Next Speaker Series Event to Focus on Unity in Diversity
SPRINGFIELD, OH (Nov. 5, 2019) — The Global Education and Peace Network will hold the next installment in its Global Education Speaker Series, “Sharing our Roots: Growing Springfield Together: Unity in Diversity” with Dr. Ravi Khanna, Neha Rekapalli and Johnie and...
Plaza Light Project is On
SPRINGFIELD (Oct. 24, 2019) City of Springfield Service Department employees began draping lights over the trees at City Hall Plaza Thursday, Oct. 24. The lights are part of the holiday decorations that adorn the plaza every year. It takes approximately seven weeks...
Columbia to One Lane Overnight Wednesday
SPRINGFIELD ─ Columbia Street between Center Street and Fountain Avenue will be restricted to one lane of traffic along the northern curb from 9 p.m. Oct. 23 to 9 a.m. Oct. 24. The restriction is due to the parking garage construction.
Commission to Hear Update on Goals and Objectives Tuesday Night
SPRINGFIELD, OH (Oct. 8, 2019) — Springfield City Manager Bryan Heck will update the Springfield City Commission on the City’s progress toward its 2019-2020 goals and objectives Tuesday night, Oct. 8. City Commission adopted the 2019-2020 goals and objectives earlier...
Lagonda Traffic Detoured from Oct. 9 to 18
SPRINGFIELD (Oct. 8, 2019) ─ From Oct. 9 to 18, northeast traffic on Lagonda Ave. from Murray to James streets will be detoured to US 40 eastbound to Belmont to Lagonda. The detour will occur due to sewer installation. The actual lane closure will occur between Gothic...
Home of the Year 2019
Congratulations to Julie and Harold Pool, of 2133 Kittyhawk Avenue, who were selected at the Home of the Year winners for 2019! Home of the Week winners recognized include Daniel Hawk, Rosemary & John Federer, Michael & Sharon Greitzer, Patricia Schafer, David...
Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 6-12
SPRINGFIELD, OH (Oct. 4, 2019) — Fire Prevention Week is Oct 6-12, a public health observance to raise fire safety awareness. The occasion is observed annually during the week of Oct. 9, the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. That fire killed more than 250...
Yellow Springs Corridor Subject of October Speaker Series
SPRINGFIELD, OH (Oct. 3, 2019) — The Global Education and Peace Network will hold the next installment in its Global Education Speaker Series, “Sharing our Roots: Growing Springfield Together: The Yellow Springs Corridor, Then and Now” with Cheryl DeGroat Dover, on...
Local Organization Donates 100,000th Shoe at Lincoln Elementary
SPRINGFIELD (September 27, 2019) ─ Sometimes the glass slipper comes in the form of a cool pair of Skechers bedecked with pink smiley faces and shimmering glitter. At Lincoln Elementary School Friday morning, dozens of volunteers found the shoe that fit for nearly 300...
Beautification Awards to Be Presented
The 54th Annual Community Beautification Committee Awards are scheduled for Sunday, October 6, 2019, at 2 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott - Downtown Springfield. The Home of the Week winners will be recognized and the Home of the Year winner will be announced. Also,...