Today
in Springfield
Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Springfield father Phil Teusink and daughter Ally Thurman will lead the 2026 United Way campaign to help support programs that make local families thrive. They will work with volunteers to reach a $1 million goal—boosting community support for services including early education and health initiatives. Springfield News-Sun
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A child was flown to a hospital after a playground injury at a local school—officials said the move was made out of caution—and is now under observation. WHIO
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Dock Food and Spirits in Enon will close permanently next month on Oct. 31 after serving the community for 31 years. The seafood restaurant—known for its boathouse shape and sea-themed decor—will accept call-ahead seating as it bids farewell to loyal customers. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ A local seafood restaurant announced that it will close soon—customers are advised to visit another spot for meals. WHIO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wittenberg University will welcome its 16th president, Dr. Christian M.M. Brady, at Weaver Chapel on Friday, October 17—he served as dean at the University of Kentucky before taking charge. Community members and university delegates will also join related events, including a faculty research symposium and a tailgate before the NCAC game. WHIO
- ➤ Clark-Shawnee district will ask voters in November to approve a 1% earned income tax levy to pay for operating costs as it faces rising deficits and increased special education spending. If it fails, the district will cut support staff hours and raise fees—steps it says are needed to stabilize its budget. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ Clark State College offers free GED prep courses at its Beavercreek, Bellefontaine and Springfield campuses for adults without a high school diploma—classes meet two days per week for three hours, and financial help is available for the small test fee. Clark State College
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Therapy dog Beau joined Mercy Health Springfield Regional Medical Center to offer comfort, emotional support and ease anxiety for patients and staff—he now works with nurse Nancy Schmelzer during rounds. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ NFL star and local legend Nick Mangold announced on Tuesday that he is on dialysis and will need a kidney transplant—he is asking type O blood donors to help since his family cannot donate and he was first diagnosed with a genetic defect in 2006. WHIO
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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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Pink Powder Puff 'Boo Away Cancer'
The NE FFA will be holding our 13 Annual Pink Powder Puff event on Saturday, October 25th at 2:30 PM at Conover field to benefit the Breast Cancer Endowment Fund of Clark/Champaign Counties. Over the last 12 years, we have raised over $143,000 for the endowment. Along with the football games, we will have chicken and noodles in the concessions plus raffle and silent auction items, admission is just $5 per person.
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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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National Philanthropy Day 2025
12-1:30 p.m. — Festival Green Clubhouse — Lunch provided — Celebrate local philanthropy and support community impact with an online silent auction.
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