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Champion City Pops, Sweets & Treats to open in brick and mortar Downtown Springfield location

Welcome Champion City Pops, Sweets & Treats: The local fan-favorite, handcrafted popsicle pop-up shop finds a permanent location in Downtown Springfield.

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Champaign County Locally Grown offers virtual market with weekly pickups

Vendors from Clark and Champaign counties sell food and artisanal goods in a weekly virtual marketplace attracts shoppers from both counties and beyond.

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From social media group to in-person community: Clark County Food Fiends choose to 'embrace local'

Clark County Food Fiends group members have become champions for the local food scene and, in turn, ambassadors for Springfield and Clark County.

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Memorial basketball tournament honors the life of fallen Deputy Matthew Yates

Tracy Yates plans a basketball tournament to celebrate her husband's legacy, bring the community together, and support future law enforcement officers.

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Paper artist Cheong-ah Hwang finds home, community in Springfield

Cheong-ah Hwang enjoys the personal interactions she has with visitors to her studio among Hatch Artist Studios.

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Executive Chef Darin Mitchell is living his dream with Stella Bleu Bistro

Long hours and hard work have led to the success of Stella Bleu Bistro in Downtown Springfield.

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Art of the Cocktail puts the fun in 'fun'draising

10th annual Art of the Cocktail fundraiser once again brings Mardi Gras vibes.

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'Mayhem at the Masquerade' brings interactive dinner theater to Springfield

Springfield Civic Theatre and the Woman's Town Club present 'Mayhem at the Masquerade' at the historic Buchwalter House.

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Global Impact STEM Academy celebrates a decade of successes

GISA offers a unique public school option with a different focus than traditional school.

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Bridal show to showcase local vendors, Springfield's Downtown

The Valentine Bridal Spectacular at the Bushnell Event Center will give local vendors a chance to connect with brides interested in Springfield weddings.

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Dance, Stomp, Shake to take Kuss Auditorium by storm

Regional dance competition and performance to bring crowds to Springfield for multi-day event.

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Foreclosure assistance available for residents of Clark County and beyond

The Neighborhood Housing Partnership is working to support homeowners in need with foreclosure assistance.

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Update: The State Theater renovations continue

Hear from Craig Dillon, architect of record for The State Theater project, about the updates underway for the iconic Downtown Springfield building.

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Art Noire celebrates black culture and expression

Art Noire: A Declaration of Expression is a community-wide event at the Springfield Museum of Art.

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Hartman Rock Garden awarded $75,000 grant

Funds will be "a game changer" for the unique Springfield art site.

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Neighborhood Housing Partnership reaches out to more residents with new location

Neighborhood Housing Partnership's new Southside satellite office makes its services even more accessible.

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Wittenberg University's Civic Internship program engages students through community organizations

Some Wittenberg students will focus on civic engagement and community building during summer internships.

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Issue Media Group set to launch new publication ‘The Helm’’ serving Greater Sandusky Region

Issue Media Group is excited to announce the company’s latest online news platform – The Helm Sandusky. This publication will tell the stories of investment, innovation, entrepreneurship, and individuals that are shaping the Greater Sandusky Ohio region.

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Spend a night exploring local holiday light displays

Carve out time to explore some of the fun light displays in and around Springfield.

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City permit, inspections data shows community growth

2022 brought a rise in building permits and inspections showing community-wide growth.