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in Springfield
Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Prime BBQ Smokehouse is offering a $5 menu that is valid only until the government shutdown is lifted—this temporary deal ends when normal government operations resume. WHIO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ First grade students at Kenwood Elementary were visited by a donkey—Biblioburro—for the third year in a row as part of a language arts lesson where they read the book 'Waiting for the Biblioburro,' asked questions, and received a new book to take home. Kenwood staff teamed with Kent’s Feed Barn to bring this memorable literacy experience to the students. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ Clark State College was named as one of 200 community colleges eligible for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence based on strong student outcomes like retention — completion, transfer and bachelor’s degree attainment. The school will now enter a rigorous review process that will decide the winner in spring 2027. WHIO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Northwestern Middle School seventh grader Trevor Jones won a national quarter-midget title in the Heavy Honda division after racing full-time in the NASCAR Youth Series across Las Vegas, Wall, and Indianapolis—his family coached him and helped secure local sponsors to build on a strong racing legacy. 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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