Today
in Springfield
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Early Monday, troopers and medics responded just before 1:45 a.m. on I-70 near State Route 4 in Clark County — a Subaru Legacy hit a truck-mounted attenuator and was struck by a Hyundai Elantra — with the Subaru driver fleeing the scene and a 36-year-old Hyundai passenger flown to Miami Valley Hospital while ODOT confirmed the crash involved a contractor. WHIO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities rescued a man who fell from a 40-foot cliff at Mad River Gorge and Nature Preserve along West National Road and U.S. 68 on Sunday morning while reportedly fleeing law enforcement, and he sustained severe injuries including a compound leg fracture — investigators are checking if his fall is linked to an earlier chase. WHIO
- ➤ Harley Cyphers (17) pleaded guilty to the murder of his father, Dale Shawn Cyphers, after an argument in September and was sentenced to at least 18 years in prison in Clark County Common Pleas Court on Friday. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ Two bodies were found on the same street days apart, leaving residents uneasy about neighborhood safety—especially for local children. WHIO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Come Together will perform a Beatles rooftop tribute at 7 p.m. Friday, June 6 on the third-floor terrace of Springfield City Hall — the band will play the full Abbey Road album with free admission and $20 VIP tickets. Food trucks and local restaurants will offer treats and takeout specials to enrich the concert experience. Springfield News-Sun
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Four new affordable homes — each 1,300 square feet with three bedrooms and two bathrooms — are planned on East Liberty Street in Springfield under the Affordable Homes Program, reported by the Clark County Land Reutilization Corporation. Mayor Rob Rue said the work will help local families and bring stability to the area. WDTN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Victory Lanes, veteran bowler Bobby Gross, age 75, will have a retirement celebration on June 8 as he concludes a career that began in 1980—while Team USA member Chris Via, honored on seven occasions, returns to his old lanes to share his knowledge. Gross started drilling bowling balls decades ago and Via’s father will help run the shop, making the event a complete circle moment for both. Springfield News-Sun
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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AAU Track & Field Region 4 Qualifier
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Wittenberg University — $49.87 — A competitive track and field qualifier for athletes, starting early each day with concessions available.
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