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Friday, June 6th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jan Kushmaul, a lifelong advocate for families and children, will be honored at the Empowering Women One by One awards luncheon on Saturday, June 14—from noon to 3 p.m. at the Woman’s Town Club in Springfield; the event, organized by the Springfield City Federation of Women’s Clubs and chaired by Nadine Steele, highlights her decades of volunteer work in our community. Springfield News-Sun
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Three shootings on one street have sent three individuals to the hospital in the last three days and fueled neighbor safety concerns—authorities are investigating the incidents. WHIO
- ➤ Authorities arrested Errol Baker, 47, after a drug bust in Springfield that seized enough fentanyl—enough to kill 60,000 people—and charged him with two counts of drug possession. WHIO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Wright State University and Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport should expect gunshots, explosions, smoke and flashes during a military training exercise Saturday — the 178th Wing is holding drills for the 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron and asked residents not to call 911. Air Force, Army and Marine Corps units will also conduct Close Air Support training later in southern Ohio where increased aircraft noise may be heard. Springfield News-Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kenton Ridge Cougars Softball won the OSHAA Division IV state championship on Thursday by beating Hillsboro 9-0 in Akron—completing a perfect 32-0 season. The team scored seven runs in the third inning while Jayden Davis and Kendall Massie each drove in two runs to help secure their first state title. WHIO
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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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Free Tennis Clinic
10:00-11:30 a.m. — National Trail Parks and Recreation District — Free entry — Enjoy a morning of tennis fun with drills, skills, and games for ages 8-17.
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