Diane Erwin is a freelance writer and former reporter for the Springfield News-Sun. A graduate of Ohio State University, her articles have appeared in a number of publications in Springfield and Dayton. In addition to her journalism background, she has worked in marketing and written copy for businesses throughout the country. In her spare time, she likes to read, dream about Schuler’s donuts, and travel near and far with her husband and two children.
Many respondents to a recent P3 survey focusing on park accessibility, amenities, programming and safety also said that different or improved amenities would convince them to use nearby parks more often. Increased safety, as well as access or proximity, was important to many, too.
“Downtown Springfield is in a resurgence phase, and we’re here to share fresh ideas with all our friends,” says Andrew Lazear, of Hi-Hat, a new restaurant that will feature contemporary Asian-American cuisine, classic craft cocktails, notable music and a listening lounge in downtown Springfield.
In an exclusive interview, The Hub Springfield talks with the Ferncliff Fence about its wandering ways, witty social media posts about the area's brightest spots, and all those followers.
“To my mind, this is the best and deepest lineup we’ve ever had,” says Chris Schutte, vice president of destination marketing and communications for the Greater Springfield Partnership. He's talking about IndieCraft 2024, coming up May 24-25 downtown.
The Artful Play program at the Springfield Museum of Art welcomes about 150 individual preschoolers to the museum for a series of repeat visits each school year. The visits often mark a child’s first time visiting an art museum.
Funds dedicated to local parks are earmarked for specific purposes, making them in short supply for many projects desired by residents and community groups.
Clark County falls within the line of totality and will see complete darkness for 2 minutes and 37 seconds beginning at 3:10 p.m. The eclipse will begin at 1:54 p.m. in Springfield and the totality will start at 3:10 p.m.
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