Good morning, Springfield.

Scout’s Café will open its third location today in downtown Springfield at 32 N.

Fountain Ave. in the former Winans Coffee & Chocolate space; the grand opening runs from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. with First Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. as the café finishes its interior updates.

The Clark State Performing Arts Center will host JJ Grey & Mofro on Feb.

20 at 8 p.m.—ticket sales begin today at 10 a.m. with prices from $35 to $65 and VIP packages for $185.

Ohio officials will provide $7 million to food banks to help cover shortfalls in SNAP benefits during the government shutdown, with $1.4 million directed to Shared Harvest Foodbank in Fairfield and funds serving Montgomery, Greene, and Preble counties (regional food banks face rising demand). Some local restaurants are also stepping in by offering free kids’ meals to support families affected by missed paychecks (one eatery on Woodman Drive in Dayton has doubled meal counts).

The Springfield City Commission approved $50K to Second Harvest Food Bank — which helps over 50,000 people and supports 65 pantries — to ease record food demand from reduced SNAP benefits and federal cuts.

Clark State College president Jo Alice Blondin was appointed by Governor Mike DeWine to the Ohio Commission on Service and Volunteerism and began serving on Oct.

31 while her term will end on Apr. 21, 2028 — this appointment underlines her commitment to local volunteer efforts.

A Springfield native, George Milton Neal—believed to be the first African-American U.S. Navy aircrewman to fly Combat Search and Rescue helicopters—will be honored with a new Navy destroyer named USS George M.

Neal, DDG131, that will be christened in Spring; a permanent exhibit about his legacy is set to be unveiled at the Clark County Historical Society’s Heritage Center on Nov. 8 from 12 pm to 3 pm.

The Clark County Parks and Recreation District's replacement levy, which would have added $4—$7 per year to resident costs, failed but will be offered on the ballot two more times.

Officials said if the levy fails again, they will have to rethink park funding to avoid losing a third of what supports the parks.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled 941,400 bottles of Kirkland Signature Valdobbiadene Prosecco sold at Costco because they may break and cause cuts+buyers in Ohio and other states are advised to discard the bottles and contact Ethica Wines for a refund.

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.

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.