Good morning, Springfield.

Pongo is a handsome 2—3-year-old American Bulldog mix weighing 56 lbs who arrived as a stray in early April at the Clark County Dog Shelter—located at 5201 Urbana Road in Springfield—and now waits for someone to give him love.

Readers are welcome to visit and meet him at the shelter.

Lamont A. Brown Jr.—a 17-year-old from Springfield—was indicted on murder charges in Clark County adult court for the fatal shooting of his mother, Tiffany Higgins, on St. Patrick's Day 2024 after a relative found her shot multiple times in her home on South Center Street.

Two deadly shootings occurred in Springfield on Wednesday—one near Elder Street just after 3 a.m. and another after a car crashed into a home on South Limestone Street at about 2:25 p.m.—with police confirming one death in each incident.

Yesterday, a car crashed into a house near South Limestone Street and East Euclid Avenue at 2:30 p.m. in Springfield—gunshots were heard and police reported one death and one injury as multiple agencies investigated the incident.

A shooting just after 3 a.m. on Buckeye Street near Elder Street and Selma Road in southeast Springfield left one person dead—police are investigating the incident.

The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to locate 15-year-old Brianna Dupree from Bath Township — she was last seen wearing a black jacket and sweatpants on May 13 at 10:36 p.m. and is described as 5’7 and 125 pounds with brown hair and eyes.

Clark State College received a $180,871 RAPIDS grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education to upgrade its engineering and advanced manufacturing programs by buying new equipment—such as Fanuc Certification mobile carts and a Titan 25T CNC Press Brake—and build collaborative classrooms for real-world training. The grant will help prepare students for local industry needs with summer classes starting May 27 and fall courses beginning Aug. 18.

Clark County Combined Health District & NHTSA are urging drivers to buckle up during the national Click It or Ticket campaign as data shows that 5% of drivers, who account for nearly half of Clark County's fatal crashes since 2020, are unbelted.

A safety kickoff event will be held on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at 529 E. Home Road and law enforcement will enforce seat belt laws, especially at night.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wittenberg Soccer Camp

9-11 a.m. — National Trail Parks and Recreation District — Registration closed — Dive into a week of soccer fun with skill-building drills and games hosted by Wittenberg Men's soccer team.

Exchange Member Meeting

2-3 p.m. — Clark County Public Library — Free entry — The Exchange Club of Springfield gathers for its member meeting with a guest speaker to be announced.

Griffin House at the Summer Arts Festival

7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Veterans Park Amphitheater — Free entry — Celebrate the opening of the Summer Arts Festival with local favorite Griffin House performing live.