Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of October.
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🏘️ Community
The Great American Electric Air Race featuring Blackfly eVTOL aircraft will take place Saturday, Oct.
17 at Springfield-Beckley Airport off West Blee Road at 8:30 a.m. The event offers precision flying, STEM activities, family fun, and food trucks + a rain date of Sunday, with free admission upon registration.
🎭 Culture
Today, Hi-Hat Social was named Best Appetizers and Best Japanese Food/Sushi at the Best of Springfield contest.
The restaurant at 28 S. Limestone St. plans to keep delighting locals with creative Pan-Asian dishes + warm service.
The Best of Springfield 2026 contest revealed winners in the Beauty & Wellness category today, naming The Cut Above Barbershop, Two hands kneaded Massage Therapy, Infinity Nail Spa, Studio B Salon and Spa, and Sunflower Yoga as top choices in their respective fields.
🏛️ Government
Governor DeWine announced plans for the YSU RAPID Center in East Palestine — Norfolk Southern donated a $20 million grant and four rail cars, and officials hope to break ground within 12—18 months to train first responders for rail incidents.
🏥 Health
Nearly 293,000 Ohio Medicare Advantage members will see plan changes in 2027, with 14% affected in the Dayton area, 18% in Butler County and 19% in Clark County.
Open Enrollment runs Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 (beneficiaries should review their options carefully).
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