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Thursday, July 10th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Clark County Fair now uses metal detectors at the Reiter Dairy Welcome Center—deputies greet all guests as they leave metal items in their cars to speed up the process. The fair runs July 18 to July 25 and will finish its final day early, with ticket sales stopping at 6:01 p.m. to prevent safety issues. Springfield News-Sun
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A family in Springfield is seeking justice after their father of 7, who played drums for several local churches, was killed in a shooting. WHIO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Ohio House will hold a special session on July 21 to vote on overriding three of Gov. DeWine’s vetoes that removed key property tax reforms from the $60 billion budget—these measures include limits on school district carryover and adjustments to county levies. The Senate plans to follow, and lawmakers will debate changes that could affect taxpayer savings and school funding. Springfield News-Sun
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sheehan Brothers Vending recalled individually wrapped food items sold from July 2-8 from vending machines across Ohio, northern Kentucky and eastern Indiana after an ODA inspection found the items did not list sesame as an allergen+customers with sesame allergies should dispose of the products and contact the company for a replacement pack. Springfield News-Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yellow Springs native Amy Wamsley became only the second Ohio woman to complete a solo swim across the English Channel on her 50th birthday, finishing the 20.5-mile swim in 16 hours and 56 minutes despite cold water, jellyfish, and gas fumes—she was welcomed home with a police escort and celebration as she earned a medal. The Channel Swimming Association will host a special banquet in November for all solo Channel swimmers. WDTN
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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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Bacon Fest 2025
4-10 p.m. — Fraze Pavilion — Free festival — Celebrate everything bacon with delicious treats, live music, and fun for all ages.
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Springfield Jazz & Blues Festival
2:30-11:30 p.m. — National Road Commons — Free entry — Experience award-winning jazz and blues artists along with local brews and food trucks in a vibrant atmosphere.
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