Today
in Springfield
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The local rec center announced its pool will be closed for almost a month—officials say repairs and safety updates are underway with pool access expected to resume in August. WHIO
- ➤ After two tornadoes touched down over the weekend in the Miami Valley, Kenton Ridge High School football players helped clean up debris in Clark County when coach Jon Daniels texted his team around 9 p.m.—it was a quick call for help—and some residents still face a long cleanup ahead. WHIO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Elf The Musical will perform on Nov 1 at 2 p.m. at Clark State Performing Arts Center in downtown Springfield—tickets go on sale on July 29 at 9 a.m. with prices from $40 to $75. Clark State College
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ohio’s state budget passed earlier this month includes an amendment to remove a rule that lets residents sue polluters—environmental advocates warn the change will limit a key tool to fight air pollution while Ohio EPA plans to update the air quality plan with a public comment period. WYSO
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Ohio farmer Bryna Chandler will share her methods for preserving root vegetables without fancy equipment — she will present her tips at MetroParks’ annual Small Farm and Food Fest at 10 a.m. on Aug. 2. WYSO
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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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Stories of Independence Kids Series: The Lail Family
10:00 – 11:30 AM — Davidson Interpretive Center — Free entry — Celebrate America's Independence with stories and games from early American pioneers.
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Springfield Rotary Gourmet Food Truck Competition
11 AM – 7 PM — Veterans Park Amphitheater — Free entry — Sample delicious dishes from numerous food trucks while enjoying live music and a cold brew.
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~ Seneca
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