Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of November.
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🏘️ Community
OIC is using its new drive-thru (for HEAP utility assistance) to help Clark County residents submit required documents and schedule phone interviews from its main office, with the program running from July 1 to May 30.
The nonprofit also offers vocational and logistics training (with cash and gas card incentives) to support low-income households as it plans to list its old building for sale.
💼 Business
Myers Market in Springfield has re-launched as a culinary hub at 101 S.
Fountain Ave, offering five new food concepts such as Dough Re Mi Pizza made with wild yeast, The Rose Room cocktails, Fountain Brews, and a rotating kitchen featuring Champion City American Grill and Gumbowl — the historic market now brings fresh dining options to the community. It is open Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
🎭 Culture
Clark State College held its third annual Culture Fest on Nov.
17 for students, staff, and faculty to celebrate diverse cultures. The event featured a Culture Fair, a Longest Table luncheon—where everyone shared food—and a panel discussion on moving from hate to understanding.
🏥 Health
Mercy Health ended negotiations with Humana to keep in-network coverage for over 7,000 Medicaid and Medicare Advantage patients in Clark and Champaign counties— the agreement will begin Dec.
1 and covers all Humana contracts for these health plans.
🏈 Sports
A Springfield resident, Chaz Zitzner, is competing in the PGA Jr. League National Championship in Frisco, Texas this week with Team Ohio focused on raising funds for veterans, youth and underserved communities.
The team of nine golfers—ages 10 to 13—will turn each birdie into a donation for programs like Clubs Fore Kids and PGA HOPE Southern Ohio.
🎉 Springfield Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
🏠 Springfield Real Estate
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