Today
in Springfield
Friday, September 19th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Springfield City School District is planning a five-year 1.5-mill additional property tax levy on the November ballot that will cost $53 per every $100,000 of property value and raise $1,229,000 for permanent improvements—residents are invited to share their views on the proposal. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ Springfield City Schools celebrated September’s Attendance Awareness Month and reported improved attendance rates—student attendance reached 89% and staff attendance also rose compared to last year. The district uses scoreboards, phone calls and home visits to help families and students succeed. Springfield News-Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ohio lawmakers introduced a bill that would require a watermark on all computer-made images to show they are fake—removing the mark would be illegal. The bill also makes it a crime to use a person's likeness for fraud or to create and share fake images of children and is now under review in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Springfield News-Sun
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Hasting Farm Fest
12-6 p.m. — Clark County Fairgrounds — Tickets available — Experience a lively community celebration with country music, local food, and fun activities for the whole family.
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Halloween Yoga
4:30-6 p.m. — Betty — $20 — Enjoy a cozy Halloween-themed yoga class with candlelight, gentle flow, and a spooky soundtrack.
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