Good morning, Springfield.

Rumpke Waste & Recycling — concerned about rising temperatures — will begin early collections today to protect its crews from dangerous heat and reminds customers to place trash and recycling at the curb in the evening.

A shooting near a local bar hurt at least one person (the injured person's condition is not yet known) as police work to determine if anyone is in custody (further details are pending).

Invenergy is asking for community input on its planned 180-megawatt Sloopy Solar Energy Center in Harmony Twp — a project that could power 33,000 homes, create hundreds of jobs, and bring a $430 million investment — at a public meeting on July 8 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Clark State College’s Hollenbeck Bayley and Creative Arts and Conference Center. The company plans to use feedback from the meeting to shape the project as studies continue and further meetings are scheduled.

Julie Zimmer, aged 68, will mark two years since she rang the bell at Mercy Health Springfield Cancer Center on Friday to celebrate the end of her Herceptin treatment for stage 2 Her2 positive breast cancer.

She made a stained glass piece using 32 colors to show many types of cancer—local friends helped with the project—and she will continue taking Tamoxifen while honoring all patients in her fight.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Clark County Fair 2025

All day — Clark County Fairgrounds — Cost varies — Experience thrilling tractor pulling at one of the region's largest summer fairs.

Cheer Camp in Springfield, OH

1-4 p.m. — Davidson Interpretive Center — No cost listed — A fun-filled week of cheering, dancing, and making new friendships for kids ages 7-13.