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Friday, December 20th, 2024

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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

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 12/21/24

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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.

    Sun, 12/22/24

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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.

    Sun, 1/19/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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~ Flannery O'Connor

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