Good morning, Springfield.

Tater is a 1.5-year-old pittie mix weighing 62 pounds who loves to meet people and gets along well with other dogs—he is at the Clark County Dog Shelter at 5201 Urbana Road in Springfield.

The Miami Valley Nonprofit Collaborative is seeking board members to help local nonprofits thrive and has offered a three-part board workshop on MVNC On Demand to explain board responsibilities—its program has supported over 500 nonprofits since 2015.

A man died Sunday after a boating accident during the Stock, Mod and Junior Nationals event at Champions Park Lake — first responders arrived at 9:10 a.m. and he was taken to Mercy Health before he died from his injuries.

A malfunction at Parker Trutec caused 1400 gallons of a water-chemical mix to leak into a retention pond on Wednesday night near Gateway Blvd in Springfield—fire crews responded and issued an advisory not to fish until testing confirms the water is safe.

Springfield emergency responders went to Champions Park Lake at 9 a.m. after a boat accident during a race and took Treiden Schleicher to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead—police said the accident was not suspicious.

A 20-year-old man died after losing control of his powerboat at Champions Park Lake in Springfield during the 2025 Stock, Mod, and Junior Nationals on Tuesday morning—rescue divers reached him in seconds while medics took him to Springfield Regional Medical Center and officials resumed the heats after his family said to continue.

An area man serving a life sentence for drowning his wife in their bathtub after several trials was denied parole—he had been convicted following multiple appeals.

Thomas Albert, accused of killing his ex-girlfriend Candace Prunty in 2015, fired his third lawyer in Clark County recently as he asked to move his trial and said he disagreed with his counsel—prosecutors say he is stalling by not cooperating with his evaluation.

Health care providers warn that upcoming Medicaid changes may cut coverage and create care gaps for about 10,000 Clark County residents.

The new rules, which will shorten redetermination periods and add work requirements, could strain local health centers and harm patients with chronic diseases (if patients lose needed coverage).

Bacon Fest 2025

4-10 p.m. — Fraze Pavilion — Free festival — Celebrate everything bacon with delicious treats, live music, and fun for all ages.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Fair at New Boston

6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. — George Rogers Clark Park — Admission price varies — Experience a lively historical fair showcasing early Ohio with parades, crafts, and delicious period food.