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Nearly 150,000 books donated to Clark County kids thanks to local fundraiser

Power of the Purse supports early literacy initiatives in Clark County.

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Mercy Health - Springfield focused on employee retention, recruitment initiatives

Mercy Health strives to care for employees both personally and on the job.

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Nightingale Montessori continues move into new location

The former Bonded Oil building provides more than twice the space, as more Nightingale Montessori students move into the new location.

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Warder Literacy Center to offer language learning nights

Talking, games and music will help encourage language learning at upcoming Talk Time Conversation Classes at Warder.

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Clark County's outlook strong for 2022

A look ahead to what the new year brings for Clark County.

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Chad Druckenbroad brings new restaurant, market to Downtown

Local Chef Chad Druckenbroad will soon be opening Charlo's Provisions & Eatery along Fountain Avenue.

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Equality Springfield seeking new members

Equality Springfield plans to add more outreach and education events this year and is looking for new members to join their efforts.

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Take advantage of outdoor activities, even through the winter

Even on those dreary winter days, improve your winter wellness by getting outside and enjoying the many spaces available to improve your mental and physical health.

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Springfield Museum of Art series features local speaker discussing community building

Speaker series strives to inspire community engagement and open discussion.

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Groceryland becomes an island of hope in the food desert on Springfield's Southside

Groceryland serves as much needed outlet for fresh foods, groceries in Springfield's Southside. 

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Joel Shear's varied talents, interests guide the branches of his business

Entrepreneur Joel Shear has a wide-ranging business he's built on nostalgia, friendships, and a love for Downtown Springfield.

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Public Art to continue growing throughout Downtown Springfield and beyond

Public art has become an asset to Springfield's growing, thriving Downtown.

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Grant funding brings Illuminate Springfield light festival to Downtown

New light festival invites people to explore Downtown Springfield through projections, live performances, and interactive displays.

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Kore 4 Soul Kitchen adds new food truck to the business

South Limestone's outdoor patio pop-up – Kore 4 Soul Kitchen – has added a food truck to the mix.

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Delian Bradley excels both on and off the field

Springfield football star secures more than 30 college scholarship opportunities, several from Ivy League schools  

Development News ice-rink-list

Outdoor ice rink brings patrons and supports local non-profits

New outdoor ice rink provides space for new events and non-profit fundraising partnerships.

Feature Story Simon-Kenton-list

Planning a holiday party? Springfield has the options you're looking for

Whether you're planning a get-together of family and friends or an office holiday party, Springfield has a wide variety of options to meet your needs.

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New PAW Center provides local pet rehab facilities

Mad River Veterinary Hospital recently opened its new PAW Center to provide rehab and therapy services for dogs.

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Shoebox parade becomes a new holiday tradition for NTPRD

A virtual parade engages local families and takes viewers on a ride through Downtown Springfield.

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SantaCon serves as a successful example of non-traditional fundraising

SantaCon is one of a variety of newer fundraising events to support local non-profits in a different, engaging way.