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in Springfield
Friday, August 8th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two juveniles were hurt after an SUV hit an electric scooter around 7:12 p.m. at the intersection of Kinnane Avenue and Clifton Avenue in Springfield Township when the scooter failed to yield at a stop sign — both the injured youths and the 68-year-old driver were taken to Springfield Regional Medical Center and the crash remains under investigation. WHIO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Springfield domestic violence advocate Jimmy Steward, 61, was charged with assault after a protest over his wife Beth Donahue’s self-published book turned violent outside their apartment building — a video shows him striking protester Tyla Mays, who said her chin was swollen — and he pleaded not guilty at Clark County Municipal Court. Springfield News-Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Clark County tax issues have been filed to appear on the November ballot pending board certification. The measures include levies to fund parks & recreation, jail construction, school improvements, and police and fire services, with cost estimates provided by the Auditor. Springfield News-Sun
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A dozen mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile Virus in Greene County — samples were taken from Bellbrook, Beavercreek, and Fairborn. Public Health will spray the affected areas on Aug. 11 from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. to help protect residents from further exposure. WHIO
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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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