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Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Springfield native Chad Wilson, replacing longtime director Kerry Pedraza, was named executive director at United Way of Clark, Champaign, and Madison Counties. He brings almost 20 years nonprofit experience & will review the strategic plan with the board before making any changes. Springfield News-Sun
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Becky Robinson and Entitled Housewife will perform at the Clark State Performing Arts Center on March 20 at 8 p.m.—she is known for viral comedy and original songs that have drawn fans nationwide. Tickets cost between $30 and $60. Clark State College
- ➤ Families gathered downtown on Friday evening when Holiday in the City opened with thousands of festive lights, fireworks and an outdoor ice rink, as Santa arrived on a fire truck—marking the start of a five-week celebration. Springfield News-Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local officials and community leaders will meet in a town hall on immigration this Thursday to discuss the scheduled Feb. 3 end of temporary protected status—raised amid worries about enforcement—with NAACP and G92 hosting the event for Springfield residents to ask questions. Participants include Mayor Rob Rue, City Manager Bryan Heck, and local advocates who will explain how the changes may affect the Haitian community. Springfield News-Sun
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mercy Health is expanding its care by acquiring two new Fairborn locations. Mercy Health—Occupational Health Services will open today and Mercy Health—Fairborn Family Medicine will open Dec. 3 at 7774 Dayton Springfield Road. WHIO
- ➤ Aldi recalled two holiday treats by Silvestri Sweets due to a packaging mix-up that swapped the labels for undeclared allergens—wheat in the pecan bark and pecans in the cookie butter—and the affected items sold in multiple states such as Ohio should be returned for a refund or discarded. WHIO
- ➤ Mental Health Services has shared tips to help Springfield residents manage holiday stress and anxiety by advising them to watch for signs such as withdrawal and changes in eating or sleeping habits—MHS will offer quick access to crisis walk-ins, therapy, and mobile crisis teams while urging anyone in need to call or text 988. Springfield News-Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wittenberg University named BJ Coad as its new head football coach effective Dec. 1—he is a 2008 alumnus with coaching stints at Syracuse, Marian, Butler, and Ohio Dominican University. WHIO
- ➤ Champion City baseball team is now called Champion City Half Trax to honor Springfield’s World War II legacy by nodding to the city’s past when International Harvester built half-tracks. Owner Leach said he made the change in recent weeks to show his plan to keep the team here — the team will play this summer at Carleton Davidson Stadium in the Prospect League. Springfield News-Sun
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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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