Good morning, Springfield.

Developers have applied for permits to begin construction in the first week of August on a 105-room Home2 Suites by Hilton extended-stay hotel at 2302 St. Paris Connector near the busy Bechtle Avenue business district.

The project is planned for a vacant 4.8-acre site next to an Ultimate Shine Car Wash + several retail stores, and it is expected to open in November.

A Dayton woman, Aryah Mobley, was indicted on murder and aggravated burglary charges after police said her break-in at a Springfield home led the homeowner to fire a shot that killed her accomplice—18-year-old Brian Hinshaw—on May 20 at a home on South Lowry Avenue.

At Tuesday’s commission meeting, Springfield community members and city leaders discussed recent gun violence that has claimed seven lives in 2025, compared to 11 deaths in 2023 and six in 2024, with one father recalling that his son was killed and officials linking the violence to poverty—Springfield Police are asking anyone with information to come forward.

A man reportedly ran from a deputy and fell over 40 feet from a cliff at Mad River Gorge on Sunday morning—he suffered severe injuries including a compound fracture and refused help, while firefighters and law enforcement responded to a burning boat nearby and investigators have not confirmed if he is linked to a vehicle seen fleeing earlier.

A recent Supreme Court ruling ended temporary legal status for 500,000 migrants, including 15,000 Haitian residents in Springfield who must leave by August.

Governor DeWine said local businesses will scale back production—threatening the Miami Valley workforce.

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.

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.