Today
in Springfield
Friday, October 10th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Greenon Schools confirmed that two 18-year-old graduates and a 55-year-old adult died in a wrong-way crash on I-70 eastbound near Brandt Pike early Oct. 5 — counselors remain available to support affected students and staff. WHIO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A statue honoring Johnny Lytle will be unveiled at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12 in the courtyard between the Clark State Performing Arts Center and the Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts and Conference Center in Springfield. The bronze statue, created by local artist Mike Major, shows Lytle with mallets and leaning on his knee—marking the site of his last public performance—after nearly a decade of planning. Springfield News-Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Springfield school officials confirmed that two local teachers kept their jobs after reviewing their social media posts. The school board explained the internal review cleared them of any misconduct—ensuring their continued employment. WHIO
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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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Fall Harvest Festival
2-6 p.m. — Kettering Fields — Free admission — Celebrate autumn with family-friendly activities, a pumpkin patch, and a costume contest.
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Standing Up to POTS Awareness Event
11 AM – 3 PM — Wittenberg University — Free entry — Support a non-profit working to raise awareness about POTS and its impact on lives.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Other people's opinion of you does not have to become your reality.
~ Les Brown
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