Stories

Feature Story D-Sweets-LIST

Donyale Hill went from home-baked to storefront and now looks to expand

Lifelong Springfield resident Donyale Hill owns D.Sweets, Cookies & Gifts, which she started as a home-based bakery and has grown into an expanding storefront.

Development News Brittany York lead the Civics Essential trivia series.

Ohio Civics Essential launches Virtual Games; use your Jeopardy and civics knowledge to win prizes

At a time when knowledge of how government works may be most important, Issue Media Group launches an online game event to engage and educate the public-at-large.

Development News Downtown-Passport-List

More than 2 dozen businesses participating in Downtown Passport program

Now's the time to pick up one of this year's Downtown Passports, then visit any of the participating businesses to get your hole punch. Enter to win a prize once you fill your whole card.

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Marta Wojcik leaves Poland, Chicago behind – embraces Springfield’s unique architecture, culture

From Poland to Chicago to Springfield, Marta Wojcik's love of art and architecture led her to the Westcott House and to a community where she'd be excited to plant roots.

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COhatch The Market bustling as restaurants, bars all get up and running

COhatch transformed the original Myers Market building into a co-working space that also features The Market – filled with new locally-owned restaurants a bars.

Development News SpringfieldFarmersMarketLIST

Two Clark County farmers markets slated to return in June

The farmers markets in Springfield and New Carlisle will be starting up for their summer season this month. But, they'll both have altered layouts to meet social distancing requirements set because of COVID-19.

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Winner of inaugural Springfield Hustles advances his business with prizes

Springfield Hustles was exactly the springboard winner Roark Thompson needed to propel his local business - PIPE Ag - to the next level.

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Leaders of Springfield protest share thoughts on the need for racial equality, community support

A peaceful protest in Springfield last Sunday is what organizers hope is the beginning of more community involvement, education, and advocacy for racial equality.

Development News Wyatt-mccubbin-list

Drive-in concert to bring summer vibes from a distance

Tickets are on sale now for the drive-in concert featuring Clark County's own Wyatt McCubbin on June 13.

Feature Story Derrick-Humphrey-List

HRD Apparel offers urban streetwear options to Springfield consumers

Native Springfielders Derrick Humphrey and Kaylen McIntosh created the online urban streetwear shop HRD Apparel to provide more in-demand clothing options directly to Springfield.

Feature Story 4H-covid-List

4-H adapts to find new ways of 'learning by doing'

4-H as an organization emphasizes working together and hands-on learning. Through the coronavirus pandemic, 4-H leaders have had to find new ways to continue teaching and engaging participants.

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A helping hand, not a handout: Ohio offers resources for offenders returning to their communities

One-third of the 6,000 prisoners released each year will return to jail. Across the state, organizations and nonprofits are trying to change that.


Development News Witt-Entrepreneur-Class

Wittenberg leads the way as Ohio's only liberal arts college to offer entrepreneurship major

Wittenberg University is the only liberal arts college in Ohio where students can choose to major in entrepreneurship.

Feature Story Chris-Lewis-List

Chris Lewis reinvests in Springfield

Chris Lewis has spent his life building his career in Springfield and has dedicated himself to supporting the city as much as the city has supported him.

Feature Story Red-Moon-list

Area farmers, local meat markets stepping up to provide products customers need

As stay-at-home orders began months ago, and as stories of meat shortages have come to rise in the past couple weeks, farm-to-table businesses and local meat markets have been a reliable asset to many customers looking to keep their families fed.

Development News feed-the-field

Local entrepreneur launches T-shirt line to raise funds for Clark County food banks

Locally owned LWS Tax & Accounting Services has created a T-shirt fundraiser to support Clark County food banks. "Feed the Field - Feel the Love" shirts are available to purchase online through Sunday, May 10.

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Business beginnings: What local retail looks like when shops reopen May 12

Retail businesses are allowed to reopen their storefronts Tuesday, May 12, after more than six weeks of mandatory closures because of the coronavirus. What will this new business environment look like for business owners and customers?

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Speakeasy Ramen’s Clayton Horrighs followed a winding road to deliver top-notch cuisine

Executive Chef Clayton Horrighs didn't follow an easy road to bring Speakeasy Ramen to Springfield. Though the path was rocky, the rewards of the thriving Pan-Asian restaurant are many for Horrighs, his employees, and diners alike.

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Livestreamed concerts becoming a successful fundraising tool for local organizations

Springfield native Griffin House took to Facebook to livestream a concert as an effort to raise funds for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Clark, Champaign, and Logan Counties. 

Feature Story Rose-Mural-Line

Murals and public art help establish memorable locations throughout downtown

Public art has started to become a staple of Springfield's downtown atmosphere. The  murals and art installations tell stories of Springfield's rich history.