Good morning, Springfield.

Lisa Holmes opened The Reading Room today at 2000 E.

High St. inside First United Church of Christ to offer customized reading instruction for children and adults based on individual assessments; the center aims to boost confidence and literacy skills in the community.

The school district announced a delay of the first day of school to allow more time for campus preparations for students and staff.

Officials said they will share the revised start date when all readiness measures are complete.

The Ohio Department of Education reports students with disabilities now make up 20.4% of public school enrollment, up from about 18% before the pandemic, putting budget strain on districts including Springfield City Schools with 1,348 such students in 2024-25.

District leaders are working to boost support and staffing.

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will be closed Sept.

9 for an emergency response exercise and will reopen at 9 a.m. Sept. 10. Motorists near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (including Springfield Street) may experience traffic delays from extra emergency vehicles and security presence.

A high school football camp tour is coming to Springfield for student athletes and coaches—details on schedule and location are to be announced soon.

Wayne high school football camp tour kicks off as coach Roosevelt Mukes prepares his team for a breakthrough season after two regional finals, with focused drills + strategy sessions scheduled to build on their recent success.