Good morning, Springfield.

The Snyder Park Gardens & Arboretum Jubilee was held on Saturday, Aug 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1900 Park Rd.—the event brought families together with food trucks, live music, a tree walk, and activities to celebrate local gardening efforts.

Deputies are searching for 38-year-old Colin Jenkins after he shot his brother in the arm during an argument on Friday night on Troy Road near Springfield—he drove off in an older SUV later found on Ebersole Road while the victim received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

Tech companies plan to build new AI data centers (including Google, Amazon and Microsoft) that will use more power in our region.

Customers have seen electricity bills rise 10-15% (due to higher demand at PJM markets) and experts say these centers, still in planning, are not solely to blame.

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.

20th Anniversary United Way Golf Outing

11 AM – 6 PM — Springfield Country Club — Registration required — Celebrate 20 years of community support with a commemorative golf scramble.