Today
in Springfield
Friday, August 1st, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 30-year-old man was hit by a vehicle while running across a street in Springfield and was taken to Grant Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 10:19 p.m. WHIO
- ➤ On Wednesday evening, Springfield Fire crews and other officials responded to a chemical spill at Parker Trutec on the 4700 block of Gateway Blvd in PrimeOhio Corporate Park after an equipment malfunction sparked the incident. Springfield News-Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is calling on the Ohio Casino Control Commission to remove prop bets from legal betting options after an MLB investigation looked into unusual betting on Cleveland Guardians pitchers. He will ask sports unions to ban bets on individual players in an effort to protect athletes and keep sports fair. WHIO
- ➤ Ohio’s Tax-Free Holiday starts today to help back-to-school families save on items costing $500 or under until Aug. 14. Online orders are included — alcohol, tobacco and marijuana remain taxed — ensuring clear limits on what shoppers can buy. WHIO
- ➤ Longtime DJFS director Ginny Martycz is retiring at the end of the month, and Deputy Director Tom McGrath will take the helm effective today. McGrath has over 22 years of county experience—he plans to lead the department through upcoming Medicaid and immigration policy changes. Springfield News-Sun
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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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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.
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