http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/ Latest articles for the Local-news section at springfieldnewssun.com. en-us Copyright 2012 Thu, 24 May 2012 23:14:13 GMT 2012-05-24T23:14:13Z en-us Copyright 2012 http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/dayton-gets-boost-from-committee-for-uav-testing-1381083.html?cxtype=rss_local-news WASHINGTON - A key Senate committee Thursday passed a defense bill that aims to bolster the Dayton area’s chances of becoming a center for the testing of unmanned aircraft and could also prevent cuts at the Springfield Air National Guard Base. Thu, 24 May 2012 22:14:23 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/dayton-gets-boost-from-committee-for-uav-testing-1381083.html Jessica Wehrman 2012-05-24T22:14:23Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/ohio-can-finally-collect-2-3m-in-fines-1380487.html?cxtype=rss_local-news State and local officials will focus on collecting nearly $2.3 million in unpaid smoking ban fines after the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that the law passed by voters in 2006 is constitutional. Comment on Facebook Thu, 24 May 2012 14:22:55 GMT knagel@daytondailynews.com http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/ohio-can-finally-collect-2-3m-in-fines-1380487.html Kyle Nagel 2012-05-24T14:22:55Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/local-soldier-looks-for-job-while-at-war-1380538.html?cxtype=rss_local-news SPRINGFIELD - Like many recent college grads, Adam Fitzsimmons spends his nights searching for a job on Monster.com and CareerBuilder. Thu, 24 May 2012 12:07:58 GMT amcginn@coxohio.com http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/local-soldier-looks-for-job-while-at-war-1380538.html Andrew McGinn 2012-05-24T12:07:58Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/redistricting-supporters-defended-plan-against-gop-1380577.html?cxtype=rss_local-news DAYTON - Leaders of a statewide push to change how districts are drawn for the state legislature and U.S. Thu, 24 May 2012 11:16:31 GMT jkelley@daytondailynews.com http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/redistricting-supporters-defended-plan-against-gop-1380577.html Jeremy P. Kelley 2012-05-24T11:16:31Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/montgomerys-jobless-rate-still-areas-highest-1380594.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Unemployment fell sharply last month across the Miami Valley, including in Montgomery County, where the rate dropped to 8 percent from 8.5 in March, according to figures released Tuesday by the state jobs department. Thu, 24 May 2012 04:55:48 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/montgomerys-jobless-rate-still-areas-highest-1380594.html Randy Tucker 2012-05-24T04:55:48Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/abortion-foes-call-out-senators-1380575.html?cxtype=rss_local-news COLUMBUS - Faith 2 Action, the anti-abortion group pushing legislation that would outlaw abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected, is stepping up political pressure against Republican state senators. Thu, 24 May 2012 02:51:15 GMT lbischoff@daytondailynews.com http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/abortion-foes-call-out-senators-1380575.html Laura A. Bischoff 2012-05-24T02:51:15Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/childrens-hospital-making-changes-following-billing-dispute-1380476.html?cxtype=rss_local-news A regional children’s hospital is making changes as a result of a billing dispute between a man and one of its subcontracting surgeons. Wed, 23 May 2012 23:51:40 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/childrens-hospital-making-changes-following-billing-dispute-1380476.html Peggy OFarrell 2012-05-23T23:51:40Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/stemm-fields-scholarships-benefit-many-local-students-1380494.html?cxtype=rss_local-news SPRINGFIELD - More than 150 students at local colleges will receive scholarships for STEMM fields next school year. Wed, 23 May 2012 22:38:01 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/stemm-fields-scholarships-benefit-many-local-students-1380494.html Megan Gildow-Anthony 2012-05-23T22:38:01Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/bookmobile-an-overlooked-resource-in-the-internet-era-1380491.html?cxtype=rss_local-news My family moved into Clark County in 1966 and two things quickly made a big impression on me - the B-52s that flew over Park Layne and the Bookmobile. Wed, 23 May 2012 22:34:00 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/bookmobile-an-overlooked-resource-in-the-internet-era-1380491.html Darryl Bauer 2012-05-23T22:34:00Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/pools-vary-approach-to-money-woes-1380490.html?cxtype=rss_local-news SPRINGFIELD - The three public pools in Clark County plus Urbana’s will open Saturday for another season of cannonballs, chlorine and concession stand food. Wed, 23 May 2012 22:29:00 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/pools-vary-approach-to-money-woes-1380490.html Brandon Smith-Hebson 2012-05-23T22:29:00Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/births-1380429.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Births at Springfield Regional Medical Center included: DAUGHTERS Friday, May 18 Lindley Harris, Hyannis Drive, and Thomas Chase, 500 Northwood Drive. Wed, 23 May 2012 22:26:00 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/births-1380429.html 2012-05-23T22:26:00Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/veterans-long-unclaimed-remains-laid-to-rest-1379923.html?cxtype=rss_local-news DAYTON - The remains of 10 veterans sat unclaimed in a Columbus funeral home without a proper military burial, some for more than 20 years. Wed, 23 May 2012 17:44:05 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/veterans-long-unclaimed-remains-laid-to-rest-1379923.html Kelsey Cundiff 2012-05-23T17:44:05Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/more-parking-in-downtown-springfield-part-of-plan-to-boost-profile-1379978.html?cxtype=rss_local-news SPRINGFIELD - Purchasing a parking lot that could be home to a future garage is a step toward attracting more businesses, according to local officials. Wed, 23 May 2012 02:55:12 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/more-parking-in-downtown-springfield-part-of-plan-to-boost-profile-1379978.html Megan Gildow-Anthony 2012-05-23T02:55:12Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/ohio-justice-decides-to-step-down-1379964.html?cxtype=rss_local-news COLUMBUS - Ohio Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Lundberg Stratton announced Tuesday that she plans to leave the court at year’s end, with two years left on her term. Wed, 23 May 2012 02:55:00 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/ohio-justice-decides-to-step-down-1379964.html Julie Carr Smyth 2012-05-23T02:55:00Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/local-jobless-rate-lowest-since-08-1379990.html?cxtype=rss_local-news SPRINGFIELD - The unemployment rate is the lowest in more than three years because of increased hiring, but also because people are exhausting their unemployment benefits. Wed, 23 May 2012 02:52:00 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/local-jobless-rate-lowest-since-08-1379990.html Everdeen Mason 2012-05-23T02:52:00Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/home-market-ticks-up-for-4th-straight-month-1379929.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Springfield’s housing market continued to improve in April, as the number of homes sold and the average sales prices rose for the fourth consecutive month when compared to a year ago. Wed, 23 May 2012 02:50:00 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/home-market-ticks-up-for-4th-straight-month-1379929.html Chelsey Levingston 2012-05-23T02:50:00Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/gas-prices-spike-ahead-of-memorial-day-travel--1379962.html?cxtype=rss_local-news SPRINGFIELD - Gas prices have fallen in the past week, but with holiday traveling ahead drivers will likely pay more at the pump. Wed, 23 May 2012 02:46:01 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/gas-prices-spike-ahead-of-memorial-day-travel--1379962.html Jessica Heffner and Bethany Bruner 2012-05-23T02:46:01Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/deal-reached-on-municipal-court-building-lease-1379961.html?cxtype=rss_local-news SPRINGFIELD - Months after negotiations stalled, Clark County commissioners and city officials have reached a lease agreement on the municipal court building. Wed, 23 May 2012 02:44:00 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/deal-reached-on-municipal-court-building-lease-1379961.html Tiffany Y. Latta 2012-05-23T02:44:00Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/springfield-will-not-fight-permit-transfer-to-infusions-1379926.html?cxtype=rss_local-news SPRINGFIELD - The owner of the forthcoming restaurant Infusions, to open Thursday in the downtown Buffalo Wild Wings space, was chastised by city commissioners Tuesday night about her record of owning liquor-permitted establishments. Wed, 23 May 2012 02:41:12 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/springfield-will-not-fight-permit-transfer-to-infusions-1379926.html Brandon Smith-Hebson 2012-05-23T02:41:12Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/human-traffick-bill-okd-by-house-1379958.html?cxtype=rss_local-news The Ohio House on Tuesday unanimously passed legislation that would toughen the penalties for people convicted of human trafficking and provide more protections and services to victims to shield them from prosecution and aid their recovery from the traumatic experiences. Wed, 23 May 2012 02:38:00 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/human-traffick-bill-okd-by-house-1379958.html Cornelius Frolik 2012-05-23T02:38:00Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/teacher-researcher-dies-in-crash-1379976.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Mark Mack, a 1979 South High School graduate who went on to a distinguished teaching and research career at Howard University, died May 11 as the result of a traffic accident near his Fort Washington, Md., home. Wed, 23 May 2012 02:37:16 GMT tstafford@coxohio.com http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/teacher-researcher-dies-in-crash-1379976.html Tom Stafford 2012-05-23T02:37:16Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/local-focus-clark-county-for-may-23-1379956.html?cxtype=rss_local-news SPRINGFIELD Shawnee ranked among top schools U.S. News and World Report ranked Shawnee High School as the 869th best high school nationwide. Wed, 23 May 2012 02:27:01 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/local-focus-clark-county-for-may-23-1379956.html 2012-05-23T02:27:01Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/local-focus-champaign-county-for-may-23-1379973.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Mechanicsburg Library book sale set for June 1-2 The Mechanicsburg Public Library Friends’ book sale will be held from 10 a.m. Wed, 23 May 2012 02:26:00 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/local-focus-champaign-county-for-may-23-1379973.html 2012-05-23T02:26:00Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/counties-saving-big-on-health-care-costs-1379901.html?cxtype=rss_local-news Switching to high deductible plans coupled with incentives for staff who get annual check-ups and health screenings is shaving thousands of dollars - and in one case, millions - off what local counties are paying for employee health care. Wed, 23 May 2012 01:04:00 GMT josmith@coxohio.com http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/counties-saving-big-on-health-care-costs-1379901.html Joanne Huist Smith 2012-05-23T01:04:00Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/fire-forces-evacuation-at-great-wolf-lodge-1379580.html?cxtype=rss_local-news MASON - A small fire Tuesday morning caused an evacuation of guests at the Great Wolf Lodge. Tue, 22 May 2012 17:27:05 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/fire-forces-evacuation-at-great-wolf-lodge-1379580.html Hannah Poturalski 2012-05-22T17:27:05Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/windy-knoll-sold-for-1-44m-jobs-saved-1379327.html?cxtype=rss_local-news SPRINGFIELD- An ailing golf course has been purchased by a local corporation tasked to bring the facility to its former glory. Tue, 22 May 2012 14:14:36 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/windy-knoll-sold-for-1-44m-jobs-saved-1379327.html Everdeen Mason 2012-05-22T14:14:36Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/bethel-twp-nuisance-property-complaints-soar-in-2012-1379375.html?cxtype=rss_local-news BETHEL TWP. - Nuisance property complaints here in the first five months of 2012 surpassed the total for the previous two years combined, and officials blame foreclosures. Tue, 22 May 2012 14:11:00 GMT mcooper@coxohio.com http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/bethel-twp-nuisance-property-complaints-soar-in-2012-1379375.html Michael Cooper 2012-05-22T14:11:00Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/going-green-costing-ohio-millions-1379308.html?cxtype=rss_local-news The Ohio Department of Transportation spent an extra $3.3 million during the last four years on biofuels, according to a state auditor’s report, but clean fuel advocates say the benefits far outweigh higher prices at the pump. Tue, 22 May 2012 12:07:56 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/going-green-costing-ohio-millions-1379308.html Jackie Borchardt 2012-05-22T12:07:56Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/cities-at-risk-of-fiscal-crisis-1379343.html?cxtype=rss_local-news COLUMBUS - Cuts to local funding and continued economic difficulties could lead to more Ohio municipalities landing in fiscal trouble during the coming years, state Auditor David Yost warned recently during an exclusive interview with the Dayton Daily News. Tue, 22 May 2012 02:22:01 GMT lbudd@coxohio.com http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/cities-at-risk-of-fiscal-crisis-1379343.html Lawrence Budd 2012-05-22T02:22:01Z daytondailynews_news http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/five-groups-vie-for-new-soup-n-serve-grant-1379353.html?cxtype=rss_local-news SPRINGFIELD - Four programs to help disadvantaged youth and one to spread the word about the dangers of prescription drug abuse will vie for the first mini-grant to be awarded by the Springfield Soup ‘n’ Serve program. Tue, 22 May 2012 01:47:02 GMT tstafford@coxohio.com http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/five-groups-vie-for-new-soup-n-serve-grant-1379353.html Tom Stafford 2012-05-22T01:47:02Z daytondailynews_news