Saturday, October 19th, 2024
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Second Harvest Food Bank received a $95,000 grant to introduce a climate-controlled locker system for anytime pickup in Clark, Champaign, and Logan counties to better accommodate the schedules of its patrons. WYSO
- ➤ Creole Connect, launching in November, is set to offer bilingual support, document translation, and interpretation services to improve access to public services for Springfield's Haitian community. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ The Springfield Family YMCA has completed a comprehensive $343,000 renovation, introducing new equipment, flooring, and lighting to modernize its facilities. Springfield News-Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Clark-Shawnee District exceeds state standards with the highest overall rating in Clark County on the state report card, despite facing some declines in specific areas which it aims to improve. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ Ohio will host a driver's education training event to prepare community members to teach driving and traffic safety to non-English speakers on Tuesday. Springfield News-Sun
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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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Explore Wittenberg University on Fall Visit Day
Experience a day filled with insight into the Wittenberg Tiger community designed for high school students looking to learn more about their future academic journey.
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Evolve Women's Network Gathering in Springfield, OH
Experience a supportive environment for professional women to build community, share insights, and foster growth through networking and collaborative sessions.
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Celebrate National Philanthropy Day 2024
Celebrate the impactful contributions of philanthropy in the community with awards, lunch, and a silent auction at the National Philanthropy Day event.
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~ Naval Ravikant
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