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2020 housing market finishes strong, 2021 outlook positive

Natalie DriscollFriday, January 8, 2021
Moving into 2021, positive trends in the housing market don't seen to be slowing, and the local board of realtors won't be slowing their work either.
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Hatch Artist Studios brings new life to an old building

Steve SchlatherThursday, December 17, 2020
Once the home of the Metallic Casket Company, Hatch Artist Studios in Downtown Springfield has been reborn as a collection of studios for local artists.
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Cindy Price recognized for volunteer work supporting suicide survivors

Darci JordanThursday, December 17, 2020
Cindy Price was recently honored for her dedication to Clark County's Local Outreach for Suicide Survivors since the loss of her own son in 2009.
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Chef Gabi Odebode looks to bring her Afromeals concept to Springfield

Natalie DriscollThursday, December 17, 2020
Afromeals owner Chef Gabi Odebode is hopeful about her goal of bringing her brand to Springfield and becoming part of the local food scene.
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Systemic racism is embedded in our society due to past issues that led to present problems

Bob SandrickWednesday, December 16, 2020

In some ways, Ohio has been progressive on civil rights issues, but we have a long way to go with housing, education, employment, and healthcare. Bob Sandrick interviewed a few people around the state hoping to drive change.

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Studebaker's on 41 to open in former Collier's location

Natalie DriscollThursday, December 10, 2020
Studebaker's will add to their New Carlisle and Urbana locations by opening a new Springfield restaurant in the former Collier's building on Route 41.
Feature Story Ramar-Santa-LIST

Family reenergizes longtime holiday tradition in Ramar Estates

Natalie DriscollThursday, December 10, 2020
Kevin and Angela Elliott have worked to bring back the tradition of the drive-through neighborhood Christmas light display in Ramar Estates.
Feature Story TAC-cargo-LIST

Million milestone: TAC Industries makes cargo nets for the USAF and celebrates 1 million mark

Darci JordanThursday, December 10, 2020
Since the mid-80s, TAC Industries employees have fixed and manufactured cargo nets for the U.S. Air Force, sometimes making as many as 11,000 nets per month.
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Downtown aglow as lights, music provide outdoor experience in place of Holiday in the City this year

Natalie DriscollThursday, December 3, 2020
Holiday in the City was cancelled this year because of COVID-19 risks, so the committee instead designed a lighting plan to make Downtown Springfield a 'winter wonderland.'
Feature Story covid-tracing-LIST

Local contract tracers working hard to keep up with growing COVID-19 numbers

Steve SchlatherThursday, December 3, 2020
Contact tracing can help limit the spread of COVID-19 with quarantines, and local contract tracers are facing the challenge of keeping up with  positive cases on the rise.
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Carolyn Kearns Young devoted to health, wellness of her hometown communities

Darci JordanThursday, December 3, 2020
Carolyn Kearns Young is happy to be serving her hometown in her role as Director of Community Health for Mercy Health - Springfield.
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Opioids and the pandemic: In the midst of isolation, there is hope

Bob SandrickThursday, November 19, 2020

Although Ohio will likely have more overdose deaths this year than last, local courts and organizations are working to help people recover without penalty.

Feature Story Douglas-Hotel-LIST

Douglas Hotel and North, South Elementary buildings to become senior housing

Natalie DriscollThursday, November 19, 2020
After years of sitting vacant, the historic Douglas Hotel and former North and South Elementary buildings in Urbana will soon provide affordable senior living spaces.
Feature Story Scott-Griffith-LIST

Scott Griffith has dedicated his life to his community, his family and 'Famous' chicken

Natalie DriscollThursday, November 19, 2020
Scott Griffith and his wife Kim have ventured a journey to not only sell chicken, but also to invest in the communities that have invested in them.
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Mercy Health Foundation's annual gala goes virtual, needs community support

Darci JordanThursday, November 19, 2020
The Mercy Health Foundation of Clark and Champaign Counties will host it's annual fundraising gala virtually this year, with a goal of raising $125,000 to provide health support through the Second Harvest Food Bank of Clark, Champaign, and Logan Counties.
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Local partnership helps make homeownership possible

Darci JordanThursday, November 12, 2020
For the second year, Neighborhood Housing Partnership of Greater Springfield has partnered with Springfield-Clark CTC for students to have firsthand experience building a home. 
Feature Story Caring-Kitchen-LIST

Caring Kitchen serves Urbana, Champaign County for 35 years

Natalie DriscollThursday, November 12, 2020
Caring Kitchen continues its 35 year mission to serve community members in need, despite COVID-19 challenges.
Partner Content Chamber-partner-list

Working as a team promotes continued community growth and development

Darci JordanThursday, November 12, 2020
Chamber mentor Quint Studer shares insight about not only attracting business and talent but also keeping and maintaining what already exists. 
Feature Story Springfield-Hustles-finalists

Springfield Hustles finalists vie for shot at $80,000 in cash and business support prizes

Natalie DriscollThursday, November 5, 2020

The five finalists in the second annual Springfield Hustles competition will go head-to-head with their final pitch presentations next Thursday, Nov. 12.

Feature Story Morgan-Bowman-LIST

Unexpected adoption led to changes in Morgan Bowman's family, career and life

Darci JordanThursday, November 5, 2020
Morgan Bowman hadn't planned to adopt children, but that all changed with her oldest son.
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