Today
in Springfield
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Francis and Clarence from Clark County celebrated 80 years of marriage on August 20 with a quiet ceremony shared with family + close friends, marking a significant personal milestone. WHIO
- ➤ Diamond is a young mix breed pup who weighs 32 lbs and loves playtime with her favorite humans—she is offered for adoption at $22 this week by the Clark County Dog Shelter at 5201 Urbana Road in Springfield. Springfield News-Sun
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A volunteer group reported that someone stole more than half of a ton of donated mulch from a children’s memorial pond and garden in Springfield—leaving volunteers like Khaliid Smoot frustrated and many questions unanswered. WHIO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Larry Humphrey will release nine new songs from his album Funkin’ Just for Fun at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29 at Mother Stewart’s—he rebuilt his studio after a fire and spent five years recording tracks that mix funk, jazz, and samba. Springfield News-Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wittenberg University announced it will launch a women’s flag football team for college athletics in spring 2026—Chris Johnson will serve as head coach and alumni funding has been secured. The program comes as participation in flag football grows by 50% nationwide and the NCAA recognizes the sport as emerging. WYSO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The renovated JFS Children’s Home building reopens today to host Clark County Job and Family Service programs such as foster parent training, supervised visitation, and county meetings. The extensive project took several years with delays—one caused by a propane tank explosion in March 2023 that required nearly $1 million in repairs—and now restores a historic group home for local children and families. Springfield News-Sun
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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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Woeber's MustardFest
6 PM – 10 PM — Mother Stewart's Brewing — Check the schedule for costs — Celebrate all things mustard with tastings, competitions, and live music!
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