Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of October.
Good morning, Springfield.
🏘️ Community
Community Markets, the only grocery in Park Layne, will close next month after being bought by SpartanNash.
Over 220 locals signed a petition to keep it open and while employees were offered jobs at other locations, most will not accept them—leaving many, especially older shoppers, with fewer nearby options.
🌲 Environment
Today, Buck Creek State Park opened its renovated marina and new nature center, featuring interactive exhibits (including animal furs, nature smells and a practice indoor kayak) and a shop offering ice cream, tackle and other outdoor supplies.
The improvements are part of a statewide effort to boost park education and enhance the visitor experience.
🎉 Springfield Events
Submit an event →
Fall Harvest Festival
2-6 p.m. — Kettering Fields — Free admission — Celebrate autumn with family-friendly activities, a pumpkin patch, and a costume contest.
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.
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.
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.
Bugs Bunny at the Symphony
7:30-10 p.m. — Clark State Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate Bugs Bunny’s 85th birthday with a live symphony performance of classic Looney Tunes.
🏠 Springfield Real Estate
Submit a listing →
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
💼 Springfield Job Board
Submit a job →
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
📣 Springfield Announcements
Submit an announcement →
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Springfield.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.