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Monday, December 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Culver’s plans to open its first Greene County branch at the shuttered Popeye’s restaurant — 6242 Wilmington Pike in Sugarcreek Township. A public hearing last week reviewed a proposal to add extra parking spaces for the upcoming site. WHIO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Urbana City Schools honored outgoing board members Jim Arter (16 years) and Amy Paul (8 years) for a combined 24 years of service on the board; Superintendent Charles Thiel said their dedication has improved programs for students. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ Northwestern High School won Clark State College’s first Agriculture Quiz Bowl when nine high schools competed in subjects ranging from animal science to crop production. The event aimed to spark student interest in agriculture by showcasing careers in science, technology, and business. Springfield News-Sun
- ➤ Springfield school district reported high staffing expenses and a fiscal deficit this year, prompting the decision to close the School of Innovation to manage costs. The district, which spends $1.8 million on SOI staff for 116 students, said the reduction is needed despite community concerns + to ensure financial sustainability. Springfield News-Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A home improvement retailer agreed to a $4.25M multistate settlement over misleading rebate ads; Ohio will receive about $365,173 to support its Consumer Protection Enforcement Fund. The company will revise ads & update its online rebate tracker as part of the agreement. WHIO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rose Bagford, a nurse at Forest Glen Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, earned the 2025 Ohio Health Care Association Skilled Nursing Excellence Award during a ceremony, as her leadership and new Personalized Care Rounds program received praise. She has mentored many colleagues over 16 years. Springfield News-Sun
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Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market
12:00 a.m. — Clark County Fairgrounds — Entry fee may apply — Discover top antiques and vintage finds from over 2,000 vendors at Ohio's premier antiques destination.
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