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Springfield data center developer details plans for reduced water, energy use
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (627+ words) A new data center will be opening in Springfield in the coming months. This is coming at a time where commercial-scale data centers are becoming notorious for their high consumption of resources such as water and electricity. The owner of…...
Haitian DJ uses music to heal Springfield, OH, community through dance
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (480+ words) It's almost past midnight at a Father's Day house party in Springfield, and the energy inside the glowing house feels low-key. Guests fill their plates with classic Haitian dishes (griot, fried goat, plantains, and macaroni au gratin) while chatting quietly…...
As time runs short for many Haitian immigrants, Springfield attorney says some still have options
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (303+ words) For the rest of 2025, Springfield's Haitian Support Center is hosting legal clinics to help Haitian immigrants living in the city. Many are in the U.S. legally under what's called temporary protection status (TPS). However, that status is set to end on…...
Springfield to remove encampment at Snyder Park, transition people to shelters
8+ mon, 6+ day ago (490+ words) City and park officials cited health and public safety concerns over the encampment of unhoused people developing over the past few months. The city plans to have case managers and clinicians assist. Springfield to remove encampment at Snyder Park, transition…...
Community support slows for Haitian restaurant in Springfield
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (415+ words) After a boom in business late last year, K'k't Bongou in Springfield has been seeing less of a profit from customers visiting the restaurant on Sunset Avenue. After a boom in business late last year, a Haitian Creole restaurant in…...
The story of a Haitian American family reuniting in Springfield, Ohio
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (607+ words) The Haitians in the Heartland series is the result of six months of close collaboration between the Eichelberger Center for Community Voices at WYSO and a group of Springfield residents from Haiti who had been involved in an Internet radio…...
Springfield mayor on immigration challenges, new development: 'It's our job to solve problems"
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (916+ words) Springfield Mayor Rob Rue discusses how the city was in the national news after false claims about its Haitian residents. He also talks about housing, attracting developers, and downtown investment. Springfield mayor on immigration challenges, new development: 'It's our job…...
In new series, Haitian-Americans in Springfield tell their own stories
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (608+ words) Note from the editor: In the past year, many untrue stories have been told about Haitian-Americans living in Springfield, Ohio. We started this series, Haitians in the Heartland, at the Eichelberger Center for Community Voices at WYSO to help our…...
Springfield Neighbors United rally around city's Haitians, other immigrants
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (814+ words) A packed house welcomed Springfield's city council members with loud applause as the members took their seats. During the public comment period of the Jan. 28, city council meeting, most residents thanked the council for supporting the city's Haitian immigrants in…...
Springfield teacher is first Deaf person recognized with Ohio MLK award
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (419+ words) A Springfield teacher received an award through the Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Commission on Thursday for his leadership in Ohio's Deaf community. Arlon Nash is a Deaf teacher at Springfield High School. He's been an educator for…...