Today
in Springfield
Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Adults with a library card can borrow bikes from the Clark County Public Library at 201 S. Fountain Avenue, where each bike comes with a basket and helmet. The new bike share program will begin on June 23 — bikes must be returned one hour before the library closes. WDTN
- ➤ Couples celebrating 50 years of marriage will be honored at the Golden Wedding Party during the Clark County Fair on Tuesday, July 22 from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Arts and Crafts Building—first-time honorees must call United Seniors Services by July 11 to get their invitation. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ Amy Wamsley from Yellow Springs completed her dream of swimming the English Channel in 16 hours and 56 minutes on her birthday after training for more than a year—she texted that she left England at age 49 and arrived in France having turned 50. WDTN
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 20-year-old motorcyclist died after a crash in the area — he was taken to a local hospital and later pronounced dead. WHIO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police reported that a block party shooting on June 16th left one person dead and five people injured while a dog was also killed. WHIO
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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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Chapel Hart at the Summer Arts Festival
8-10 p.m. — Veterans Park Amphitheater — Admission-free with donations accepted — Experience the vibrant Southern sound of Chapel Hart, a rising country band with gospel roots.
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Clark County Fair
8 p.m. — Clark County Fairgrounds — Check website for ticket prices — Enjoy live entertainment, carnival rides, and exciting livestock shows at this local fair.
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