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Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Springfield will light up Friday, Nov. 28 at 5 p.m. — a free event — when the Grand Illumination kicks off Holiday in the City celebrations with a parade at 6 p.m. and Santa arriving by about 6:30 p.m. A drone show with firecrackers at 7 p.m. — along with food trucks, ice skating and designated parking amid road closures on Fountain Avenue and High Street — will add extra sparkle to the festivities. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ Honey Creek Presbyterian Church in New Carlisle will hold its final celebration on Nov. 30 — guests will gather at 3:30 p.m., honor retiring pastor Rev. Lynn Bova at 4 p.m., enjoy a light meal at 5 p.m. and join a final worship service at 6:30 p.m. Springfield News-Sun
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Cops will perform a tribute to The Police at the State Theater at 7 p.m. tomorrow—tickets cost $10 each and guest band That's the Breaks will join as doors open at 6 p.m. Springfield News-Sun
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Springfield Regional Medical Center welcomed a new therapy dog volunteer at Mercy Health yesterday. Beau—a certified therapy dog from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs working with Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner Nancy Schmelzer—will provide comfort and support to patients and staff. WYSO
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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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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.
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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.
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