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    Mercy Health Kings Mills Hospital on Kings Island Drive in Mason. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Wittenberg University has launched a moot court team, an expansion of its mock trial team that was revived in 2023, that will compete against other schools in a simulated Supreme Court argument. The team consists of students Emma Gearhart (left) and Andon Peacock (right). Contributed
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    Wittenberg launches moot court team
    Clark County Common Pleas Court
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    FILE - Federal law enforcement officers with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) conduct a traffic stop and detain people, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
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    No major local impact so far from ‘Operation Buckeye’ ICE enforcement effort in Columbus
    Springfield Fire Rescue Division Chief Jacob King gives an update on a Dec. 15 fire at Springfield Fire Station #6 Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. JESSICA OROZCO/STAFF
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    8 year-old boy in fire last week died of injuries; his sister in critical condition
    Champaign County authorities are searching for endangered missing adult Ruth Watts, 70, who walked away from her home in Urbana Monday morning. CONTRIBUTED/Ohio Attorney General's Office
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    Endangered missing adult reported in Urbana
    In 2005, Alex Dzhalilov came to the U.S. from Georgia with $154. In January, he will open his second barber shop to go along with the four houses he owns. MICHAEL KURTZ / STAFF
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    Shaping the American Dream one cut at a time
    Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs a series of bills meant to address rising property taxes in Ohio on Dec. 19, 2025. Photo by Avery Kreemer.
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    Ohio property tax elimination effort forges ahead despite state reforms
    Barrel House is one area bar that offers a variety of THC-infused beverages. A line-item veto announced by Gov. Mike DeWine Friday will lump hemp-infused beverages with all other intoxicating hemp products that the state is set to ban from general retailers. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF
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    THC-infused drink sales limited to Ohio dispensaries after governor’s veto
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    The Northmont High School boys basketball team overcame a 16-point first half deficit to beat Springfield 68-60 on Friday night at Springfield High School. MICHAEL COOPER / STAFF
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    Francis and Clarence Soward, receives applause after being announced as the queen and king at the United Senior Services Golden Wedding Party on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the Clark County Fairgrounds. They've been married since August 20, 1945. JOSEPH COOKE/STAFF
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    A view of the second and third floor of the Clark County Courthouse following a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the building's renovation on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Springfield. JOSEPH COOKE/STAFF
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    PHOTOS: A look at the renovated Clark County Courthouse
    Taylorsville MetroPark is one of three MetroParks that have designated sledding areas. CONTRIBUTED
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    PHOTOS: 4-6 inches of snow falls in Southwest Ohio
    Gwendolyn Iheme, center, celebrates by holding a key to her new house that was given to her by Springfield Restore manager Rathena Austin, right, during a home dedication hosted by the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, in Springfield. The ceremony was for Iheme, who will live in the house with her 8-year-old granddaughter Rileyanna Foster. JOSEPH COOKE/STAFF
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    Clark State Agriculture Quiz Bowl winners: the Northwestern High School FFA team and Erica Hillard, advisor. Contributed
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    Northwestern High School wins Clark State’s first Agriculture Quiz Bowl
    The Springfield City School District Board of Education meeting held Dec. 11, 2025. Brooke Spurlock/Staff
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    Loss of COVID-era monies, reduced state funding led to deficit, Springfield school...
    Students walk through the atrium of Springfield High School. In response to deficit spending, the district is closing its School of Innovation and will have affected students transition back to the high school next year. BILL LACKEY/STAFF FILE
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    Staffing one of the highest costs for Springfield schools
    Urbana City School District's Superintendent Charles Thiel will retire at the end of  July 2026. CONTRIBUTED
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    Urbana City School superintendent to retire next year
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    Clark State names its new president
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    Clark State launches Ohio’s only associate degree in modeling, simulation engineering
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    Parents, grandparent react to Springfield’s School of Innovation closure
    Each year, Fulton Elementary School holds the "Longest Table" event, where all 400-plus students sit to eat a traditional Thanksgiving meal together. Contributed
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    Springfield’s Fulton Elementary students come together before Thanksgiving holiday
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