Good morning, Springfield.

Springfield Home and Hardware announced on Monday, May 12 that it will close soon after 80 years of operation.

Shoppers bought items as the store prepared for its final days.

A Tecumseh student allowed five Wayne High School students into the building as a prank two days in a row—administrators confined the intruders, recommended expulsion for the Tecumseh student, and planned to press charges for trespassing and inducing panic.

Three shootings in south and southeast Springfield on Wednesday left 31-year-old Graham and 16-year-old Taborn dead and another man injured—police have not named any suspects and continue to investigate links among the incidents.

More than a dozen local school superintendents testified at the statehouse against a state budget provision that would limit school cash reserves to 30%—they say the rule could trigger automatic tax changes and cut funding for essential programs.

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.