Good morning, Springfield.

Using a $4,100 grant from Target, Mental Health Services for Clark and Madison Counties has purchased 150 backpacks filled with school supplies (including notebooks, folders, and hygiene kits) for youth preparing for the upcoming school year.

Director Emily Arms said the move aims to reduce stress and build confidence among students.

Volunteers fed over 400 people at Wright State University on Thursday in Greene County.

The event was made possible by 100 Ohio farmers + contributing fresh produce through the state Agricultural Clearance Program to address local food insecurity.

More than 300 shoppers attended the grand opening of the new Aldi at 51 Fourth Ave — on the east side near UEC Theatre and Dollar Tree — on Thursday morning.

The store features private-label items and a Golden Ticket giveaway and opens daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Heritage Center now displays a gift of three generations of wedding dresses and photos that show bridal fashion from a 1907 Jackson County wedding to ceremonies in 1942 and 1967.

The collection celebrates Springfield’s rich legacy.

In Springfield, 5C Group is redeveloping the former LexisNexis data center at 601 Benjamin Drive into a commercial tech facility with a $1.3 billion investment, 120+ full-time jobs, and over $14 million in annual payroll.

It will benefit from a 100% Enterprise Zone Agreement tax abatement from 2028 to 2042.

Ohio Manufacturers Association warned that overestimated energy demand for data-centers might force regulators to invest billions in extra capacity that drives higher costs for manufacturers and residents.

The group called for clearer forecasting to protect customers from speculative spending.

Tonight, the local sky will show a partial lunar eclipse as Earth casts its shadow on the moon, turning it red.

It begins at 10:33 p.m., peaks at 12:12 a.m., and ends at 1:51 a.m. — viewers should move away from bright lights for a clearer view.

Rumpke announced it will stop recycling hard-to-recycle items like Styrofoam after its partner ended the ReNew program; it will process these materials with Hefty until February 2027 & continues to curbside recycle glass, cans and plastic bottles.

The railroad crossing in Springfield is closed until Friday, Sept.

4 due to unexpected repair delays + drivers should plan alternate routes during this period.