Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of July.
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🎭 Culture
The 2026 Clark County Fair will run July 24–31 at the Clark County Fairgrounds featuring new attractions, live music and educational displays including a transforming Agri-Bot that teaches about agriculture.
Tickets cost $10 and rides are $2 each, while increased security is planned by local law enforcement & county partners.
🎓 Education
Four Clark State College employees earned Excellence Awards from the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development for dedication to student success—honored at the international conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence.
🎉 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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