Good morning, Springfield.

The historic St. John the Baptist Church, a key part of the community, was engulfed in flames on May 30 and the Archdiocese remains hopeful to save the building—officials are assessing the damage.

USA Skate Center in German Twp. is closing for its final weekend before a summer break as owners Tara and Rob Patterson retire and plan to reopen the rink with new owners in August.

Families can enjoy a special event with free skating for children on Friday evening and a meet and greet on Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m.

A Dayton woman was indicted by a grand jury on burglary charges after an incident on May 20 at 5:32 p.m.—the homeowner shot and killed her alleged accomplice, 18-year-old Brian Hinshaw, with doorbell camera footage supporting the account.

Elijah Thomas, 21, was indicted Tuesday on multiple charges including murder for fatally shooting Randy Graham on Buckeye Street in southeast Springfield on May 14 — police arrested him after reviewing video footage — and the investigation continues.

This summer, the Springfield Jazz and Blues Festival in Springfield will feature Grammy-winning singer Cecile McLorin Salvant on Aug.

9 — the event also offers free parking, food trucks, shuttles between stages, and after-concert jam sessions at the State Theater. Organizers say the two-day festival, starting on Aug. 8, will include national and local acts along with a family-friendly children’s area.

A new tool from the Ohio Auditor of State shows that most local school districts had good financial ratings in the 2023-2024 school year, with Springfield City Schools having one cautionary indicator for equity.

However, a few districts like Mt. Healthy and Trimble Local Schools faced serious fiscal challenges+ leading to declared fiscal emergencies.

Governor DeWine and the Ohio General Assembly have approved a two-week extension to the Ohio Sales Tax Holiday, which will run from Aug.

1 to Aug. 14. During the holiday families will shop in-store and online for qualifying items like school supplies and everyday essentials without paying state sales tax.

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.

Frisbee Golf Fun

2-6 p.m. — Benham Pence Student Center — Free entry — Enjoy a friendly game of Frisbee Golf while exploring campus and connecting with fellow future students.