Monday, May 19th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local artist Vicki Rulli and her husband Tom Heaphy will tell the story of five art pieces used on TV and movies at an auction held at the Jefferson Street home on Thursday between 6 and 8 p.m. The auction features a 40 by 60 inch print from This is Us — one piece that will help fund Little Art Theatre’s plan to add a new marquee for its 100th birthday— and all money raised will support the project. Springfield News-Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, a section of U.S. 40 in western Clark County will close for about six weeks, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. Local drivers may use roads like South Hampton Road, Lower Valley Pike and Snider Road — the official ODOT detour advises taking State Route 4 from Springfield to I-70 to Ohio 235 to reach U.S. 40. Springfield News-Sun
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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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Bike Night at the Roadhouse
6-9 p.m. — Rip Rap Roadhouse — Free entry — Enjoy live music, food, drinks, and a gathering of over 1,000 bikes under the stars.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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