Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
Good morning, Springfield.
Meet Patsy—she is a calm 1-year-old mixed breed weighing about 45 lbs who is house trained when on a regular restroom schedule.
Those interested in adding a gentle pet to their home can arrange a meet and greet at the Clark County Dog Shelter on Urbana Road.
Cheryl McHenry, who worked at WHIO for 44 years, read her last newscast Wednesday at 6 p.m.—she said she will now spend more time with family and friends.
Three gun deaths happened over the past two weeks in south Springfield (one on May 20 that led to the arrest of 21-year-old Aryah Mobley for burglary and domestic abuse, one on May 14 at Buckeye Street with a suspect taken in, and one on May 14 on Limestone and Euclid still under investigation) as police said the cases are not linked and urged neighbors to stay alert.
Kettering Health suffered a cyberattack more than 24 hours ago, and some Springfield ambulances have been rerouted to Springfield Regional Medical Center as emergency rooms begin accepting patients from first responders.
Springfield Fire Division Chief Jacob King said his department has used a real-time notification system to decide which patients go to Kettering and which are diverted.
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.
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.
Coffee & Climb Meetup
10 AM – 2 PM — Mad River Gorge & Nature Preserve — Free coffee and donuts — Connect with fellow climbers and explore climbing access in Ohio.
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