Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of July.
Good morning, Springfield.
The Spring Valley Township Fire Department mourns Battalion Chief Nick Page, who served since 2012 and led with unwavering professionalism — his commitment touched many in the community.
The department asks residents to keep his family and colleagues in their thoughts.
Electra is set to invest $850 million to build its first production facility at AirPark Ohio adjacent to Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport, creating nearly 2,000 new jobs and supporting production of up to 800 EL9 Ultra Short aircraft per year.
The plan will boost local aerospace innovation.
Conscious Connect CDC has given 150 free books to 50 children in the Covenant Freedom School Program and plans to add 30 free low libraries, Book Bikes + reading parks in local spots.
The nonprofit is expanding its youth literacy efforts from Springfield to Dayton.
On July 20, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources celebrated its first bison calf's birth at Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area — a milestone that highlights local wildlife conservation efforts.
Thousands of Haitians in Springfield will lose their Temporary Protected Status on Friday, spurring community concern after a town hall meeting earlier this week.
City officials and state leaders plus Congressman Mike Turner and Governor DeWine are urging the federal government to reconsider the decision.
The Arrive Alive Tour will bring an impaired and distracted driving awareness program featuring the country’s first marijuana-impaired driving simulator to the Clark County Fair from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 25 and 26 outside the Sheriff’s Office Command Post.
General Mills voluntarily recalled over 730,000 Pillsbury bread rolls sold at Walmart in-store bakeries due to possible glass fragments, affecting products in 19 states including Ohio since June 19.
The frozen items have specific UPC codes and best-by dates — details noted by the FDA — and have been removed from shelves.
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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