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United Way of Clark, Champaign, and Madison Counties raises more than $1.2 million

Wednesday, August 27, 2025
“When community members invest in our mission, they help neighbors of all ages and backgrounds overcome barriers to stability and success. Eighty-five cents of every dollar goes directly toward meeting local needs, which allows us to deliver maximum support where it matters most.”
Feature Story New Carlisle native Kate Hasting, who helped organize the upcoming Hasting Farm Fest 2025 with her mother, Libbee Maxson, will venture home from Nashville to perform iat the event in late September at the Clark County Fairgrounds.

Nashville musician and New Carlisle native returning for a second try at Hasting Farm Fest

Mark MeszorosWednesday, August 27, 2025
Country singer Kate Hasting is returning home to play at an event she’s helped organize, Hasting Farm Fest 2025, a two-day affair at the Clark County Fairgrounds full of music and other fun and poised to raise money to fight hunger.
Development News STNA program

Springfield City School District adds more Health Career opportunities for students

Thursday, August 21, 2025
The Springfield City School District is adding new State Tested Nursing Aide (STNA) high school courses for the 2025-2026 school year, in alignment with the district’s Healthcare Career Pathway.
Feature Story Co-working space at The Hive

The Hive: Building a home for small businesses to grow

Lauren CaggianoThursday, August 21, 2025
“I grew up when everything was closing downtown,” he says. “When we moved back, we saw signs of redevelopment happening. We wanted to do our small part of that.” 
Development News Springfield 2051

Springfield 2051’s Kick Off Event scheduled for August 15

Thursday, August 7, 2025
The Springfield 2051 Kick Off Event on August 15, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts and Conference Center.
Feature Story Last year’s overall winner, Dine-in Hawaiian

Springfield Rotary Gourmet Food Truck Competition returns for 11th year

Mark KoestnerThursday, August 7, 2025
“I guess you would say the secret sauce hasn’t changed much. If you have an event that has live entertainment, good food, and beverages in a really cool park setting in the summer months, that tends to draw people."
Feature Story Springfield Jazz & Blues Fest draws in large crowds of jazz and blues fans.

3 questions with Springfield Jazz & Blues Fest producer Richard Carey

Brittany LantzThursday, July 31, 2025
"The downtown area of Springfield just lends itself to a kind of jazz and blues feel and a vibe. Another city might be looking more at rock and roll. Another city might be more inclined to have a country music or bluegrass feel, but in Springfield, it just seems to be the right city for jazz and blues."
Feature Story Torte & Iron Cafe

A recipe for success at Torte & Iron Café: The merger of three Springfield businesses

Alexandra LehmanWednesday, July 30, 2025
“We realized combining them into one unified concept would allow us to focus our efforts, streamline operations, and create a stronger brand."
Longform Justin Nance at the Van Wert Health Fair.

Ohio hygienist trains future workforce through outreach role

Shandra MartinezMonday, July 28, 2025
Justin Nance blends teaching and patient care to combat workforce shortages and inspire the next generation of dental hygienists in Ohio.
Feature Story On-The-Rise at the Springfield Farmers Market

On-The-Rise’s farm-based program aims to teach a range of life skills

Mark MeszorosWednesday, July 23, 2025
Located outside Springfield, nonprofit organization On-The-Rise offers a farm-based program that aims to provide “underserved” youths with life skills that will help them now and in the future.
Feature Story Simpson works throughout summer break to support her ag students.

Summer doesn't slow down for agriculture educatorsTeaching and mentorship continue during summer break in South Charleston, Ohio

Jake ZajkowskiFriday, July 18, 2025
“At the fair, you can find ag teachers everywhere. We’re supporting members during weigh-ins, helping with any animal issues or illnesses, and acting as a liaison between FFA programs and fair organizers. We keep everyone in the loop on rule changes and help make things run smoothly.”
Development News ‘Fulton’s Longest Table’, a continuous table of several hundred people, meant to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Springfield City School District will provide supplies for K-8 students for fifth consecutive year

Thursday, July 17, 2025
“Back-to-school season should be a time of excitement and new beginnings — not anxiety over what families can or cannot afford.”
Development News The Mercy Health Foundation Golf Classic

Golfing with purpose: The Mercy Health Foundation Golf Classic returns

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
“The Golf Classic has always been about community and this year, we’re taking that mission a step further by serving as a launch point for the health system’s campaign to help men own their health before it’s too late."
Feature Story The Welcome Project hosted by Southgate, organized by the Nehemiah Foundation, and equipped by the Literacy Center, harnessing volunteers from 20+ local churches.

Literacy is foundational: The Clark County Literacy Coalition is addressing literacy for all ages

Brittany LantzWednesday, July 16, 2025
“We have a lot of people in our community right now who have the education, have the experience, have the skills, have the life experience that could be in some of the jobs that we need in manufacturing, but they don't speak English well enough to get those jobs – that's a literacy issue.”
Longform Gary Watson stands in his yard in front of his chicken run, protected from predators by bird netting and wooden fencing.

Backyard poultry flocks are gaining popularity in Clark County

Jake ZajkowskiMonday, July 14, 2025
Residents share their take on having a backyard flock and all it entails.
Development News Clark State College in Springfield

Clark State selected as one of three schools to implement One Million Degrees program

Brittany LantzWednesday, July 9, 2025
“This initiative directly aligns with our mission to support students holistically — academically, personally and professionally — and it provides a proven framework that helps students not only start college, but complete it. We are proud to bring this opportunity to our community and look forward to seeing the impact it will have on student success.”
Feature Story Woeber Mustard Company's Plant

Woeber Mustard celebrates 120 years of products made right here in Springfield

Sarah SpohnWednesday, July 9, 2025
“Our goal is to be a very strong brand in Ohio, and it all starts here for us. We’ve had many employees who have been with us for 30 or more years. That’s been a huge benefit to our business. That’s why the local community, Springfield and Clark County, are so important to us. We’re based right here, everything is made here, and ships right out of here.”
Feature Story The Shift-ology team at Co-Hatch

Shift-ology: Springfield-based communications agency receives national recognition

Alexandra LehmanMonday, June 30, 2025
"At Shift-ology, we believe we win when our clients win, and that’s exactly what these awards represent. Whether it was helping a school reach new students, telling a sustainability story for an agricultural client or elevating an important community issue, every recognition we’ve received ties back to real impact for our partners."
Development News Honda team members volunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank in Springfield, Ohio.

Second Harvest Food Bank receives $75,000 grant

Brittany LantzTuesday, June 24, 2025
“This grant will help us reach more families, more seniors, and more children with nutritious food—while also giving us the flexibility to meet the increasing need in our region."
Feature Story One of the more than 400 Springfield High School graduates who received their diploma this year.

Springfield City School District shares 100 successes from the 2024-2025 school year

Brittany LantzMonday, June 23, 2025
“Highlighting all of those groups, especially achieving things on a state and then even sometimes on a national level, sets the stage for what Springfield students can accomplish."
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