Today
in Springfield
Monday, June 30th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ QuikTrip is building a new gas station and convenience store at 2217 S. Limestone on South Limestone and West Leffel Lane in Springfield. Permits were secured last year for demolishing a former restaurant + hotel so the new store can open soon + allow better highway access. Springfield News-Sun
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jimmy Watkins barricaded himself in a home on the 200 block of Vine Road in Clark County after officers attempted to serve him an indictment for drug charges and he was taken into custody around 11:16 p.m. following several hours of negotiation — no injuries were reported. WHIO
- ➤ Springfield officers and medics responded at 10:46 p.m. Saturday to a mass shooting on Rose Street that left one person dead and several injured, as 911 callers described hearing multiple gunshots and chaos at a party—officials said. WHIO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mercy Health REACH Services in Springfield and Urbana celebrated 30 years supporting Clark and Champaign county residents struggling with addiction — starting with an outpatient program that later added tobacco cessation, detox and case management services. Manager Sheri Haines said the team plans to keep adapting its care to meet new challenges in the years ahead. Springfield News-Sun
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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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Clark County Fair 2025
All day — Clark County Fairgrounds — Cost varies — Experience thrilling tractor pulling at one of the region's largest summer fairs.
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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.
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Dayton Horse Show
All day — Champions Center Arena — Admission TBA — Experience the 158th annual Dayton Horse Show showcasing American Saddlebred excellence.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Try not to become someone of success, but rather try to become someone of value.
~ Albert Einstein
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