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in Springfield
Friday, July 25th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On July 24, 2025, after a police chase in Clark County, officers took one person into custody and continued to search for other suspects—leaving more at large. WHIO
- ➤ Marcus J. Hasan, 28, made two 911 calls from a north Springfield home on Wednesday—first during a heated argument with his girlfriend and later after he fatally shot her; police arrived at about 3:49 p.m. and arrested him on charges of murder, felonious assault and domestic violence. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ Springfield man Edwin Avery, 42, was sentenced Tuesday to four-and-a-half years in prison for his role in a shooting that injured four people last summer near York Street + he filed an appeal immediately. Springfield News-Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kerry Pedraza will be Clark State’s new executive director of the Foundation and will lead fundraising and donor efforts starting on August 18—she brings over 10 years of nonprofit experience and served on the college’s Foundation board for seven years. Clark State College
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ohio farmers endured a severe drought last year and now heavy rainfall is causing stand issues that force replanting in isolated field areas—Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Brian Baldridge said these conditions may delay harvests—. 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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Doggy Day at Splash Zone
5-7 p.m. — Splash Zone Aquatic Center — $5 per dog — Bring your furry friends for a splashin' good time at Springfield's favorite aquatic center.
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