Good morning, Springfield.

OH! Boba in Myers Market at COhatch will close on July 31.

The co-owner said the shop, which opened in December 2023, will not relocate and encourages locals to visit its Troy location (217 Public Square) for boba.

Aldi is set to open its new grocery store this fall at the intersection of East Main Street, Fourth Avenue, and Maplewood Avenue (next to UEC Theatres across from Dollar Tree).

Construction began in November 2025, and officials confirm the project remains on track.

Ford has recalled 387,911 Aviator and Explorer vehicles due to second-row seat issues.

Springfield drivers should contact local dealers if their vehicle is affected.

Clark State College received a $100,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education to integrate AI into general education courses and boost faculty training plus purchase 300 Nectir AI licenses that will support the program through June 30, 2027.

On Monday, July 20, an Air Quality Alert covered counties including Clark, Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Butler, Warren and Hamilton due to smoke from Canadian wildfires (AQI 102 at 8 a.m.), and officials advised sensitive groups to limit outdoor activities.

The Clark County Department of Reentry will launch the six-week Ready to Rent program on July 30 to help justice-impacted residents secure stable housing by teaching rental applications, budgeting, and tenant rights (advanced registration required).

The classes run Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon.

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.