Today
in Springfield
Sunday, August 17th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Life Untethered, a local nonprofit led by Ryan and Britley Ray, is expanding its Gifts and Presence campaign to bring an over-the-top Christmas to more than 500 nursing home residents in Springfield by serving six local homes and inviting the community to adopt residents or donate cash—this effort aims to give seniors gifts, treats, music, and visits from Santa so they feel loved. Springfield News-Sun
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Officers responded to a vehicle collision at a Bob Evans restaurant Saturday in Springfield — the incident is under investigation—. WHIO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was arrested yesterday at 2:13 p.m. after being accused of stealing from a local business in Springfield. WHIO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Registered cardiac sonographers Emma Beedy and Alyssa Souders will launch Ultrascreen — a mobile cardiac screening service — in September to offer on-site echocardiograms, EKGs, and vital sign checks at schools, churches and community centers for children aged 12 to 18 while board certified cardiologist Dr. Faiq Akhter reviews the results to catch hidden heart issues early. The service will cost $95 and aims to provide a simple way for parents to check their children's heart health. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ McKinley Hall completed a $2.8M renovation of its addiction recovery center that now offers a withdrawal management unit, mental health clinic and recovery housing funded by state grants and opioid settlement money—recovery housing opens August 18 and full services are expected by mid-September. WYSO
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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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SAS Med Spa celebrates 10 Years
SAS Med Spa celebrates a decade of aesthetic services by offering specials for existing clients and new clients, alike. Stop in the week of 9/15/25, sign up to win one of our services / products that are up for raffle.
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