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New lab at Clark State College to support students with disabilities

The PAES Lab at Clark State College will launch with its first cohort of students on July 25, a continued expansion of Clark State’s partnership with TAC.

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Springfield City School District increases focus on mental health

Springfield City School District is working to highlight and address mental health concerns among employees, students, families, and the community.

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Equality Springfield creates comfortable spaces for LGBTQ+ community

Shantel Pickett has opened up and felt part of the community because of her involvement with Equality Springfield.    

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Erica Lunderman serves as Clark County's first black female assistant prosecutor

Erica Lunderman's role as a Clark County assistant prosecutor helps fulfill her drive to help others.

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Bradley Minerd is dedicated to equality, community, and service

Equality Springfield's leader shares his commitment to equal rights and the Springfield and Clark County communities.

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Stronger Together returns as major western Clark County event

Stronger Together strives to raise funds for the New Carlisle Rotary, The Barrett Strong Foundation, and Tecumseh Strong.

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Springfield City Schools offer non-traditional graduation options

Springfield City School District celebrates all types of graduates in GED/Adult Education ceremony

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Annual, new celebrations upcoming for Juneteenth

Junenteeth and Fatherfest celebrations will include a new prayer breakfast in addition to annual favorite activities.

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Jordan Lyons represents Ohio women on Special Olympics golf team

Jordan Lyons heads to represent Springfield and Ohio in the Special Olympics USA Games.

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Mercy Health finds good fit for new employees through Project SEARCH

Students with disabilities learn on-the-job skills through Mercy Health - Springfield partnership with Project SEARCH.

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The State Theater prepares to come back to life

Locally-run Altered State Group takes on ownership of the theater where updates have already started.

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New mural coming to State Theater wall

The newest Downtown public art piece will be a mural themed around 'rebirth' and will be painted as a community collabroation.

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First Fridays in Downtown Springfield to bring a summer-ready feel

The June 3 First Friday will include the addition of a stage to City Hall plaza, featuring live evening performances.

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Meet Springfield's Community Navigators

The Community Navigators are charged with enhancing business development relationships in underserved communities.

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Sights from out and about at IndieCraft

Catch up on the IndieCraft festival that took over Downtown Springfield last weekend.

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Arbor Day celebration, Tree City USA ceremony returned for 2022

City of Springfield brings back Arbor Day celebrations following pandemic pause.

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IndieCraft 2022 to take stage

What you need to know to go to IndieCraft 2022.

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Urbana's Monument Square District grows, keeps downtown energy alive

Second Saturdays return to downtown Urbana as new businesses keep popping up on the Square.

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Get ready for Springfield's Summer of Music

Free and low-cost music options fill the warm-weather months in Springfield.

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Abuela's Kitchen opens in Downtown Urbana

New Venezualan restaurant lands on the square in Urbana.