Today
in Springfield
Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Burke, a friendly 50-60 lb. Shepherd mix, is ready for a meet n' greet adoption today at Clark County Dog Shelter (5201 Urbana Road) where his fee covers neuter, vaccines, microchip, dog license, and a free vet check. As colder months approach, the shelter asks community members in need to donate extra blankets. Springfield News-Sun
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Price Stores in Washington Township will close at the end of December after 75 years in business, and shoppers made a final visit to say farewell to cherished memories from proms and weddings — a nod to the deep local legacy. WHIO
- ➤ An outdoor vehicle dealer that has served the area for 72 years (since 1953) will close its doors next week. Longtime customers may need to seek alternatives for outdoor outdoor vehicles. WHIO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Evon Walters, Ed.D., will become president of Clark State College on July 1 after a national search by the Board of Trustees, replacing Jo Alice Blondin, Ph.D., who led the college for 13 years. Clark State College
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Springfield’s RTA is offering free bus rides through Dec. 31 — riders may also have the chance to see Santa on select routes. Check local schedules for more details. WHIO
- ➤ The city approved up to $67,500 in federal Community Development Block Grant funds Tuesday to cover expenses that will keep Springfield’s only dedicated men’s homeless shelter open through March (ensuring shelter during winter). Nonprofit officials said they continue to raise funds for long-term support. Springfield News-Sun
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A new 38-unit apartment complex at 4821 Cornell St. in Northridge is nearing completion and over half its units are already rented at $1,395 a month — it is part of a plan by Premier Property Sales to add 77 housing units to the area in the next 12 months. Springfield News-Sun
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The truth is found when people are free to pursue it.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Today in Springfield
Welcome to the Today in Springfield, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Springfield, Ohio community. If you like the Today in Springfield, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Springfield.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Springfield and across Ohio. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Today in Springfield
A free Springfield community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://todayinspringfield.com/sitemap