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in Springfield
Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of October.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A high school football coach in Springfield was hit in the head with a helmet while breaking up a fight during a game today. WHIO
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The restaurant stayed open Tuesday and is open today — it will move to its new location next Monday. WHIO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Randy Ark, a 77-year-old Springfield veteran, penned two autobiographies detailing his Vietnam service as a combat medic and his childhood on a local farm; he will sign his books at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 at Northridge United Methodist Church (4610 Derr Rd). Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ The Clark State Theatre Arts Program will perform 'To Kill a Mockingbird' at the Turner Studio Theatre at the Clark State Performing Arts Center starting Friday, October 31—with additional showings in the following week through November 9. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and students with a college ID, and Clark State students enjoy free admission with a valid ID. Springfield News-Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Area libraries in Clark, Butler, Greene, Montgomery and Miami counties face delays in getting new books after Baker & Taylor closed—staff at each library are switching to other suppliers and local vendors to ease the impact on patrons. Library officials say the slowdown is temporary and encourage readers to explore older titles while new orders are processed. Springfield News-Sun
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Burke, a young 55 lb. shepherd mix with a big smile and a loving heart, is available for adoption today at Clark County Dog Shelter at 5201 Urbana Road in Springfield; his $22 fee covers neuter, vaccines, microchip, dog license and a free vet check. Springfield News-Sun
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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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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.
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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.
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Clifton Mill Christmas Lights
6 PM – 9 PM — Historic Clifton Mill — $15 admission — Experience a dazzling display of over 4 million lights in a festive winter wonderland.
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