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in Springfield
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local organizers will honor Maureen Sheehan Massaro and Patty Gentry Young at a luncheon on Thursday, May 7 at the Hollenbeck & Bayley Creative Arts Conference Center, recognizing decades of community service and philanthropy in Springfield. The event spotlights local leaders whose work has powered community progress. Springfield News-Sun
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grammy-winning Brothers Osborne will perform at Rose Music Center this August — local fans can enjoy a live concert that brings a unique sound to Miami Valley. WHIO
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Drivers across Ohio pay an average of $4.86 per gallon, and Gas Buddy analyst Patrick De Hann warned that if the Strait remains closed, summer gas prices could rise to $5—$6 per gallon due to refinery issues in Indiana and recent oil price hikes. WHIO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Clark State’s retiring president Jo Alice Blondin will launch her children’s book What Will I Be Someday? Maybe President! A Day of Possibility at Clark State College in May — she will hold readings at Catholic Central Elementary at noon Monday, May 18 and at Lincoln Elementary at 9 a.m. Tuesday. 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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