Today
in Springfield
Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Mark Messer, 36 from Springfield, pleaded guilty to one count of felonious assault in Dayton in connection with a social media post about a stolen car — his sentencing is set for Sept. 18. Springfield News-Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, four Clark County school districts added staff and made building upgrades for the upcoming school year. Clark-Shawnee Local welcomed a new special education director, Global Impact STEM Academy opened its $16.9 million Upper Academy — a new facility for grades ten to twelve, Northeastern waived its technology fee while updating its facilities, and Springfield launched new healthcare and career pathway programs. Springfield News-Sun
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Clark County Combined Health District and community partners will host an overdose awareness fair at National Road Commons spanning two days—Thursday from noon to 4 p.m. and Friday from 3 to 7 p.m.—with the theme A Brighter Tomorrow: Community, Wellness and Awareness. The event will feature chalk art, free naloxone training and resources to help reduce addiction stigma and honor those affected by overdose. Springfield News-Sun
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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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