Today
in Springfield
Friday, May 16th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Project Woman appointed Andy Rigsbee as interim executive director after Laura Baxter left in March, and the nonprofit will hire a permanent leader from four candidates before the end of summer. Rigsbee, who served 26 years as a firefighter and paramedic, is also running for a seat on Springfield’s city commission in November — the board praised his strong skills in emergency response and community advocacy. Springfield News-Sun
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Miami Township police are searching for a missing 17-year-old teen last seen at his home on May 3 who is described as 5′9 and 135 pounds with dark hair and brown eyes — anyone with information should call police at 937-433-2826. WHIO
- ➤ Springfield police identified two people killed in separate shootings on Wednesday, with Randy Graham Jr., a man in his 30s shot after a party on the 900 block of Elder Street just after 3 a.m. (and Da’Meko Taborn, a juvenile fatally injured when a car crashed into a home at the corner of South Limestone and East Euclid around 2:30 p.m.), while medics transported another person to hospital. WHIO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nine Springfield elementary schools held their first Battle of the Bots competition this past winter—students built and steered robots in a VEX IQ challenge scoring points by moving blocks, which highlighted potential careers in engineering and programming. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ Springfield-Clark Career Technology Center will soon start building a new facility 29,000 square feet larger than its current campus after voters approved a bond issue in November, aiming to reduce a waitlist of 185 students. The center currently serves 750 students and is adding support roles like a culinary aide & virtual classes to meet growing demand. Springfield News-Sun
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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