Today
in Springfield
Friday, August 15th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ An organization managing a local food pantry reported that an overflowing dumpster just feet away produced a strong odor during summer—calling it a 'stinky situation.' They expressed clear frustration over the persistent odor. WHIO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Springfield police and SWAT responded to shots fired at a hotel on Leffel Lane around 7:40 p.m.—United States Marshals joined the operation and officers remain on scene amid an active police situation. WHIO
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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
You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.
~ Paulo Coelho
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