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Steve Schlather

Springfield resident Steve Schlather spent 27 years working as a reporter, copy editor, and editorial writer for newspapers in Texas and Ohio, including the Springfield News-Sun. He has also written skits, short plays, and puppet shows for various venues. He enjoys acting, cycling, cooking, and has a somewhat unhealthy obsession with the San Antonio Spurs.

Steve Schlather's Latest Articles

New furniture program provides an option for unwanted items

Clark County's Solid Waste District hopes the start of a new program and the revival of a another will have a positive impact on the community's appearance.

The Gammon House: a historical treasure

The Gammon House is one of three African American-owned locations in Ohio that served as an Underground Railroad stop.

Leadership Clark County aims to grow the spirit of ‘servant leaders’

Leadership Clark County works to encourage local leaders to lead not only through business but also through service.

Hatch Artist Studios brings new life to an old building

Once the home of the Metallic Casket Company, Hatch Artist Studios in Downtown Springfield has been reborn as a collection of studios for local artists.

Local contract tracers working hard to keep up with growing COVID-19 numbers

Contact tracing can help limit the spread of COVID-19 with quarantines, and local contract tracers are facing the challenge of keeping up with  positive cases on the rise.

Hartman Rock Garden serves as a unique attraction for both local residents and visitors

Ben Hartman’s art has been restored to bring back a renewed Hartman Rock Garden, an oasis of quirky folk art in Springfield.

Help make sure Springfield’s sunflower field returns next year

Volunteers can sign up to help harvest sunflower seeds to be replanted next year.

Ohio voters have options as Election Day nears

Ohio voters have choices in addition to in-person, traditional voting on Nov. 3.

Tracey Tackett shares herself and her love of Springfield through her business ventures

Tracey Tackett wants to make the most out of life as she uses her energy and enthusiasm for Springfield in her businesses.

Keep Clark County Beautiful’s box spurs community-led litter cleanup

The Cleanup Litter Box initiative gives local residents the necessary tools to tackle local cleanup efforts in Springfield and Clark County.

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