Friday, December 20th, 2024
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A respected Clark County deputy, with a commendable five-year service in the Miami Valley area, was honored by multiple law enforcement agencies in a funeral procession. Springfield News-Sun
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ ODOT trucks are preparing roads for winter weather, urging drivers to maintain distance for safety. WHIO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A woman repeatedly drove her car into a man's house during an altercation because he refused to exit the property. WHIO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Karen Spaulding-Chicketti resigned as principal of Fairborn City Schools due to personal reasons. WHIO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ohio's Agriculture Director, Brian Baldridge, highlights the ongoing severe drought's impact on farmers and discusses potential relief through House Bill 683, aiming to provide $10 million in aid. WYSO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mercy Health - Springfield Regional Medical Center addresses discrepancies in Leapfrog safety grades and highlights its ongoing improvements and expansions in patient care and safety. Springfield News-Sun
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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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Springfield Spectacular Scavenger Hunt Adventure
Explore downtown Springfield through a self-guided scavenger hunt featuring local history, art, and interactive challenges.
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