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šŸŒ± How Springfield Police will use a new $120,000 state crime grant

Greetings Springfield! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How Springfield Police will use a new $120,000 state crime grant
  • How Springfield residents really feel about Haitiansā€™ protected status vote.
  • Meet the Springfield student earning top leadership honors at Ohio Wesleyan

Also on today's calendar: Cultivating Mushroom Logs and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 71, low: 40.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny; windy, cooler, with a high of 54 and low of 33 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Governor DeWine Announces Grants for Local Crime Reduction Strategies (ohio.gov) ā€” Springfieldā€™s Police Division will receive $120,000 from the stateā€™s violent crime reduction grant program to support ongoing efforts to prevent and investigate serious offenses locally. The funding is part of $3.4 million awarded to 44 Ohio agencies, backing overtime, technology, and targeted patrols aimed at making communities like Springfield safer.
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2. Springfield residents share mixed feelings on Haitian TPS vote (wdtn.com) ā€” Springfield residents are reacting strongly after the U.S. House voted to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitian migrants, a community that many say is helping revitalize the city. Local pastor Carl Ruby and residents share both support and concerns, while some voters say Congressman Mike Turnerā€™s backing of the measure could sway their choices in the upcoming election as the bill heads to the Senate.
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3. 2025-2026 Golden Bishop Awards (owu.edu) ā€” A Springfield student, Mack Fincham, has been named a Fraternity & Sorority Member of the Year at Ohio Wesleyan University for his ā€œtransformativeā€ leadership in Alpha Sigma Phi. The Golden Bishop Awards honor studentsā€™ service, leadership, and campus impact across many organizations, showcasing how Springfield natives are standing out in academics, Greek life, and community engagement just an hour from home.
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4. House passes bill to extend TPS for Haitians (haitiantimes.com) ā€” Springfield faith and advocacy leaders are wrestling with how to truly center Haitian voices as they rally around families worried about deportation and TPS uncertainty. A recent roundtable at Greater Grace Temple mixed powerful calls for love and solidarity with sharp disagreements over representation, transparency, and ā€œwhite saviorism.ā€ Participants say Springfield is showing real support, but also confronting who gets to lead and speak for Haitians.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This big black male dog is running around Carousel drive carousel drive.
    No collar on. Call me if heā€™s yours. 419-564-6260. (Nextdoor Torrence Dr/E Home Rd)
  • Hello neighbors!
    I am again looking for another couple workers to help me in my business! We have some but still need more, so if you are interested or know someoneā€¦ (Nextdoor Holiday Hills)
  • Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Receiver Stocker Overnight in Springfield. Apply here.
  • Checkers & Rally's - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member East Main in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.

Ok Springfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Springfield

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Springfield

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.