Good morning, Springfield.

Maureen Fagans, the executive director of United Senior Services, will retire on Jan.

31, 2026. The USS board is searching for a new leader to manage over 30 programs that serve more than 4,900 members & 4,000 clients.

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services warned SNAP recipients that they may not receive benefits in November if the government shutdown continues — leaving many unsure of their next steps.

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 Turkey Trot

2-6 p.m. — 2111 S Center Blvd, Springfield, OH — Registration fees apply — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a 5k and 1 Mile fun run for all ages.