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Several people and organizations were recently honored with Community Impact Awards for the work they do to help the community.

Clark County sheriff honors 3 with Community Impact Awards The Clark County Sheriff’s Office honored several people and organizations with Community Impact Awards for the work they do to help the community.

“These numbers reinforce what we have long known: tourism is not just about welcoming visitors — it is about building a stronger, more resilient local economy,” said Chris Schutte, vice president of destination marketing and communications for the Greater Springfield Partnership (GSP).

Tourism generates $539M economic impact in Clark County in 2025 Tourism generated $539 million in total economic impact in Clark County, as well as nearly 4,700 local jobs, in 2025, according to a study by Tourism Economics, a division of

Ohio politicians are sounding off on the end of temporary protected status for Haitians after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Trump administration could end the program that allowed thousands of Haitians to legally live and work in the Springfield area.

Candidates on local ballots in Nov. weigh in on end of TPS for Haiti Ohio politicians are sounding off on the end of temporary protected status for Haitians after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Trump administration could end the program that allowed thousands

Buc-ee’s lawsuit against Beaver’s Mini Mart in Beavercreek alleging trademark infringement has outraged some community members, who say they cannot believe a massive chain is going after a small mom-and-pop convenience store that has operated for years, long before Buc-ee’s entered the local market.

‘They were here first’: Community blasts Buc-ee’s lawsuit Against Beaver’s Mini Mart Buc-ee’s lawsuit against Beaver’s Mini Mart in Beavercreek alleging trademark infringement has outraged some community members, who say they cannot believe a massive chain is going after a small mom-and-pop

Dayton Public Schools Academy Model is working to set students up for success in college and beyond.

Dayton Public Schools’ Academy Model prepares students for college, career and life Dayton Public Schools’ Academy Model is a cohesive PreK-12 approach to college and career readiness that prepares students for success in school, the workforce and life.

Have you ever tried local honey to alleviate allergies?

Does local honey alleviate allergies? Spring and fall are peak times of the year for millions of people to experience seasonal allergies. Sneezing, watery eyes and stuffy noses can make enjoying the outdoors particularly difficult

Have you been to the nostalgic Pizza Hut in Pennsylvania?

There’s a Pizza Hut preserved in the 1990s: Why we love it A Pizza Hut in southwest Pennsylvania was recently highlighted for preserving its retro 1990s appearance, even as hundreds of other locations have closed across the United States.

Love peaches and dessert? Tell us what you think of this recipe.

Don’t fear the poach: A peach dessert that looks fancy and isn’t difficult The list of culinary terms that intimidate me has always been relatively short. I’ve never been turned off by long ingredient lists or complicated technique. In fact, I seek it

An ongoing children endangerment case in Vinton County where 16 children where found in “terrible” conditions has sparked more interest in an Ohio bill that would ban child marriage.

Vinton County children endangerment case increases interest in bill to ban child marriage in Ohio A recent case in Vinton County revealed 16 children living in severe neglect, prompting Ohio lawmakers to strengthen child marriage laws to protect minors from harmful consequences. Senate Bill 341 proposes raising the minimum marriage age to 18 to prevent early marriages linked to abuse and exploit...

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