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State review of independent audit of Springfield city includes no findings
17+ hour, 58+ min ago (315+ words) A state review of an independent audit of the city of Springfield in 2023 has accepted findings and did not indicate any need for further review beyond a separate investigation. Eviston said during the city's regular commission meeting Tuesday that she…...
Springfield 2051 community summit rescheduled for March
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (169+ words) Feedback collected as part of the Springfield 2051 project will be presented at a free public summit next month. Feedback collected as part of the Springfield 2051 project will be presented at a free public summit next month. The event, which was…...
Appeals court now weighing whether to end, extend TPS for Springfield Haitians
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (484+ words) Credit: David Sherman, Video Producer | Josh Sweigart, Investigations Editor The decision of whether potentially thousands of Haitians in the Springfield area can legally continue living and working in the U.S. on Temporary Protected Status now sits before a federal appellate court....
Springfield Mercy Health emphasizing heart health around cancer care
1+ week, 5+ day ago (283+ words) Mercy Health " Springfield is encouraging people to protect their heart health before, during and after cancer, a practice known as cardio-oncology. "Cancer care does not stop with treatment alone," said Lisa Gibson, director of oncology services at Mercy Health " Springfield....
Wedding show event to be held in Springfield next week
1+ week, 6+ day ago (285+ words) An annual bridal event will be held next week in Springfield for soon-to-be brides and engaged couples. The Valentine Wedding Show will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Bushnell Event Center, 22 N. Fountain Ave. "The region's top…...
Ohio Historical Marker in Springfield for city’s first Black physician approved
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (575+ words) The Conscious Connect Community Development Corporation was approved for its third Ohio Historical Marker in Springfield for Thomas William Burton, Springfield's first Black physician. "Dr. Burton is arguably the most decorated Springfield hero who has not received his just due....
Hamilton, Springfield selected for Ohio’s drone responder pilot
2+ week, 2+ day ago (370+ words) Hamilton Police/Fire/EMS and Springfield Police/Fire/EMS are among nine agencies chosen statewide to take part in a new, first-of-its-kind program that uses drones to help first responders reach emergencies more quickly. The Ohio Statewide Drone First Responder…...
TPS Haiti: DHS claims no specific plans to mobilize ICE in Springfield - but says ICE is there
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1129+ words) The U.S. Department of Homeland Security this week said it did not have immediate and specific plans to mobilize Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to send to places with large Haitian populations like Springfield and South Florida for detention and removal…...
Springfield police chief says no active danger after bomb threats
2+ week, 3+ day ago (812+ words) Springfield Police Division Chief Allison Elliott said there was no immediate threat to the community after emailed bomb threats led to road closures and early dismissal for all Springfield City School District students. Multiple public agencies including several Springfield City…...
City asks people to avoid downtown Springfield, citing safety concerns
2+ week, 4+ day ago (141+ words) Springfield residents and visitors are asked to avoid downtown near the Springfield Police Division and court buildings due to "safety concerns that are impacting traffic flow," according to the city. Affected streets include Fountain Avenue, Columbia Street, North Street and…...