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Feature Story Tracey-Tackett-List

Tracey Tackett shares herself and her love of Springfield through her business ventures

Tracey Tackett wants to make the most out of life as she uses her energy and enthusiasm for Springfield in her businesses.

Feature Story Tourism-PAC-List

New study shows Clark County tourism industry thriving

A recent study shows that visitors to Clark County generated more than $440 million in local economic impact for 2019.

Partner Content City-Streets-List

Springfield neighborhoods see updates with annual street paving project

The City of Springfield is in its third year of repairing and repaving roadways off the main thoroughfare as part of the Neighborhood Street Paving Program.

Development News Art-Museum-LIST

Springfield Museum of Art reopens to the public after months of COVID-19 shutdown

After months of being closed to the public because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Springfield Museum of Art has reopened its doors.

Feature Story SOUP-farmstand-list

Community gardens, farm stands engage residents to help combat food insecurity

Groups like Springfield Ohio Urban Plantfolk can help engage community members and encourage continued growth to combat food insecurity on the Southside of the city.

Feature Story Jennifer-Hardacre-List

Jennifer Hardacre's farm serves community and fulfills her dreams

Jennifer Hardacre celebrates five years of fulfilling her dream of serving the community through the business she built from the ground up.

Development News KCCB-litter-list

Keep Clark County Beautiful's box spurs community-led litter cleanup

The Cleanup Litter Box initiative gives local residents the necessary tools to tackle local cleanup efforts in Springfield and Clark County.

Feature Story Covid-Masks-list

Masks important for community health and continued positive economic momentum

Wearing masks helps to support not only the health of others but also the continued positive economic growth of local businesses.

Feature Story Novolla-Mcclendon-list

94-year-old Clark State student invested in lifelong learning

At 94, Novolla McClendon wrapped up her most recent class at Clark State Community College in the spring, but she says it won't be her last. 

Partner Content Mercy-Virtual-List

Popularity of virtual healthcare visits rises with COVID-19

Virtual healthcare visits across the Mercy Health system have been on the rise since pandemic changes hit Ohio.

Development News HD-Transmission-List

HD Transmission wants to help local kids get their bikes in gear

HD Transmission and Auto Repair wants to pay it forward this summer by offering to fix bikes for local kids free of charge.

Feature Story Keener-Schultz-List

Local friends, entrepreneurs built their business by building handcrafted, custom furniture

Gary Keener and Mark Schultz combined their businesses in 2017 to create Keener & Schultz Fine Woodworks. They create custom built pieces for customers locally and nationwide.

Feature Story Springfield-March-List

Community advisory teams aim to build stronger connections between law enforcement and minorities

Advisory teams for the city and county will strive to be involved in future law enforcement decisions and build stronger ties among minorities and law enforcement agencies.

Feature Story Brittany York lead the Civics Essential trivia series.

A virtual pivot: Year two of Civics Essential ends with online game nights

Initially, trivia events were supposed to take place at 14 libraries across Ohio. Stay-at-home orders brought those plans to a halt, but the resulting platform was still a success.


Development News Mercy-care-LIST

Mercy Health - Springfield encourages patients to get needed medical care

Local hospitals want patients to feel confident coming for emergency care or ongoing treatments because putting off medical care because of COVID-19 can lead to negative long-term health effects.

Feature Story Dana-Matt-List

Dana Matt continues to push herself, even through unexpected challenges

When she couldn't get to the gym because of the coronavirus, Dana Matt found a way to keep moving forward with her fitness-dedicated lifestyle.

Feature Story Storybook-Trail-LIST

Storybook Trail in Yellow Springs invites families to read while enjoying time outdoors

Children and families can now read a story posted along a trail in John Bryan State Park as they enjoy nature and learning together.

Feature Story Housing-Market-LIST

Local housing market stays strong through pandemic

Though COVID-19 changed some home-buying processes slightly, the local market hasn't seen a negative effect from the pandemic.

Development News Best-Springfield-LIST

2020 Best of Springfield competition opens for voting

This year's Best of Springfield competition is revving up as online voting opened this week. Which of your favorites will be winners?

Feature Story Springfield-Summer-List

Summer's not cancelled: What local businesses, organizations offer to boost summer fun

Hiking in the parks, enjoying live music, ice skating and biking are just some of the many things you can enjoy this summer in Springfield and Clark County.