Today
in Springfield
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Miami Valley Cycling Summit will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at the Hollenbeck Bayley Center in Springfield to discuss cycling policy, safety, and the economic impact of the region’s 350 miles of paved trails. Bike Miami Valley and the city of Springfield are hosting the event with keynote speakers Erick Cedeño and Ken McLeod — the summit is set to show how cycling can enhance transportation and local business. Springfield News-Sun
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sweet Retreat, a popular seasonal ice cream shop, will reopen under new ownership after it reversed plans to close — the change will bring back its local summer treats. WHIO
- ➤ Habibis Restaurant closed its doors and a new Filipino restaurant will soon open in its place (in Springfield). The upcoming diner will serve traditional Filipino dishes to local patrons. WHIO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A large lineup of summer festivals and fairs will take place in the Miami Valley from May through August. Locals can look forward to events like the Clark County Fair in Springfield from July 18 to 25 — a showcase of rides, live music and competitions — along with art shows, food truck rallies and county celebrations across the region. WHIO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Unofficial results from the Clark County Board of Elections showed that voters rejected the Clark-Shawnee levy at 66.3 to 33.6 percent and the Greenon levy at 82.9 to 17 percent while voters approved Tecumseh’s renewal levy at 69.4 to 30.6 and Northeastern’s income tax levy at 55.5 to 45.5 percent—final results from the Champaign County Board of Elections showed Graham voters rejected their tax levy at 58.1 to 41.8 percent. Springfield News-Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city approved a plan to build Miami Valley’s first Wawa after the planning board revised its design to better handle traffic—changes made last month. WHIO
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Kil-Kare, a historic motorsports complex built in 1951 by the Marshall Brothers, was sold yesterday—officials have not yet released further details on the transaction. WHIO
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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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Virtual Senior Living Tour
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Virtual Event — Free entry — Explore top-rated senior living communities and their exceptional services from the comfort of your home.
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Come Together Rooftop Beatles Tribute
7-9 p.m. — Springfield City Hall — Details to come — Experience the best Beatles tribute on the rooftop of City Hall.
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