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Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Technician Bob Conry advises local homeowners to change their furnace filters monthly and schedule HVAC service twice a year to prevent heating problems this winter. Sean Hawkins in Clayton got his heat fixed quickly for his kids (a common winter fix). WHIO
- ➤ GoBus will launch four new intercity routes that include a stop at the old SCAT transfer station behind Myers Market, giving Springfield riders a connection from Toledo to Cincinnati and other cities. The agreement with the city is effective until July 1, 2028 and may end sooner if redevelopment plans arise. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ On Saturday, Dec. 6, local law enforcement and the Clark County Prosecutor’s Office will launch the Blue Envelope Program to help people with disabilities communicate during traffic stops. The event offers a display of law vehicles and kits (available at local offices) for those who cannot attend. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ Santa will host Holiday in the City events in Springfield, greeting families at the Heritage Center of Clark County on Dec. 6, 13, 20 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Dec. 11, 18 (5 to 8 p.m.), with stops at Snyder Park and Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop. Springfield News-Sun
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Women’s Association of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra will host its 45th Holiday Homes Tour this weekend, guiding visitors through six decorated historic homes as a fundraiser for symphony programs (tickets cost $20 in advance and $25 on-site, available online or at local shops). Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ A new Kwanzaa Black Makers Expo is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts and Conference Center, hosted by the Mbele Leadership Foundation to celebrate Black culture, creativity, and community ahead of Kwanzaa. Springfield News-Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Springfield High School students will perform 'A Christmas Story' at the John Legend Theater on Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. and hold a coat, hat & glove drive, with tickets costing $12.62 for adults and $9.50 for students. 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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