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Feature Story Eclipse over Springfield

Eclipse Over Springfield: Tourists expected to turn out for local celestial celebration

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.

Feature Story Eclipse over springfield

Here’s where to view the April 8 total solar eclipse in Springfield

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.

Feature Story People, Parks, Power Survey

People, Parks, Power: Survey shows how residents use parks and what would increase participation

The People, Parks, and Power survey about park accessibility, programming, safety, and amenities focused on the southside of Springfield.

Feature Story Mercy Walk In Ccare

The whole family can get walk-in care for seasonal ailments at Mercy Health clinic

Walk-in care is similar to urgent care in that you don’t need an appointment, but your appointment is treated just like a primary care provider's office visit. You get the same accessibility of urgent care at a more affordable cost. 

Feature Story Chris Cook new county health commissioner

New county health commissioner will work to create programs that support healthy behaviors

Lifelong Clark County resident Chris Cook looks forward to doing important work as health commissioner for the Clark County Combined Health District.

Feature Story Grannies Gone Green

Be the change: Grannies Gone Green work to make Springfield the cleanest little town around

When it comes to making a difference and a cleaner community, Grannies Gone Green say there's no need for a board of directors and their longwinded meetings. Instead they spread the word, hit the block, and get work done. 

Feature Story Business Advisory Council Springfield Schools

Springfield City School District’s Business Advisory Council recognized for high level of service

The Springfield City School District is the only school district in Clark County to be recognized by the state for its Business Advisory Council for its practices that foster academic achievement and help students prepare for their careers.  

Feature Story The Painted Pepper

Food truck entrepreneurs to share their success as advisors with Small Business Development Center

“Our passion is really bringing positive food experiences to Clark County,” says Amanda Ortega. And now the couple behind The Painted Pepper will be helping food entrepreneurs as they learn the food truck business.  

Feature Story Autumn Trails Stable program for foster kids

More youth will experience therapeutic benefits of horses through Autumn Trails Stable’s new program

A new program at Autumn Trails Stable will serve youth who are in foster care or who have been adopted and who may have complex needs by pairing them with both a horse and an adult mentor during weekly one-hour sessions.

Feature Story Nina and Steven Wiley Student Plaza

Wiley Student Plaza to be dedicated in April at Clark State College

A plaza that fosters a greater sense of belonging and social connections for students and which will be open to students, faculty, staff, and community members will soon be dedicated at the Clark State campus in Springfield.

Feature Story Melody Parks Development Springfield

New Melody Parks housing development pays homage to historic Melody Cruise-In Theatre

One of Springfield’s largest development projects is currently underway. Named after the Melody Cruise-In Theatre, Melody Parks will bring more than 1,200 different housing options for renters, first-time buyers, and current homeowners. The mixed-use development will include single-family and multi-family homes, patio-style apartments, commercial restaurant and retail spaces, and more.

Feature Story Global Impact FFA chapter STEM academy

Global Impact FFA members help out at Second Harvest Food Bank as part of FFA Week

Just as their name suggests, students who are part of the local Global Impact FFA chapter are finding out what it means to make an impact on their community.

Feature Story The Torch Relaunches

The Wittenberg Torch: Student newspaper returns to campus, publishes monthly

After a pandemic-induced hiatus, Wittenberg's student newspaper has relaunched. Between 5 and 10 students currently write for The Torch. Many of them are English majors, but one of the most active writers studies biology. The goal is for writers to come from a variety of majors.

Feature Story Healing Homes and Hearts

Healing Homes and Hearts seeks like-minded healers to work together in new Springfield location

Healing Homes and Hearts has moved to Springfield in the hopes of bringing together holistic healers in the area to establish a center for spiritual, physical, and emotional healing. 

Feature Story WELDING CLASS McGregor Metal Clark State Collab

Clark State, McGregor Metal work together on class that puts people to work, improves their skills

Since McGregor Metal’s first custom Weld Tech class in April of last year, the company has had 23 associates either complete or are currently enrolled in the 32-hour course. 

Feature Story Uptown Dreams City Art Studio

Uptown Dreams City Art Studio: Where more than 20 artists show what they can create

Uptown Dreams City Art Studio describes what it offers as one-of-a-kind items by one-of-a-kind artists. Located in the Hatch Artist Studios, it got its start eight years ago as part of TAC (The Abilities Connection). It is now an individual location where between 20 to 25 artists display their work. 

Feature Story Schneider’s Florist

In Bloom: Schneider's Florist celebrates grand reopening with new owner

It’s rare that a nearly 100-year old business gets to celebrate a grand opening again, but that’s just what Schneider’s Florist is doing. On Feb. 1, the small, family owned and operated business had a ribbon cutting ceremony, celebrating its new owner Ashley Nienaber.

Feature Story Tree-Plenish event at Shawnee High School.

Students ready for second year of planting saplings to offset school's energy consumption

Clark-Shawnee students are partnering with the nonprofit Tree-Plenish to help make their community more sustainable by planting 700 saplings. 

Longform Springfield Museum of Art Grand Opening North Wing renovation

Community turns out to see newly renovated North Wing of the Springfield Museum of Art

When planning updates to the museum the board decided to rethink the space and create places better suited for education, public events, and potential rentals. The North Wing renovations were the final phase in a three-part, $7 million campaign. 

Feature Story Valentine’s Wedding Spectacular Bushnell

Valentine’s Wedding Spectacular: A chance for brides to meet more than 40 vendors at the Bushnell

For the bride who wants to meet vendors face to face, try some of their food, and examine what else they have to offer for that special day, the Valentine’s Wedding Spectacular offers that opportunity.