, D.C. in July. Springfield News-Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials are holding a training exercise for emergency scenarios at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and Springfield-Beckley Air National Guard Base from today to May 4. Residents should know that if they hear explosions or gunshots—sounds tied to the exercise—they should not call 911. WDTN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Alzheimer’s Association’s 2025 report finds that 236,200 Ohioans aged 65 and older have Alzheimer’s and that 452,000 unpaid caregivers provided 679 million hours of care plus Medicaid costs reached $3.2 billion; the group will lobby for insurers to cover blood-based biomarker tests so more people can be diagnosed early. Springfield News-Sun
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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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Exchange Member Meeting
6-7 p.m. — Clark County Public Library — Free entry — Engage with local members of the Exchange Club of Springfield at their regular meeting.
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Springfield Antique Show and Flea Market
7 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Clark County Fairgrounds — See website for details — Discover unique antiques and collectible finds at one of America's best markets.
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14th Annual Dwyer Golf Outing
1-5 p.m. — Locust Hills Golf Club — $85 per player/$340 per team — A fun-filled day of golf benefiting the Dwyer School of Irish Dance.
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Memorial Day Weekend Carnival at Young's
3-10 p.m. — Young's Jersey Dairy — Tickets start at $1.25 — Enjoy carnival rides for all ages in a festive atmosphere.
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Legacy in Action: Unlocking the Power of Planned Giving
9-10 a.m. — Richwood Bank — Free entry — Learn to initiate and grow a legacy giving program with insights from the Springfield Foundation.
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Summer Concert Series at The Greene
6-9 p.m. — The Greene — Free entry — Enjoy live music and cold beer at this vibrant summer concert series.
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