Tuesday, December 17th, 2024
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A series of community events in Springfield and Urbana, including a hospice ribbon cutting, holiday entertainments, a historical lecture, and a food pantry, are scheduled for this week. Springfield News-Sun
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A school bus and two other cars were involved in a crash in Clark County, with no students injured. WHIO
- ➤ A car, pickup truck, and school bus were involved in a collision in Springfield with no serious injuries reported. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ Two individuals perished in a Springfield house fire exacerbated by oxygen tanks that intensified the blaze. WHIO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ohio awards $24 million in grants to various agencies for traffic safety improvements and initiatives aimed at reducing traffic-related fatalities. WDTN
- ➤ Wright-Patterson Air Force Base's airspace was temporarily closed due to unauthorized drone activity, with no impact reported on base operations. WHIO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Springfield High School's Premier Valorant ESports team clinched their first state championship, showcasing teamwork and skill development in competitive gaming. Springfield News-Sun
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The Nutcracker: A Classic Holiday Ballet
The 35th Annual Nutcracker tells the enchanting story of Clara and her magical journey with a Nutcracker Prince during a memorable Christmas celebration.
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35th Annual Nutcracker Performance
Experience the classic Christmas tale of The Nutcracker, showcasing Clara's magical dream with battles, fairies, and beloved characters at Kuss Auditorium.
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Santa & the Grinch Paint Off
A festive paint-off event featuring Santa and the Grinch at the Courtyard by Marriott in Springfield.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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