Springfield News-Sun
More than 20 things to do before school starts
Springfielders know how to make the most of the summer. During the summer season, festivals fill up downtown, the splash pads and trails stay busy and the county fair takes over the last week of July, meaning that there’s plenty to do between now and...
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State eyes changes for math standards
Ohio schools have new standards to help students perform better in math under a bill headed to Gov. Mike Dewine’s desk. Among the new provisions in Senate Bill 19, Ohio schools must provide evidence-based academic intervention services to students who...
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Dayton Air Show draws huge crowd of spectators
The 52nd Centerpoint Energy Dayton Air Show opened Saturday, June 13, at the Dayton International Airport during sunshine and warm temperatures with crowds of spectators ready to look up. Lines at the entrance were long but moved quickly, and entering...
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SHOPPING UNDER SURVEILLANCE A
growing number of businesses are installing Flock cameras and other types of automated license plate readers outside their stores, including some of the largest retail chains in the country. Stores and shopping centers say they use the technology for...
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Juneteenth events to honor major milestones
The United States has existed for 250 years, Springfield for 225 years and, for 175 years, a symbol of American history has stood here at 620 Piqua Place — the home of George and Sarah Gammon. In the 19th century, the Gammon House was an Underground...
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Police, OSU partner to ID violent crime hotspots
The Springfield police division is working with Ohio State University and partner agencies to identify violent crime hotspots in the city to inform continued policing efforts. Researchers with Ohio State will help SPD identify violent crime “hot...
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Property tax elimination won’t be on fall ballot
Entities that rely on roughly $24 billion in property taxes to provide vital services to their residents can heave a sigh of relief knowing the effort to eliminate their main revenue source won’t be on the November ballot. Brian Massie, co-founder of...
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LOCAL SOCCER FANS LOOK FORWARD TO WORLD CUP
The World Cup returns to the United States on Thursday, June 11, and will showcase a sport played at the highest level that has increased in popularity here since the last time the tournament was played in this country in 1994. Many area fans attended...
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Disability advocates: Bill would further limit care
Disability advocates and people who are disabled themselves shared their frustration with state lawmakers over a new set of proposed regulations for certain Medicaid providers, particularly those who provide home health and personal services. Their...
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Ohio cities begin receiving marijuana tax revenue
public services. The distributions stem from Senate Bill 56, which created the Host Community Cannabis Fund and directs 36% of Ohio’s adult-use marijuana excise tax revenue to municipalities that host dispensaries. Sen. Steve Huffman, R-tipp City,...
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Gearing up for peak biking season
Cyclotherapy general manager Brittany Estep works on a Schwinn bicycle at the shop on Tuesday, June 2, in Springfield.
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Fighting in Middle East not letting up despite ceasefires
RAMALLAH, West Bank — Ceasefires have been announced, often to great fanfare, in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. So why is there still so much fighting? In just the last few weeks, Israeli forces have captured more territory in Gaza and killed two top Hamas...
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War in Iran drives up fuel, fertilizer costs for farmers
The war in Iran, which started in late February and has shown no clear signs of ending, is continuing to raise fuel and fertilizer prices during Ohio’s planting season, pushing costs up for farmers. Chad Warner, a Darke County farmer and member of the...
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Rising waters close some roads, prompt rescues
Excessive rainfall in Clark County and surrounding areas caused flooding issues Wednesday, May 27, for local homeowners and forced the evacuation of one family from their home. In Harmony Twp., Clark County, rescue crews from Harmony Twp. and...
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Auditors to Ohio lawmakers: Pause property tax reforms
County officials are asking state lawmakers to pause on passing additional property tax reforms as they work to adjust to the complexity of five bills passed last year. With the threat of a grassroots effort to eliminate property taxes altogether, the...
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Wittenberg University not closing soon, making improvements
Wittenberg University in Springfield is not in imminent danger of shutting its doors, and is making changes to attract students and donors, university provost Brian Yontz said in a recent interview with the Springfield News-sun. Yontz said he does not...
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THOUSANDS OF AGENCIES CAN SEARCH PLATE DATA
Automated license plate readers are everywhere, constantly recording information that is entered into searchable databases. A Springfield News-sun investigation found that local police departments are sharing their data with thousands of outside law...
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Gas prices keep summer travel projections flat
Record high gas prices aren’t stopping travelers from hitting the road this holiday weekend, but they are limiting how much they will be on the roads throughout the summer. AAA predicts an estimated 1.7 million Ohioans will travel 50 miles or more...
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Witt earns NCAA tourney berth in baseball for first time in 32 years
The Wittenberg Tigers will play in the NCAA Division III baseball tournament for the first time since 1994. Wittenberg (31-11) received an at-large berth when the bracket was announced Monday, May 11. It will play Webster University (30-14) on Friday,...
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Clark-shawnee to move forward with reduction plan
District leaders are working on next steps after Clark County voters rejected the Clark-shawnee Local School earned income tax levy for a third time. About 62% of voters were against the levy, and 38% were for it, according to final, unofficial...
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MOTHER’S DAY A SPECIAL TIME FOR LOCAL MOMS
In honor of Mother’s Day, the Springfield News-sun talked with five mothers about their joys, struggles and accomplishments — and everything else about being a mom. From the kitchen table experiences to the long days and nights, these moms share their...
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Ohio to implement Medicaid work requirements in 2027
Following last year’s passage of a federal reconciliation bill also called the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” or the “Working Families Tax Cuts Act,” states will be required to implement work requirements for certain Medicaid members by Jan. 1,...
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Senators press military on Israel’s evacuation zones
BEIRUT — A dozen U.S. Democratic Senators have called for the U.S. Central Command to answer questions about American coordination with Israel in declaring broad “evacuation zones” in Lebanon and Iran, alleging that the practice may violate...
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Key takeaways from primary election
Area voters decided several important local tax issues in the Tuesday, May 5 primary — while setting the stage for a November election with local, statewide and national ramifications. Statewide contests were decided by less than a quarter of Ohio’s...
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Trump threatens Iran’s civilian infrastructure
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure, including desalination plants, if a deal to end the war is not reached “shortly.” Tehran...
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Batter up!
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Andrew Abbott in a spring training game earlier this month. Abbott will lead the Cincinnati Reds as the Opening Day starter against the Boston Red Sox at 4:10 p.m. today. The game will have the usual activities of the...
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Clark County teachers receive excellence awards
Four Clark County teachers were honored and celebrated this week for their dedication to local students. Beckitt Bostick, Allison Cody, Tonya Collinsworth and Leah Terrell received the 2026 Excellence in Teaching awards Monday during the 37th awards...
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Award-winning teacher loves ‘light bulb moments’
Leah Terrell went into teaching because she likes working with kids. Growing up, she worked at various children’s ministries at her church and as a camp counselor with all types of children, so she said “it seemed like a natural fit.” Terrell, in her...
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Educator passionate about using experiences to teach
Tonya Collinsworth was always a curious kid who loved learning and enjoyed sharing what she learned with others. Collinsworth, in her 26th year of teaching, teaches 7th and 8th grade science in the Clark-shawnee Local School District. Growing up,...
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OHIO FACES A CHILD CARE CRISIS
Families across Ohio struggle to cover the cost of child care, and the situation may soon worsen. Advocates argue eligibility for publicly funded child care should be on par with other states to support working families and the economy. Child care...
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Recycling center fire prompts shelter-in-place
A large fire at Santoro Metals on Thursday in Springfield created a massive plume of smoke over the city. The fire, at 820 Sherman Ave., was on a large pile of material planned to be recycled, including metal, vehicles and refrigerators, Springfield...
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Trump, Dewine pay respects to 6 killed in war
DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. — President Donald Trump and Ohio Gov. Mike Dewine paid their respects Wednesday at a Delaware military base where the remains of six U.S. service members, including three from Ohio, killed in the crash of a refueling...
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Teacher of 20 years to be recognized for excellence
Beckitt Bostick became a teacher because children have been a large part of her life, from babysitting and doing art projects and playing games, to working with them in 4-H clubs. Bostick, who is in her 20th year of teaching, has taught second grade...
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Supreme Court will hear Haiti TPS case in April
Haitians with Temporary Protected Status who live in the United States will be protected from detention, deportation and loss of work authorization for at least another month as the U.S. Supreme Court considers legal arguments in the case, the high...
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Honda plans to cancel new U.s.-built EV models
Citing declining profitability, Honda said it is canceling the planned launch of three U.s.-produced electric vehicles, including one model that would have been made in Ohio. A spokesman for Honda in Ohio said the company will be flexible in response...
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‘Peep’ into Clark County history
Natalie Fritz (left), archivist and outreach director for the Clark County Historical Society at the Heritage Center, and volunteers Jennie Zimmer (center) and Virginia Warren work to recreate a mixture of historic Clark County scenes on Wednesday for...
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MARCH MADNESS BEGINS IN DAYTON
All eyes are on Dayton as the First Four of the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament returns this week, but there’s more than just basketball on the schedule. Find out what the First Four means to the city, meet the people behind making it...
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DHS asks Supreme Court to let removal proceedings begin
The solicitor general with the U.S. Department of Justice asked the U.S. Supreme Court this week to lift a lower court order blocking the cancellation of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti. The Trump administration is seeking emergency intervention...
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Trump touts region’s manufacturing in visit
President Donald Trump visited southwest Ohio and northern Kentucky Wednesday afternoon to tout his efforts to bring down prescription drug prices and boost the economy — while throwing weight behind an effort to unseat U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie in...
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The road to Buc-ee’s and some adjustments made
As the grand opening of Ohio’s first Buc-ee’s store inches closer, construction on the massive 74,000-square-foot gas station/ convenience store is wrapping up and nearby roadways have been upgraded to accommodate the anticipated influx in...
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Cedarville music professor urges kindness, unity
During a service in Haiti several decades ago, a young boy would sing in front of a silent congregation. Unbeknownst to him, that first public performance would mark the beginning of a successful career. Music would take that child, Lou Lilite, from a...
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Neighbors push back against data center
As data centers become a hot-button issue across the region, Urbana residents continue to voice concerns following City Council’s decision to pass a temporary moratorium on such developments. Thor Equities is considering developing a $1 billion data...
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Charlie Crabill honored with 2026 Kuss award
The recipient of the 2026 Richard L. Kuss Lifetime Achievement Award was recognized as a servant leader deeply dedicated to Springfield’s success. Charlie Crabill received the award during the Greater Springfield Partnership’s annual meeting and...
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‘ALL IN’: INITIATIVE TO TACKLE HOMELESSNESS
With the city’s primary shelter operator nearing closure, local officials and the United Way unveil a strategic blueprint aimed at ending the cycle of housing instability for good. The 15-month ‘All In Clark County’ initiative aims to replace reactive,...
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ODOT to weigh nearly $55M in road projects
Ohio Department of Transportation decision-makers will consider advancing a proposed $54.6 million of Dayton-region highway projects in a vote set for March 25. In all, that amount in funding for a quartet of proposed southwestern Ohio projects will...
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Urbana approves 12-month moratorium on data centers
Urbana City Council passed a resolution to impose a temporary moratorium on data centers for 12 months to allow city officials time to investigate the impact a data center would have on the local community. At the beginning of Tuesday night’s meeting,...
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Family of man detained by ICE faces dark reality
“Why did they take my daddy?” Juan Arriaga Reyes and his family thought they were doing everything right. For the last 14 years, Reyes, a native of Mexico, checked in with immigration to renew his work permit. He had a home T-shirt business, a social...
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Stadium undergoing more than $6M in renovations
The Springfield High School stadium is undergoing a $6 million renovation that’s expected to be completed by this fall. The renovations include a new digital scoreboard and the replacement of the track, concrete, blacktop, and bleacher seating, as...
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Review of independent audit of city accepts findings
A state review of an independent audit of the city of Springfield in 2023 has accepted findings and did not indicate any need for further review beyond a separate investigation. The Ohio Auditor of State office reviewed Clark, Schaefer, Hackett &...
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Building futures for job, housing opportunities
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton and the Springfield-clark Career Technology Center showcased a new partnership and modular home build on the school’s campus. A preview Thursday showcased the partnership and build that’s “changing the way...
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Investors buy Springfield golf course for over $2.2M
Springfield attorney Nathan Stuckey said he and a partner purchased Windy Knoll Golf Club on Roscommon Drive earlier this month for more than $2.2 million. The buyer, Windy Knoll Holdings LLC, paid the seller, Nostalgic Golf LLC, $2,227,500 in the...
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Proposed data center in Urbana generates unease
A proposed $1 billion data center in Champaign County is causing an uproar among community members. The potential data center is being proposed at the corner of State Route 55 and U.S. Route 68, adjacent to the Rittal facility, in Urbana. Over the...
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Trump uses address to say U.S. is ‘winning’
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump declared during a marathon State of the Union on Tuesday that “we’re winning so much” — insisting he’d sparked an economic boom at home and imposed a new world order abroad in hopes it can counter his sliding...
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Housing construction in Urbana to begin this year
Crews will begin construction later this year on a mixed-use housing development approved in Urbana. Highland Real Estate’s Dugan Place will be located behind Walmart, 1840 E. U.S. Highway 68, and will have access from Lippincott Lane and North Dugan...
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Consumers office urges state to reject $189M in charges
An office representing consumer interests is urging state regulators to reject nearly $190 million in charges to operate older Eisenhower-era coal-fired electric generation plants. It says the cost to run the plants was greater than the electricity...
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Springfield teen’s project highlights homelessness
Springfield has a large homeless population and a local high school senior wants to bring attention to the issue. Springfield High School senior Bella Narcelles has launched a social media campaign to educate the community about the realities of...
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DATA CENTER DEBATE: THE PRICE OF POWER
Massive data centers — sprawling facilities that are hungry for electricity, thirsty for water and supported with tax breaks — are proposed across southwest Ohio. Supporters say they create jobs and are needed to position Ohio for the future. Others...
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Study: Prices at pump lowest earlier in week
If you have to fill up your vehicle, try to do it at the beginning of the week. A yearlong study of high and low daily gas prices by Gasbuddy released this week shows that Ohioans are most likely to find the lowest prices at the pump on Mondays. Gas...
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Culver’s could come to downtown Springfield
Downtown Springfield may see a Culver’s location if a purchase agreement for land at the former site of the Executive Inn moves forward. The Springfield City Commission last week had a first reading on a purchase and sale agreement for property at 325...
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GISA’S $18.9M expansion to reshape STEM education
Global Impact STEM Academy continues to make progress and is within budget on the phase II expansion of its Upper Academy on Clark State College’s campus. GISA is an independent STEM school, with STEM standing for science, technology, engineering and...
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Rev. Jesse Jackson was ‘movement unto himself’
CHICAGO — The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protégé of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and twotime presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader’s assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84. As a young organizer...
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Dayton Children’s to expand in Urbana and Springfield
Dayton Children’s Hospital in March will acquire Mercy Health’s pediatric practice in Urbana and rehabilitation services in Springfield, according to an announcement from the children’s hospital system. “We know the path to children’s health is...
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Marker will recognize city’s first Black physician
The Conscious Connect Community Development Corporation was approved for its third Ohio Historical Marker in Springfield, this one for Thomas William Burton, Springfield’s first Black physician. “Dr. Burton is arguably the most decorated Springfield...
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AI TRANSFORMING COLLEGE CURRICULUM
Clark State College has launched its first program integrated with artificial intelligence. The college says that Assist AI, an advanced, faculty-facing artificial intelligence platform, is being used by nursing programs to better prepare students to...
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Senior housing proposed for southwest Springfield
An around 60-unit affordable senior living development is being proposed for the south side of Springfield. The development, which is still in early preliminary phases, would house adults 55 years and older and rent units for around $850-900 monthly,...
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Dewine announces free kids eyesight program
Clark County is one of 15 Ohio counties to pilot a new statewide children’s eyesight program. Gov. Mike Dewine visited Northeastern Elementary School on Monday to discuss the new Ohiosee program, which brings critical vision services, including...
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DHS spokesperson: No ICE mobilization plan known
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security this week said it did not have immediate and specific plans to mobilize Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to send to places with large Haitian populations like Springfield and South Florida for...
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Dewine: ICE to give notice prior to Springfield surge
The state will have at least 24hours’ notice prior to “any kind of [ICE] surge into Clark County,” Ohio Gov. Mike Dewine said the U.S. Department of Homeland Security told his office. Springfield has been bracing for a potential surge in Immigration...
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Donations pour in for local immigrant support
Outside support for Springfield groups helping Haitian immigrants has been substantial in the past few weeks, with hundreds of thousands in monetary donations pouring in. While groups like Springfield G92 are grateful for the help, they asked people...
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Churches ready to help children if parents removed
Some U.s.-born children of Haitian parents in Springfield could end up living in local churches if the federal government ends Temporary Protected Status and their parents are removed. The Trump administration is appealing a ruling from a federal...
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MAY PRIMARIES WILL HAVE BROAD IMPACT
Ohio’s May 5 primary election will decide issues that could impact your property and income taxes and set the stage for a November election with national, statewide and local repercussions. Voters will elect new faces to every statewide executive...
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Wittenberg to combine admissions, aid offices
Wittenberg University plans to combine its admissions and student financial services departments into a single Office of Student Financial Services. “This exciting restructuring will ensure our students have a one-stop shop for financial aid, student...
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Haitian restaurant diners react to TPS ruling
Rose Goute Creole restaurant in Springfield saw a small lunch rush Tuesday afternoon, with several patrons saying they came specifically to support Haitian business. The mood was guarded optimism, since a federal judge the evening before blocked the...
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Springfield advocates energized by TPS ruling
A judge’s decision to halt the end of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti has galvanized advocates in Springfield, as critics in the city call the ruling a setback and await an appeal they hope will overturn it. A federal judge on Monday evening...
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