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$200K grant allows Clark County and Springfield to make a plan to prevent, reduce homelessness
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (555+ words) Clark County and the city of Springfield are partnering up with the local United Way to address homelessness through a community-wide strategic plan titled "All In Clark County: Addressing Homelessness Together." United Way of Clark, Champaign and Madison counties stated…...
International Motors, once a top employer in Springfield, to sell truck plant
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (260+ words) International Motors, formerly known as Navistar, has agreed to sell its Springfield plant to Roshel, a defense and commercial vehicle manufacturer. It marks the end of International's storied presence in Springfield where it once employed upwards of 6,000 people. The purchase…...
Anticipating ICE in Springfield, 200 residents gathered for rapid response training
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (256+ words) In Springfield, many residents are worried Feb. 3, 2026 will spark a difficult chapter in the city's history. The community expects ICE agents in the coming weeks, since temporary protected status will end for Haitians on at 11:59 p.m. Feb. 3. That's why on Jan....
Springfield data center developer details plans for reduced water, energy use
2+ mon, 3+ week 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
9+ mon, 6+ day 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
9+ mon, 1+ 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
10+ mon, 4+ week 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…...