Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of July.
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🏘️ Community
More than 50 horses will compete at the Clark County Fair starting Friday, July 24.
Each horse must pass a mandatory wellness check with screening shifts on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 8 to 11 a.m. — a new safety measure to protect against disease.
Ferncliff Cemetery and Arboretum will open Terra Meadow Natural Burial Preserve this fall for eco-friendly burials, offering local families a serene option that blends into the landscape (with native wildflowers and mature trees).
Construction begins this summer and planning resources are available.
💼 Business
French Chew Taffy, celebrating 130 years, opens a new store in Springfield — offering fresh flavors and freeze-dried treats.
The launch aims to blend tradition with innovation for local customers.
🎉 Springfield Events
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Salsa Canning Workshop
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Heartbeat Gardens — Cost included with admission — Learn to preserve the season with a hands-on salsa canning experience.
Joshua Bell Live
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Clark State Performing Arts Center — Cost Info not specified — Experience the virtuosity of one of the finest violinists of our time alongside your Springfield Symphony Orchestra.
The JiMiller Band Concert
Unknown time — Mother Stewart's Brewing — Tickets available — Enjoy a summer evening with an all Grateful Dead show by The JiMiller Band.
Breastfeeding Support Group
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Mercy Health - Springfield Regional Medical Center — Free entry — A monthly welcoming space for parents to connect and share breastfeeding support led by moms and certified lactation professionals.
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