Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of October.
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🏘️ Community
On Sept. 30, service providers and community members met at Brinkman Educational Center to plan homelessness care in the area.
The session, led by All In Clark County and United Way, set plans to guide future policy and address rising shelter needs.
Brandeberry Winery (5118 Jackson Road in Enon) will host its 17th annual Dogtoberfest on Oct.
10 from noon to 5 p.m. to support the SPCA with dog adoptions, live music by Skip Hoyt, food from Freddie’s Franks and Burgers, pet photography, a dog costume contest, and raffle prizes.
💼 Business
International Motors ended operations in Springfield on Sept.
30 as Roshel acquired the facilities, but Roshel has yet to share its redevelopment plans, leaving officials and workers unclear about future staffing + community impacts.
📰 Economy
After 61 years in Springfield, International closed its plant at 6125 Urbana Road on Sept.
30, leaving 1,341 employees seeking new work—Roshel, the Canadian firm that bought the site, has yet to indicate if it will retain local staff or begin operations.
Gas prices in our region have dropped by about 20 cents from last week — with Springfield stations like BP charging $4.13 per gallon.
A GasBuddy map shows cheaper options nearby, offering drivers a way to compare fuel costs.
🎓 Education
Arlon Nash, a Deaf ASL teacher at Springfield High School, was named Teacher of the Year by the Ohio World Language Association — the first ASL instructor to earn the honor.
He will be recognized in a ceremony later this month.
🏥 Health
Clark County reported a human West Nile virus case in southern Elmwood Place and a bat with rabies in Medway.
Health officials said these are the first cases since 2021 and urged residents to use EPA-approved insect repellent to prevent bites.
Health Expo ’26 offers free health screenings, over 50 vendors, and a new “Wipe Out Colon Cancer” station to boost colon health awareness (4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.
7) at the Hollenbeck Bayley Arts and Conference Center at 275 S. Limestone St.
Mercy Health Springfield sees improved maternal and infant outcomes as its integrated doula program with three certified doulas (Jackson, Davis, and Ponder) supports mothers during and after delivery.
The program, launched over a year ago with a two-year grant, has reduced both preterm births and caesarean sections.
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