Today
in Springfield
Thursday, August 7th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Eighteen individuals were indicted in Clark County Common Pleas Court this week for charges including breaking-and-entering, assault, and domestic violence — several of the accused are Springfield residents. Springfield News-Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A local lawmaker has proposed a bill that would let K-12 students take up to 3 mental health days each year to address their mental well-being. The proposal, introduced by State Senator Willis Blackshear Jr., requires schools to hold discussions with students, parents, and faculty, and supporters say it could boost academic performance+ well-being. WHIO
- ➤ The 7 Circle of Kindness school supply drive at two Walmart stores in Miami Valley collected donated notebooks, crayons, backpacks, and other supplies for Crayons to Classrooms to help teachers and students. The contributions supported over 140 local schools and more than 50,000 students, and organizers expected the donations to exceed last year’s total of $16,000 worth of supplies — a sign of strong community support for local education. WHIO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Springfield’s new on-demand van service Field Trips launched July 15 and replaced SCAT buses on July 29 — early data shows it averages 300 rides a day and has nearly 2,000 rides completed with over 1,900 accounts created. Riders can book trips by app or phone, and the city with Via Transportation will continue outreach efforts to improve service. Springfield News-Sun
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ National data showed kindergarten vaccination rates fell last year and exemptions reached record highs+local officials in Springfield and surrounding counties reported similar declines that could lower community protection+health experts urge parents to consult their health providers to keep children safe. Springfield News-Sun
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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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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.
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Italian Fall Festa
6-11 p.m. — Bella Villa Hall — Free entry — Celebrate Italian heritage with homemade dishes, music, and bocce on beautiful grounds.
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