Good morning, Springfield.

Clark County Dog Shelter features Pink, a 3-year-old French Bulldog mix weighing about 40 pounds who is known for her sweet personality and cuddling skills—she is potty trained as long as she has regular outdoor access at 5201 Urbana Road in Springfield.

Local groups Clark County Partners in Prevention and Springfield Promise Neighborhood launched the Sticker Shock program to remind customers that supplying alcohol to minors is a crime.

On May 15, students put up 250 stickers at south side businesses to raise awareness — the project aims to involve youth and alert parents.

A vacant house on the 4900 block of Alpha Road in Bethel Twp burned around 3:15 a.m. Wednesday and became a total loss because firefighters struggled with a lack of nearby hydrants—forcing them to refill water from National Road while the house, recently sold to a Texas company, incurred heavy damage and the cause remains under investigation.

Chris Schlater, a Domino’s owner in the Miami Valley, was given the Gold Franny Award on May 28 for strong community support & safe store operations.

He began with Domino’s in 1999 as a customer service representative and has grown his business while helping local groups.

William Calhoun was convicted for fatally shooting Racquel Fowler and nonfatally shooting another man on Feb.

5 at about 2:20 a.m. on the 300 block of West Liberty in south Springfield (verdict reached after a jury trial).

Local school districts have announced start dates for the school year 2025 to 2026 — Springfield City Schools will open on August 18 for grades 1-9, August 19 for grades 10-12, and August 20 for kindergarten, while other districts have set their openings from early August to early September.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced a new state campaign to help families practice safe driving with teen drivers.

The program directs parents to an online resource—TeachYourTeenToDrive—that offers an orientation course, driver education videos, and free advanced training at six summer events.

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.

On-Site Tour at Brookdale Buck Creek

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Brookdale Buck Creek — Free entry — Explore tailored living and exceptional care at this top-rated senior community.

I Want My 80s Tour - Rick Springfield

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Rose Music Center at The Heights — General parking included — Enjoy an evening with Rick Springfield and relive the 80s hits.