Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of September.
Good morning, Springfield.
🌲 Environment
During a routine pest control call in New Carlisle on Sept.
14, 2026, Ken Hickerson of Tipp City Pest Solutions discovered the first recorded northern black widow in Clark County after spotting its broken red hourglass. Experts confirmed the sighting and urged locals to leave the spider alone.
🏥 Health
Dayton-based insurer CareSource and Molina Healthcare of Ohio will not offer ACA Marketplace plans in Ohio for 2027, affecting about 54,000 members who must choose new coverage starting Jan.
1 (current plans continue until Dec. 31).
🏈 Sports
Springfield resident Shawn Rigsby will try out for the BKFC World’s Baddest Man competition in Las Vegas on Nov.
14 with a $25 million prize, aiming to inspire his kids. He trains at Drake’s Downtown Boxing Gym under coach John Drake and veteran Van Vo.
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