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Springfield, Ohio Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning Springfield! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Will Springfieldās popular $2 ride service soon run on weekends?
- What Electraās $850M Springfield plant could mean for local jobs
- How one Springfield woman is quietly rewriting kidsā futures with books
Also on today's calendar: Gemstones Across the World - Springfield, OH 2026 and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 68. š¶ Hot!
- Monday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Springfield's micro transit system surpasses 100,000 rides in first year (wyso.org) ā Springfieldās on-demand micro transit service has already provided over 100,000 rides in its first year, offering $2 trips anywhere within the cityās 21āmile limit on weekdays. City leaders and Clark County planners are now weighing weekend and wheelchair-accessible expansions, backed by $1 million from ODOT and new local driving jobs paying more than $23 an hour. 
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2. Electra to build $850M manufacturing plant in Ohio (manufacturingdive.com) ā Electra plans to invest $850 million in a new manufacturing plant at Airpark Ohio next to SpringfieldāBeckley Municipal Airport, bringing nearly 2,000 jobs to the Springfield area. The facility will build up to 400 hybridāelectric aircraft a year and taps into the regionās growing advanced air mobility ecosystem near Dayton and WrightāPatterson Air Force Base. Ā Ā Ā
3. Turning shame into purpose: A Springfield mentor helps kids learn to read (whio.com) ā A Springfield literacy coach is helping local children overcome low reading proficiency rates by offering confidence-building tutoring sessions in her Reading Room. Drawing on her own struggle with dyslexia, sheās working to boost Springfield City Schoolsā early-grade literacy numbers and is seeking grants and scholarships to keep sessions affordable for families. Ā Ā Ā
4. āSoak up every moment;' Outgoing Clark County Fair royalty share advice for next kings and queens (eagledayton.com) ā The Clark County Fair is in full swing at the Springfield fairgrounds now through July 31, celebrating local 4-H history and youth leadership. Outgoing fair king and queens share how 4-H shaped them, reflect on visiting dozens of Ohio fairs, and offer advice to the next Clark County royalty about embracing new experiences and savoring every moment. Ā Ā Ā
5. Uncertainty lingers for Springfield's Haitian community ahead of TPS expiration (abc6onyourside.com) ā Thousands of Haitian residents in Springfield face deep uncertainty as Temporary Protected Status is set to expire Monday, potentially affecting about a quarter of the cityās population. Local advocates at the Haitian Support Center are scrambling to help families seek asylum and legal advice, while state and national leaders remain sharply divided over whether TPS should continue. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Springfield
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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The Power of Play - Springfield, OH 2026 ā
Davey Moore Statue, 514 S Limestone St, Springfield
10:00 am
Thursday July 30
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Other local events
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My Brother's Keeper
Hayward Middle School Springfield, OH 45506
8:45 am -
Gemstones Across the World - Springfield, OH 2026 ā
Davidson Interpretive Center, 5638 Lower Valley Pike, Springfield
10:00 am -
Shades of HUNKS at O'Conner's Irish Pub (Springfield, OH) 08/18/26 ā
O'Conners Irish Pub, 2200 N Limestone St, Springfield
8:00 pm -
Shades of HUNKS at O'Conner's Irish Pub (Springfield, OH) 08/19/26 ā
O'Conners Irish Pub, 2200 N Limestone St, Springfield
8:00 pm
Tuesday July 28
Wednesday August 12
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
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š Events Nearby
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Ohio School Cybersecurity Compliance ā
Vernet Ecological Center at Glen Helen Nature Preserve, 405 Corry St, Yellow Springs
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Aspiring Artists
Xenia Community Library 415 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
10:30 am -
Xenia Art Club: Grandma Prisbrey
Xenia Community Library 415 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
2:00 pm -
My Brother's Keeper
Hayward Middle School Springfield, OH 45506
8:45 am -
America 250: Liberty Bell Cross-Stitch
Xenia Community Library 415 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
1:00 pm -
Movie Showing- Jurassic Park (Rated PG-13)
Xenia Community Library 415 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
3:30 pm -
Summer Reading Book Club: Jurassic Park
Xenia Community Library 415 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
6:00 pm
Monday July 27
Tuesday July 28
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello everyone!
A young female cat showed up to my property the other day, poor thing seems pregnant. I have called around and everyone is full for the low cost spayā¦ (Nextdoor W. Clark St) - Anyone looking to make a few bucks today doing some basic cleaning or unpacking or loading Iām just moving into a new place.
I need a few things done willing to pay $15 per hour serious replies only not looking for anyone to make a quick buck and not do the work. 419 320ā¦ (Nextdoor Glen Terrace)
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Online Order Filling Team Supervisor in Springfield. Apply here.
- Springfield City Schools posted a job opening for Preschool Teacher/Intervention Specialist Teacher - Clark Early Learning Center 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: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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