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Voting 201: Options in Ohio, plus myths debunked

Now more than ever, your voice needs to be heard. Here’s how to do it safely and on time.


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Chris Chilton shares music, positive attitude with Springfield audiences

Chris Chilton is a firefighter who has built his own business as a local DJ offering unique event stylings that are all his own. 

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Housing, utility assistance needed throughout the community as pandemic continues

Local organizations are working to help households that continue to struggle with making ends meet to cover essential needs, such as rent and utility payments.  

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Springfield continues growth with mentorship from Quint Studer

Quint Studer serves as a mentor for The Chamber of Greater Springfield's focus on the city's growth and development.


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New Carlisle opens Tool Lending Center to assist city residents

The New Carlisle has made it easier for city residents to make home improvements by creating a new Tool Lending Center.

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Civics Essential: What do judges do and why is it important?

Due to lack of information, some voters, while choosing candidates for the executive and legislative branches on their ballots, skip judicial races. Here's why you don't want to do that, plus ways to learn about judges around the state.

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Local school districts stepping up to bridge the digital divide many students face

Springfield City and Tecumseh schools are working to bridge the gaps in technology access to keep students connected, even from home.

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Local artist Peter Hrinko brings art to life with Springfield Heroes mural series

From beer can labels to building-side murals, local artist Peter Hrinko is sharing his talents with his hometown.

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Springfield pushes forward with housing development, revitalization

Housing development and revitalization projects are bustling throughout the city.

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Pushing forward through COVID-19

Many Springfield and Clark County projects have continued through the pandemic, keeping local growth and development alive and well.

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Nettie Carter-Smith's life has been fueled by her passion to serve

Mentor's played a role in the person Wynette "Nettie" Carter-Smith has become, and she's lived her life to be a role model in her own right.

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Help make sure Springfield's sunflower field returns next year

Volunteers can sign up to help harvest sunflower seeds to be replanted next year.

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Wittenberg professor has aspirations to run in 2022 gubernatorial race

Local professor and author Julius Bailey hopes to take his accomplishments a step further by starting a campaign to run for the position of Ohio governor in 2022.

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United Way uses COVID-19 fund to support organizations making local impact

As essential needs for food and shelter grew, the United Way of Clark, Champaign and Madison Counties created a fund to help local organizations support the community.

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Ohio voters have options as Election Day nears

Ohio voters have choices in addition to in-person, traditional voting on Nov. 3.

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A new downtown mural project brightens the southside, brings youth together while apart

Project Jericho and The Conscious Connect have partnered to bring yet another mural to downtown Springfield.

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Beyond the Looking Glass continues to recreate itself to find new business

Beyond the Looking Glass provides patrons a chance to find and share their creative sides.

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Mobile Mammography unit helps ensure access to screenings, even during the pandemic

Mercy Health's Mobile Mammography unit will travel throughout the community in August, offering mammograms in 15 minutes or less while following safety guidelines.

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More than math and reading: Schools support students' health and well-being

Aside from the current health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, schools have become a place that support the health and well-being of kids in a variety of ways.


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Flourish owners focused on more than traditional bouquets

Flourish owners Rebekah Hart and Audrey Vanzant founded their business on principles of uniqueness and sustainability, with a local focus.