http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/ Latest articles for the Local-news section at springfieldnewssun.com. en-us Copyright 2010 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:50:37 GMT 2010-02-09T20:50:37Z en-us Copyright 2010 http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/girls-gone-wild-coming-back-to-springfield-539499.html?cxtype=rss_local-news SPRINGFIELD - It’s baaaaaack. The Girls Gone Wild party bus will once again steer toward Springfield - with its teeming throngs of nubile coeds - this week for the first time since fall. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:09:09 GMT amcginn@coxohio.com http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/girls-gone-wild-coming-back-to-springfield-539499.html Andrew McGinn 2010-02-09T20:09:09Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/level-2-snow-emergency-in-effect-county-government-offices-closed-at-noon-538297.html?cxtype=rss_local-news SPRINGFIELD - Clark County now at Level 2 snow emergency. A level two snow emergency for Clark County is in effect as of 10:15 a.m. today. The snow emergency was upgraded from a level one emergency that was issued early this morning. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:42:22 GMT vlough@coxohio.com http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/level-2-snow-emergency-in-effect-county-government-offices-closed-at-noon-538297.html Valerie Lough 2010-02-09T19:42:22Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/paid-days-off-for-county-employees-an-issue-for-commissioners-539087.html?cxtype=rss_local-news SPRINGFIELD - Clark County commissioners are still in disagreement about two additional paid days off scheduled for county employees. Commissioner John Detrick asked fellow commissioners David Hartley and Roger Tackett to rescind the resolution giving employees paid days off April 2 and Nov. 12. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:13:36 GMT boutten@coxohio.com http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/paid-days-off-for-county-employees-an-issue-for-commissioners-539087.html Bridgette Outten 2010-02-09T18:13:36Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/local-project-runway-contestant-featured-on-new-wii-video-game-536843.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Oakwood native and University of Cincinnati graduate Althea Harper who advanced to Fashion Week at Bryant Park after competing on TV’s “Project Runway,” will be featured in Atari’s new “Project Runway Wii” game in stores March 2. Harper, who placed second in the television competition, is one of eight contestants from season six appearing in the game. Also included are celebrities Tim Gunn, Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia and Michael Kors. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:14:29 GMT mmoss@daytondailynews.com http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/local-project-runway-contestant-featured-on-new-wii-video-game-536843.html Meredith Moss 2010-02-09T15:14:29Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/cedarville-launching-new-design-department-538485.html?cxtype=rss_local-news CEDARVILLE - Cedarville University will launch a new department of art and design this fall, officials announced Tuesday, Feb. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:09:03 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/cedarville-launching-new-design-department-538485.html 2010-02-09T14:09:03Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/fire-destroys-vacant-home-537321.html?cxtype=rss_local-news SPRINGFIELD - A two-story house was heavily damaged by fire today. Firefighters had to battle the blaze on several fronts as the fire quickly spread to the attic and onto the roof. The owner was not home when the fire began. He had reportedly been doing renovations for the past few weeks. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:05:50 GMT msanctis@coxohio.com http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/fire-destroys-vacant-home-537321.html Matt Sanctis 2010-02-09T13:05:50Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/snow-covered-roads-close-schools-6-to-8-inches-expected-536238.html?cxtype=rss_local-news SPRINGFIELD - About one to two inches of snow is expected to fall after midnight Monday, and the area could see another two to four inches of accumulation Tuesday. The anticipated snowfall follows the weekend storm in which freezing rain moved in amidst heavy snowfall Friday night, creating slick and icy road conditions. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:59:38 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/snow-covered-roads-close-schools-6-to-8-inches-expected-536238.html 2010-02-09T12:59:38Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/kings-island-ticket-tax-rejected-by-mason-city-council-536605.html?cxtype=rss_local-news MASON - With more than 200 people in attendance, Mason City Council, with the exception of the biggest proponent of the taxes Councilman Tony Bradburn, voted against both the proposed 3 percent ticket and 5 percent parking tax legislation for Kings Island. If the tax had passed, its revenue would have gone toward infrastructure improvements and emergency services. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:34:03 GMT dcallahan@coxohio.com http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/kings-island-ticket-tax-rejected-by-mason-city-council-536605.html Denise G. Callahan 2010-02-09T12:34:03Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/local-headlines-for-feb-8-537890.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Black History Luncheon reset for Feb. 20 Trinity A.M.E. Church will host its fourth annual Black History Luncheon, “Walking in their Shoes,” from noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:50:01 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/local-headlines-for-feb-8-537890.html 2010-02-09T04:50:01Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/two-farm-cooperatives-to-merge-sept-1-537259.html?cxtype=rss_local-news SPRINGFIELD - Two farm cooperatives, Southwest Landmark and Advanced Agri-Solutions, will merge on Sept. 1 to form Trupointe Cooperative, a cooperative with an estimated $500 million in annual sales serving 4,300 members in 26 Ohio and three Indiana counties from Fort Wayne, Ind., to the Ohio River. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:18:58 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/two-farm-cooperatives-to-merge-sept-1-537259.html Tom Stafford 2010-02-09T04:18:58Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/park-needs-grow-shift-says-national-trail-leader-537760.html?cxtype=rss_local-news SPRINGFIELD - Recreation isn’t what it was four or five decades ago, and the National Trail Parks and Recreation District might need to redefine some of its programs as it adapts. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:29:00 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/park-needs-grow-shift-says-national-trail-leader-537760.html Samantha Sommer 2010-02-09T03:29:00Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/voinovich-austria-start-plan-for-local-landmark-537647.html?cxtype=rss_local-news WILBERFORCE - Local lawmakers and Central State University representatives gathered Monday at the Col. Charles Young Home to pledge their support for the historic home’s designation as a National Park site. “I can think of no other place as we look around our country for a national museum of African American military history,” said U.S. Rep. Steve Austria, R-Beavercreek. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:25:26 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/voinovich-austria-start-plan-for-local-landmark-537647.html Katie Wedell 2010-02-09T02:25:26Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/cedarville-to-expand-campus-537470.html?cxtype=rss_local-news CEDARVILLE - When Cedarville University welcomes its first group of professional pharmacy majors in 2012, it will do so in a new $20 million Health Science Facility. The 80,000-square-foot facility, scheduled to open in August 2012, is in the early design stages as the university continues a silent capital campaign, which has, to date, brought in more than $4 million, university spokesman John Davis said today. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:40:43 GMT kmori@coxohio.com http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/cedarville-to-expand-campus-537470.html Kelly Mori 2010-02-08T23:40:43Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/greenon-may-seek-two-levies-in-may-537436.html?cxtype=rss_local-news ENON - Greenon Local Schools board members will decide this week whether to move forward with two planned levies for the May 4 ballot. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:45:03 GMT mgildow@coxohio.com http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/greenon-may-seek-two-levies-in-may-537436.html Megan Gildow 2010-02-08T22:45:03Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/power-line-upgrades-to-close-visitor-center-at-huffman-prairie-537295.html?cxtype=rss_local-news WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE - The National Park Service said its visitor center at Huffman Prairie, the site where Wilbur and Orville Wright perfected operational control of their pioneering airplane, will be closed on Saturday, Feb. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:44:00 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/power-line-upgrades-to-close-visitor-center-at-huffman-prairie-537295.html 2010-02-08T21:44:00Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/new-superintendent-wants-to-leave-snow-day-decisions-to-parents-535747.html?cxtype=rss_local-news SPRINGFIELD - The Springfield City Schools district is taking a new approach to snow days this school year. “Level 2 or Level 3, we won’t be doing business at those levels,” Superintendent David Estrop said. But other days, “I trust parents to make the best call for their kids. They know what the situation is in their home, they know what the situation is in their neighborhood and on their street.” Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:00:52 GMT mgildow@coxohio.com http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/new-superintendent-wants-to-leave-snow-day-decisions-to-parents-535747.html Megan Gildow 2010-02-08T19:00:52Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/springfield-couple-learns-details-of-relative-s-death-in-wwii-535741.html?cxtype=rss_local-news SPRINGFIELD - A Springfield couple recently received an e-mail detailing the service and death in combat of an uncle who served in Japan during World War II. The e-mail and an accompanying blog post were written by a surviving member of the uncle's unit, who apologized for abandoning their ship on the beach. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:36:35 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/springfield-couple-learns-details-of-relative-s-death-in-wwii-535741.html Tom Stafford 2010-02-08T04:36:35Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/man-charged-with-assaulting-woman-535017.html?cxtype=rss_local-news SPRINGFIELD - Daniel Williams, 29, of 328 N. Light St., was arrested Saturday on multiple charges after he allegedly assaulted a woman outside of Station One bar, 325 N. Fountain Ave., around 2:30 a.m. Williams, who also had an active warrant out for domestic violence in Greene County, left the scene driving a gold Pontiac Grand Am, which officers followed to the 800 block of Olive Street. When officers pulled Williams over they found an open bottle of alcohol in the car as well as a bag of what appeared to be marijuana. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:29:03 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/man-charged-with-assaulting-woman-535017.html 2010-02-08T03:29:03Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/springfields-mcgregor-may-see-challenger-from-high-school-student-534315.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Republican Ross McGregor may see challenge from Ethan Reynolds, an 18-year-old Tecumseh High School student, who believes McGregor is too liberal. Reynolds has not yet filed his petition, but says he already has enough signatures to be put on the ballot. The deadline for filing is Feb. 18 and 50 valid signatures are needed. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:57:10 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/springfields-mcgregor-may-see-challenger-from-high-school-student-534315.html Tom Hawkins 2010-02-08T02:57:10Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/habitat-for-humanity-issues-call-for-volunteers-535759.html?cxtype=rss_local-news If you’ve considered helping Habitat for Humanity, but haven’t picked up a hammer or made a sandwich, Dawn Stutz says this is the time. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:26:50 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/habitat-for-humanity-issues-call-for-volunteers-535759.html Tom Stafford 2010-02-08T01:26:50Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/emergency-lifted-for-clark-more-snow-on-its-way-534946.html?cxtype=rss_local-news SPRINGFIELD - The Clark County Sheriff’s office has lifted all snow emergency levels for the county as of 1 p.m., today. Champaign county remains at a Level 2 snow emergency. There is still ice and snow on some roadways in different sections of the county according to the Clark County Sheriff’s office release. Motorists are advised to continue to drive with caution allowing ample time to reach their destinations. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:55:17 GMT kmori@coxohio.com http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/emergency-lifted-for-clark-more-snow-on-its-way-534946.html Kelly Mori 2010-02-07T23:55:17Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/icy-roadways-may-greet-motorists-monday-morning-535022.html?cxtype=rss_local-news The Ohio Department of Transportation says crews have been working around the clock to treat icy roads but cannot predict how much ice motorist will encounter Monday morning as temperatures will play a big factor. Myron Padgett, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Wilmington said temperatures will be frigid Monday morning - 5 to 10 degrees. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:26:04 GMT arobinson@daytondailynews.com http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/icy-roadways-may-greet-motorists-monday-morning-535022.html Amelia Robinson 2010-02-07T16:26:04Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/clark-and-champaign-have-level-2-snow-emergencies-532350.html?cxtype=rss_local-news SPRINGFIELD - Champaign and Clark counties are still under snow emergencies this morning. Roadways are considered hazardous and icy. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:47:39 GMT vlough@coxohio.com http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/clark-and-champaign-have-level-2-snow-emergencies-532350.html Valerie Lough 2010-02-07T05:47:39Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/concerts-will-stock-pantries-food-program-534302.html?cxtype=rss_local-news On Saturday, Feb. 13, the Music4Meals concert will take place at Freshwater Farms, 2624 N. U.S. 68. The concert, which will take place from 5 to 
10 p.m., will include performances from local bands, a pizza dinner and will feature a Valentine’s Day theme. And instead of a cover charge, a can of vegetables or a box of macaroni and cheese is all that’s needed to get it. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:27:53 GMT msanctis@coxohio.com http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/concerts-will-stock-pantries-food-program-534302.html Matt Sanctis 2010-02-07T01:27:53Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/johnson-vanity-thy-name-is-tailgater-534329.html?cxtype=rss_local-news About a year ago, I wrote about the precise locations of speed limit changes at the city boundaries. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:24:34 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/johnson-vanity-thy-name-is-tailgater-534329.html Linda Johnson 2010-02-07T01:24:34Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/two-community-dances-to-be-held-on-saturday-534299.html?cxtype=rss_local-news It is time to get out those dancing shoes, folks. No way to avoid it. As Gene Kelly sang in “Singing in the Rain,” “Gotta Dance!” On Saturday night, Feb. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:05:00 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/two-community-dances-to-be-held-on-saturday-534299.html Pam Cottrel 2010-02-07T00:05:00Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/clark-roads-hazardous-champaign-remains-at-level-three--534177.html?cxtype=rss_local-news After battling several inches of snow in the early part of the weekend, road crews are now working against an even more tricky opponent - wind. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:17:03 GMT mgildow@coxohio.com http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/clark-roads-hazardous-champaign-remains-at-level-three--534177.html Megan Gildow 2010-02-06T22:17:03Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/springfield-native-spins-the-wheel-on-tv-533360.html?cxtype=rss_local-news A Springfield native was a winner on the “Wheel of Fortune” television game show that aired Friday night. A high school teacher in San Diego, Malykke Bacon won a total of $21,000 in prizes, including a trip to Aruba. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:48:20 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/springfield-native-spins-the-wheel-on-tv-533360.html Samantha Sommer 2010-02-06T02:48:20Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/masonic-home-keeps-meal-program-cooking-533358.html?cxtype=rss_local-news SPRINGFIELD - If you think it’s easy preparing 100 meals a day for the county’s shut-ins, just ask the agency that tried to take over a portion of the program in December. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:43:01 GMT kmori@coxohio.com http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/masonic-home-keeps-meal-program-cooking-533358.html Kelly Mori 2010-02-06T01:43:01Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/mechanicsburg-to-get-homes-grant-533357.html?cxtype=rss_local-news MECHANICSBURG - Mechanicsburg residents were notified this week about two programs that will focus on improving and rehabilitating properties in the village. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:41:01 GMT msanctis@coxohio.com http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/mechanicsburg-to-get-homes-grant-533357.html Matt Sanctis 2010-02-06T01:41:01Z