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Champions Park: The Clark County Fair and so much more

As Champions Park looks toward growth, the focus on historical roots and agriculture remains strong.

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Pretzelmaker to move to Downtown Springfield

With the closing of the Upper Valley Mall, Pretzelmaker will move Downtown to serve up their much-loved food, drinks, and a new treat.

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Checks and Balances: Join us for this important Civics Essential virtual discussion

The virtual panel will cover the biggest issue yet: How do we balance power?

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Performing Arts Center returns to in-person shows for 2021-22 season

In-person performances will be back at the Clark State Performing Arts Center this year.

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Shawn Flarida prepares to make a second go at The Run for a Million

Horse reining pro Shawn Flarida calls Clark County home, but travels far and wide to continue growing in the profession he loves.

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Jefferson Street Oasis Garden provides fresh produce, more to residents of southwest Springfield

Community members of all ages make use of all areas of the Jefferson Street Oasis Garden and gain everything from produce to fresh eggs and fresh air to green space.

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COhatch to host throwback grand opening celebration

Head back to the future at COhatch's 80s-themed throwback grand opening party.

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Champion City Kings stir up hometown pride

Springfield's Champion City Kings offer another form of fun, affordable, local entertainment.

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Summer Arts Festival boasts free entertainment while boosting local involvement, tourism

Springfield's summertime tradition - the Summer Arts Festival - is back with live concerts, theater performances and more.

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Checks and Balances: Our final Civics Essential event

The virtual panel will cover the biggest issue yet: How do we balance power?

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Backpack drive hosted by COhatch going strong

There's still time to donate a backpack to support local military families.

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Johnny Appleseed Museum at former Urbana University to reopen

A fundraising campaign has made it possible for Urbana's Johnny Appleseed Educational Center and Museum to reopen its doors.

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Ambitious data collection project to advance criminal justice in Ohio

Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice O’Connor, Justice Donnelly, the Ohio Criminal Sentencing Commission, and an ad-hoc committee are gathering information from courts statewide to build a database to eliminate bias and help with more consistent, fairer sentencing.


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Downtown Springfield offers fresh, unique wedding venue options

Getting married? Downtown Springfield could be the wedding venue you've been looking for.

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Support local non-profits during Food Truck Thursdays

Learn about local non-profits, donate to support them, and snag lunch during Food Truck Thursdays.

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Schneider's Florist, Benjamin Steel among generational businesses thriving in Springfield

Long-standing generational businesses are a cornerstone of Springfield's business community.

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Antonia Turner is following in her father's footsteps

Springfield Police Division Lt. Lou Turner set an example that led his daughters Antonia and Annmeri to want to pursue the same profession.

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IndieCraft returns to Mother's this weekend

IndieCraft is back with a mix of beers and bands at Mother Stewart's.

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Autumn Trails Stables provides equine support to those in need

Autumn Trails Stable relies on volunteers, community support to provide equine-assisted services in Clark County.

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Stronger Together: a non-profit collaboration

The New Carlisle Rotary Club, Tecumseh Strong and The Barrett Strong Foundation have teamed up for a fundraising event coming in July.