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Springfield, Ohio Patch AM: a 5 min read

Coffee in hand, Springfield? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police seek witnesses after Springfield officer injured by fleeing ATV driver
  • How a three-vehicle I-70 crash led to a local fatality
  • Why Springfield bans backyard fireworks even though Ohio now allows them

Also on today's calendar: Make a Chia Friend - Springfield, OH 2026 and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: When is a car not a car? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 84, low: 67.
  • Monday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Injury status of Springfield officer struck by ATV updated (daytondailynews.com) — A Springfield Police Division officer hit by an ATV while investigating gunshots on North Belmont Avenue Wednesday evening has been treated at Mercy Health–Springfield and released from the hospital. Investigators say the ATV driver fled south after striking the officer, and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is assisting. Residents who saw anything are urged to contact Springfield police or email SPDTips@springfieldohio.gov.
   

2. Huber Heights man dies after three-vehicle crash on I-70 in Clark County (dayton247now.com) — A deadly three-vehicle crash on I-70 in Clark County left a Huber Heights man dead and sent another driver to Springfield Regional Medical Center with serious injuries. Troopers from the Springfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol say the crash involved a Kia and two Ford trucks near mile marker 51 in Mad River Township, and the investigation is ongoing.
   

3. Cities may ban fireworks even if state law allows it (daytondailynews.com) — If you live in Springfield, you’re not allowed to set off consumer fireworks at home this Fourth of July, even though Ohio law permits them on certain days and times. The article explains how state rules work, lists nearby communities that ban or allow fireworks, and shares safety reminders and potential penalties for violations.
   

4. Trump's Great American State Fair draws criticism, sparse crowds of supporters for semiquincentennial (gwhatchet.com) — Two Springfield residents traveled to Washington, D.C., to attend President Trump’s Great American State Fair on the National Mall, describing it as a patriotic, mostly nonpolitical celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday. The fair has drawn sparse crowds, criticism from Democrats over funding and partisanship, and several performer cancellations, while organizers and many attendees insist it’s meant to unite Americans across political lines.
   

5. ‘Immigrants are America': Dozens rally in Springfield to show support for Haitian immigrants (daytondailynews.com) — A large crowd gathered Friday at Springfield City Hall Plaza to support Haitian immigrants and protest the Supreme Court’s decision allowing an end to Temporary Protected Status. Speakers warned that thousands of Haitian residents in Springfield could face deportation, hurting local families, businesses, and health care staffing. Counterprotesters also appeared, but the event remained peaceful as organizers stressed that Springfield can be both patriotic and pro-immigrant.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday July 4
  • Champion City Half Trax vs. Quincy Doggy Paddlers →
    Carleton Davidson Stadium
    5:05 pm
    • Monday July 6
  • Aspiring Artists
    Xenia Community Library 415 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
    10:30 am
  • True Crime Night
    Xenia Community Library 415 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday July 7
  • My Brother's Keeper
    Hayward Middle School Springfield, OH 45506
    8:45 am
  • The Buzz About Pollinators with Gorman Heritage Farms
    Xenia Community Library 415 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
    10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • "While the state passed a law allowing Ohioans to discharge fireworks on certain holidays, the city of Springfield opted out of that.
    Fireworks cannot be discharged by a non-professional within the city of Springfield. “This incident serves as a reminder that fireworks can cause… (Nextdoor The Field)
  • Here are some firework safety tips for pets from Northside Veterinary Clinic.
    Best of luck keeping your babies safe this holiday. (Nextdoor Sunset to Kenton)
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Clean Team Lead at Walmart in Springfield, Ohio in Springfield. Apply here.
  • Gordon Food Service posted a job opening for 3rd Shift Freight Handler - Part-Time in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: When it is turning into a driveway! (Thank you Dana J. for sending it in!)
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