Local News

Speaker of the House Matt Huffman bangs the gavel next to Senate President Rob McColley before the State of the State address by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine in the Ohio House chambers at the Ohio Statehouse on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (Samantha Madar/The Columbus Dispatch via AP, Pool)

Credit: AP

Ohio Senate, House each passed their ideal budget; What’s next?

Dr. Rudy Fichtenbaum conducts a meeting of the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio board of trustees on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Julie Carr Smyth)

Credit: AP

STRS names new executive director for teachers’ retirement system

A father hugged his son at the scene of a Northwestern School District bus crash that killed one student and injured more than 20 others on State Route 41 near Springfield, Ohio Tuesday, August 22, 2023. The bus, carrying 52 elementary students on their way to the first day of school was struck by a mini van and rolled over. FILE PHOTO

Credit: Springfield News-Sun

Ohio House passes school bus safety bill spurred by deadly Clark County crash

$In 2023, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine helped unveil the re-imagined Welcome Center on I-70 eastbound in Preble County and announced the plan to replace 33 rest area buildings over the next four years. SAMANTHA WILDOW\STAFF$

All I-75 rest areas in region to be closed for months starting July 7

SCAM ALERT: Scammers posing as BMV texting Ohioans about fake unpaid tickets

Gabe's opened its new distribution center in Clark County on April 4, 2023, but now is facing some controversy over claims of discrimination from some employees. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

Credit: Bill Lackey

Springfield NAACP: Gabe’s employees sent home amid discrimination allegations

Clark County Common Pleas Court cases

Clark County Municipal Court cases

Hello, I’m Sandbar! Born amidst the rhythmic hum of a manufacturing plant, my three siblings and I were nurtured by the warmth of the machinery, as well as our loving Momma of course. One day after we were weaned, a magical gust of wind swept us off our tiny paws and carried us to a place of safety - Paws Animal Shelter. Here I’ve grown into a playful, curious kitten. I love exploring new nooks and crannies, and my sweet nature makes me a joy to be around. I’m ready to sprinkle some of my magic into a loving home. Adopt me and let’s create enchanting memories together. Come visit me at the Paws Animal Shelter, 1535 West U.S. Highway 36, Urbana. Check out Paws at pawsurbana.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/paws.urbana, on Petfinder at petfinder.com or call 937-653-6233. To apply to adopt any of our cats or kittens, visit pawsurbana.org. Paws is in need of volunteers and foster homes. CONTRIBUTED

Champaign County Pet of the Week

Luna is a sweet dog looking for adventures. She will do best with an active family that has the ability to interact with and exercise her often. She will be an “I want to go with you” bye-bye dog. Sweet girl with a distinctive coat, and gorgeous eyes. Come visit her and take her home. Clark County Dog Shelter is at 5201 Urbana Road, Springfield. CONTRIBUTED

Clark County Pet of the Week

Natasha Martin, left, VP of corporate responsibility & community relations officer of KeyBank SW and Central Ohio, and Rachel Goff, executive director of Neighborhood Housing Partnership, socialize during an open house celebration of the construction of seven homes on Clifton Avenue on Monday, June 9, 2025, in Springfield. JOSEPH COOKE/STAFF

Latest set of affordable Clifton Avenue homes finished, offer ‘new beginnings’

Local Photo Galleries

Photos: Group gathers to celebrate new homes on Clifton Homes

Maggie Tan, center, and Chloe Jiang, front left, rising sophomores at Stony Brook University, adjust the inside of a boat before using it for slalom round 1 of the Solar Splash on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Clark County Fairgrounds Championships Park Lake. JOSEPH COOKE/STAFF

PHOTOS: Scenes from Day 3 of Solar Splash competition

Tecumseh High School celebrated its Class of 2025 graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 31 at Spitzer Stadium. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO / MARSHALL GORBY

Credit: Marshall Gorby

PHOTOS: Scenes from Tecumseh and Springfield high school graduations

Dan Jacob looks at giraffe and penguin Legos in his store on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Brick Base. JOSEPH COOKE/STAFF

PHOTOS: Springfield gets new Lego Store

Crews use a specialized machine to pick up concrete barriers following the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Monday May 26, 2025. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF

Credit: Bryant Billing

PHOTOS: Scenes from the NATO Parliamentary Assembly events in Dayton on Monday

Education

Credit: AP

STRS names new executive director for teachers’ retirement system

Credit: Springfield News-Sun

Ohio House passes school bus safety bill spurred by deadly Clark County crash

Ohio Senate President Rob McColley, R-Napoleon, takes questions from reporters alongside Senate Finance Chair Jerry Cirino, R-Kirtland, shortly after unveiling the Senate's initial tweaks to the state's proposed 2026 and 2027 operating budget on June 3, 2025. AVERY KREEMER/ STAFF

Credit: Avery Kreemer

Ohio Senate budget lets schools keep more cash in the bank, still caps amount

Tom Jenkins, former Greenon Local Schools STEM teacher, was one of five to be introduced as an inductee to the National Teacher Hall of Fame Class of 2025 on national television show, CBS Mornings in New York City. Contributed

Former Greenon teacher Jenkins headed to Hall of Fame, gets time on national TV

Bob Hill, superintendent of Springfield City Schools, Ohio State Senator Kyle Koehler, and Beavercreek superintendent Paul Otten pose for a photo after Hill and Otten provided testimony in the Ohio Statehouse. Photo courtesy of Beavercreek City Schools

Local school superintendents testify against state budget bill’s funding plan

A student works on a project at Greene County Career Center on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF

Credit: Bryant Billing

Springfield CTC soon to grow, but has eye on other tech schools’ waitlist issue

Former area school administrator sentenced to 18 months in child sex abuse case

Adam Dixon, left, works in a welding/fabrication shop in Dayton and wants to move up in his shop by taking advanced manufacturing classes at Sinclair Community College. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

Credit: JIM NOELKER

Ohio expands College Credit Plus access to high schoolers for in-demand jobs