Today
in Springfield
Tuesday, October 8th, 2024
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Springfield-Clark County Safety Council meeting on safety tips, a homebuyer education course, smoking cessation classes, a health expo, Pumpkin Walk shopping event, and a breast cancer gala are scheduled in Springfield and Champaign County. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ The 15th annual Dogtoberfest, set for Oct. 12 at Brandeberry Winery in Enon, aims to support the Clark County SPCA with activities including live music, food trucks, and a dog costume contest. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ An Ohio firefighter was promoted to lieutenant and helped deliver a baby on the interstate highway that same morning. WHIO
- ➤ The Haitian Community Alliance, newly recognized as a nonprofit, is working to foster unity and support integration for Haitians in Springfield amidst baseless negative claims. Springfield News-Sun
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ferncliff Cemetery & Arboretum's seventh annual Mausoleum Crawl Tour will offer history-driven lantern tours on Oct. 24 and 30, requiring reservations due to high demand. Springfield News-Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Retired U.S. Rep. Dave Hobson, who served in Congress from 1991 to 2009 and was a staunch advocate for Ohio military bases, passed away at 87. WYSO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A survey by The Ohio Agricultural Mental Health Alliance reveals Ohio farmers face high stress from costs and future uncertainties, leading to increased mental health awareness and specialized support. WYSO
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Enon Apple Butter Festival 2024
Celebrate the 44th annual Enon Apple Butter Festival with homemade delicacies, craft booths, and live entertainment, showcasing traditional apple butter production.
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Wittenberg University's Fall Visit Day for High School Students
Experience a day dedicated to discovering what it means to be a Wittenberg Tiger, tailored specifically for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
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Kenton Ridge Marching Cougar Band Show 2024
Experience an exciting evening of music and performance at the Kenton Ridge Marching Cougar Band Show, featuring talented student musicians and captivating routines.
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Fall Craft Show at Clark County Fairgrounds
Experience a vibrant craft show featuring over 150 booths of handcrafted art, local foods, and unique gifts from various artisans and vendors.
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First Friday Street Food Festival at Mother Stewart's Brewing
Experience a lively gathering featuring fantastic food trucks and delicious craft beer at the First Friday Street Food Festival.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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