Today
in Springfield
Monday, August 11th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police are investigating an alleged attempted abduction at the 400 block of Rosewood Avenue in Springfield — several officers are on scene as the investigation continues. WHIO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Members of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus will hold a town hall on the State of Black Ohio at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at Clark State Community College Hollenbeck-Bayley Conference Center in downtown Springfield with free admission and doors opening at 5 p.m.—the event is sponsored by the Springfield Section of the National Council of Negro Women and is the first in a planned statewide series to engage locals on state property tax funding issues. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ Clark County Commission presented three proclamations today — one for Child Support Awareness Month, one for National Emergency Management Awareness Month, and one honoring an international 40 under 40 award to Clements-Pitstick. County officials said the actions support efforts to help families with child support issues and improve readiness for emergencies. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ Greene County Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Longfellow died Sunday from pancreatic cancer—his family and community are mourning his loss. His children will share memories of him tonight on News Center 7 at 11:00—offering a heartfelt tribute to his life and service. WHIO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Life Untethered installed a severe weather alert system today at Good Shepherd Village in Springfield to help residents get fast warnings during storms. The project installed 26 Midland Weather Radios—20 with flashing lights and bed shakers—to reach those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Springfield News-Sun
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Rose Commons, a new affordable apartment building in Springfield, is almost finished as workers complete interior work and landscaping within the next week — eight units are already occupied and two to three more have moved in — and full leasing is expected by early fall, with the project set to remain affordable for at least 30 years. Springfield News-Sun
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
~ Carl W. Buehner
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