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Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Drivers have hit the Ferncliff Cemetery gate over 70 times in eight years—causing more than $100,000 in damage. Shelley Baker, the cemetery’s executive director, is working with the city engineer to find a lasting fix. WHIO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County officials have approved buying four parcels near I-70 in south Springfield for a new jail and public safety building. They will complete studies and tests over the next 365 days—if voters approve a 0.5% sales tax increase on the November ballot, the funds will help pay for the estimated $100 million project. 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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