Today
in Springfield
Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Clark County Dog Shelter is full and now offers $77 adoptions at 5201 Urbana Road to help speed up dog adoptions—this fee covers spay/neuter, vaccines, microchip, license, and a free vet check. The shelter houses 41 dogs and operates Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from noon to 5 p.m.—and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Springfield News-Sun
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ahead of summer thunderstorms, AES held a press event to explain its plans for managing outages—line operations manager Andrew Jacobs said weekly meetings help secure enough crews, including 47 union linemen plus extra contractors, to restore power quickly and urged customers to keep a safe distance from downed lines. Springfield News-Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Springfield city manager Bryan Heck said the city is offering a $25,000 separation agreement to up to 30 eligible employees starting July 1—this move aims to right-size the workforce as revenue falls. The city will also outsource tax collections and reallocate resources while facing a $5.3 million drop in general fund revenue in 2025. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ Clark County's Community and Economic Development Department has increased its Retail Development Project Fund grant from $20,000 to $50,000 to help recruit and expand brick-and-mortar businesses — with eligibility based on sales tax generation and fixed asset investment — and Evans Family Ranch previously used the funds to convert an office building into a retail space. Businesses must now invest over $1 million to receive the larger grant as the county aims to boost its retail environment. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ Springfield Fire Station 6 opened on Tuesday, June 17 on South Charleston Pike when a group pushed a fire truck to symbolize the opening—this event marked a new step in the city's emergency services. Springfield News-Sun
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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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