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Saturday, November 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of November.

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Clark County Public Library opened the Mary C. Hoppes Children’s Library in Northridge with support from the Hoppes family in honor of their late matriarch. Library officials said the memorial fund will provide future donations—helping the branch serve young readers amid statewide budget cuts.  Springfield News-Sun

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • County officials are offering free recycling for campaign signs — residents may bring their signs to the Green Recycling Canopy to help clean up materials for the upcoming campaign.  WHIO

SPORTS NEWS

  • Several local high school football teams won their playoff games Friday and advanced to the regional finals—those games will be held at neutral sites on Nov. 21.  WHIO
  • The Conscious Connect CDC unveiled a historical marker in Springfield Friday to honor Brooks Lawrence—a pioneering Black athlete who broke baseball’s color barrier—with Gov. Mike DeWine attending to recognize his lasting impact on sports and civil rights. Placed in front of The Dome, the marker is meant to ensure his legacy inspires future generations.  Springfield News-Sun

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 11/22/25

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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.

    Fri, 11/28/25

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  • The MOONBATS Rock Revue

    7-10 p.m. — The State Theater — $20 — Experience a tribute to 50's and 60's rock legends like The Who and The Doors.

    Sat, 12/13/25

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  • Todd Stoll's Red Hot Holiday Stomp

    4-6 p.m. — The State Theater — General Admission — Enjoy a New Orleans style spin on holiday classics while supporting local charities.

    Sun, 12/14/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education.

~ Albert Einstein

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