Today
in Springfield
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Owner Steve Elliott of Poppy’s Diner said on social media that the restaurant might close soon and sales doubled two days later. The diner opened in March at the former Mundy’s Diner spot at 920 Selma Road (which has ample parking and a safe neighborhood) and local support now keeps it going. Springfield News-Sun
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Skyline Chili unveiled its new Skyline Dip Chilitos — available at all participating locations and on DoorDash for a limited time. WHIO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Springfield homeowner was frightened when unknown persons threw rocks through her windows and fled in a van—she is disabled on a fixed income and now faces $600 repair estimates for each of her four windows as police search for leads. WHIO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Clark State College has partnered with the Rosie Project to offer free IT certifications to military spouses through courses in network administration, cloud computing, and cyber security—participants will earn three industry-recognized certifications over a six-month program with career support from both partners. WYSO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials and ODOT are planning road repairs on Ohio 41 near Ferncliff Cemetery where a wrought iron fence has been hit 65 times since 2018 — the project will include repairs, a shave and pave, high friction surface treatment and moving the fence back 7 to 12 feet. ODOT will cover up to $200,000 of the $530,382 estimated cost while the city seeks additional funds. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ Ohio law now requires hospitals to show clear dollar-and-cent prices for all services so patients can compare costs; local facilities Kettering Health, Premier Health and Mercy Health report compliance — the Ohio Department of Health will monitor adherence and issue fines for non-compliance. WHIO
- ➤ Governor and city officials met on May 19 to discuss workforce concerns in Springfield — they are planning changes to improve job opportunities and prepare for future community needs. The officials said they are focused on developing new strategies as the community moves forward. WHIO
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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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~ Edmund Hillary
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