Two groups of Springfield City School District students who observed Earth Day, April 22, by participating in community beautification projects at their respective schools. 

Springfield City School District’s School of Innovation is helping highschool students reach even higher heights in their education with drone classes. Unmanned aerial systems classes provide 10-12 graders with hands-on experience flying drones, and preparing them for a growing workforce.

A writing camp serving young writers in the community is launching its second summer at Wittenberg University. Champion City Write Now is accepting students for its June program.

Bus routes will be phased out and replaced with an on-demand ride service as Springfield responds to the needs to employers, workers, and other transit riders.  

Visit Greater Springfield is a host of the Eclipse Over Springfield celebration from noon to 4 p.m. April 8 at the National Road Commons Park, located downtown at 21 Mill Run Place. Food trucks and vendors will be present, along with live music, lawn games for children and eclipse viewing glasses.