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Springfield, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 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:

  • How a nearby air mobility hub could shape Springfield’s future economy.
  • Why Springfield ranks so high for deadly springtime crashes
  • How Springfield veterans helped launch a nationwide Honor Flight movement

Also on today's calendar: Friends of the Clark County Library Members Only Sale and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
  • Friday: High thin cloudiness, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NAAMCE Expands the Test Environment Which Advanced Air Mobility Innovators Need to Validate and Scale (evtolinsights.com) — Just outside Springfield, the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence is expanding its test environment for drones and next-generation aircraft, strengthening Ohio’s role in future aviation. The facility’s build-test-fly ecosystem and BVLOS capabilities could attract high-tech companies, research partnerships, and jobs to the Springfield area as advanced air mobility moves closer to commercial reality.
   

• WA metro area among the 10 most dangerous in the U.S. for spring driving (kiro7.com) — Springfield ranks among the nation’s most dangerous metro areas for spring driving, with 31.1% of its traffic deaths occurring between March and May over the last decade. A broader study of 387 metros and Washington state data highlight how seasonal changes, teen drivers, and summer travel can sharply increase crash risks, underscoring the need for extra caution on local roads.
   

• Second Honor Flight of 2026 to depart next Tuesday « The VW independent (thevwindependent.com) — Honor Flight, the nationwide program flying veterans to Washington, D.C., actually began with conversations among World War II veterans at a VA clinic in Springfield. The article highlights how local physician assistant Earl Morse organized the first flight in 2005, which has since grown into a national volunteer effort, while also detailing an upcoming Flag City Honor Flight trip for Vietnam-era veterans.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Ok Everyone, I am Looking for a reputable roofing company to provide an inspection and estimate.
    I am concerned that previous roof repairs may have been completed improperly and have been advised that the workmanship may be causing additional… (Nextdoor Parkwood)
  • A mosquito spray that really works.
    We are needing it this year, with all the standing water . It’s Paul Harvey’s Mosquito spray mix. 3 cans of cheap flat beer (open day before mixing)… (Nextdoor Northridge)
  • The Retail Odyssey Company posted a job opening for Now Hiring: Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Springfield. Apply here.
  • Springfield City Schools posted a job opening for ESOL Teachers (TESOL endorsements) - General Posting in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Yellow Springs

  • Carl Anthony Moore (ysnews.com)
  • Michelle Obama Talks Art Of The 'Swerve'; Mindful 'Third Act' In Live SXSW London IMO Edition: 'This Is Probably The Last Chapter In My Career' (deadline.com)
  • These Ohio Ice Cream Shops Are Still Making Magic The Old-Fashioned Way In 2026 (everafterinthewoods.com)

Urbana

  • Establishing a stronger firefighter cancer tracking system: Why national registry participation is crucial in Urbana (urbanacitizen.com)

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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Springfield

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