Good morning, Springfield.

Poppy's Diner closed its doors yesterday—June 23—to move back to a food truck model in Springfield, aiming to serve its loyal customers in a new way.

Firehouse Subs is running its 'Name of the Day' promotion where customers with selected names can get any sub for 50 percent off—names like Ashley, Elizabeth, James, Jason and Jose were chosen on June 23.

New names will be updated daily until June 30 at participating Miami Valley locations.

This week, Springfield hosts the 59th Summer Arts Festival with a new Celebrate Springfield! event that will showcase local artists, vendors, and nonprofit groups along with bluegrass, tribute and family-friendly acts — events will run from Wednesday through Sunday.

The Clark County Public Library is launching a pilot bike-share program at its main branch at 201 S.

Fountain Ave where adults with library cards and IDs can check out seven-speed bikes along with helmets. The program, set to begin near the end of October, will encourage active living and collect user surveys—a joint effort with the health department using a grant from the Ohio Department of Health.

WalletHub’s study using over 30 measures reveals Ohio is the third-best state for summer road trips.

It said many stops — like zoos, theme parks, hotels and restaurants — offer fun and wallet-friendly options for travelers.

The Clark County Land Bank will build four new affordable houses in Springfield on the south side as part of a $2 million project to offer safe housing to families at or below 300 percent of the Federal Poverty Guideline.

The 1,300 square foot homes will have three bedrooms and two bathrooms and are constructed by Clayton Homes — applications are now open and additional houses are planned nearby — to revitalize a long-neglected area.

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.