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🌱 What Springfield police say happened in that early-morning Sunset Avenue burglary.

Springfield, Ohio Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good day Springfield! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Springfield police say happened in that early-morning Sunset Avenue burglary.
  • Route 560 crash near Mad River Twp. involved a Springfield driver
  • Meet the three Wittenberg standouts earning major regional excellence awards.

Also on today's calendar: Friends of the Clark County Library Members Only Sale and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A thunderstorm in the morning, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 85, low: 66.
  • Sunday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Two arrested after early-morning alleged burglary in Springfield (dayton247now.com) — Springfield police arrested a 19-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy after an early-morning aggravated burglary report on the 900 block of Sunset Avenue. SWAT officers executed a search warrant, and both suspects now face aggravated burglary charges while being held in Clark County facilities as the investigation continues.
   

2. Details released on Mad River Twp. crash (urbanacitizen.com) — State troopers from the Springfield Post have released details on a June 3 crash that shut down part of state Route 560 at Old Troy Pike in nearby Mad River Township. A Columbus driver in a Honda Civic was cited for failing to stop at a stop sign before colliding with a Freightliner driven by a Springfield resident; both were treated at the scene, and the investigation continues.
   

3. SOCHE Selects Three Wittenberg Employees for Annual Awards (wittenberg.edu) — Three Wittenberg University employees in Springfield have been honored with major Excellence Awards from the Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education, recognizing standout teaching, service, and campus impact. The awards spotlight wildlife ecologist Richard Phillips, HR director Carol Nickoson, and academic services leader Grace Sever for their deep commitment to student success and the Wittenberg community.
   

4. My Favorite U.S. Open Qualifying Stories (mondayq.com) — Springfield Country Club in Springfield once again played a pivotal role in U.S. Open qualifying, with veteran qualifier Nick Hardy and fellow pro Dylan Wu both earning spots there. The story highlights Hardy’s long-running success at the Springfield site and Wu’s emotional return with his brother on the bag, alongside other dramatic qualifying journeys from around the country.
   

5. Mikey's Pizza founder passes away at 34 (whio.com) — Springfield is mourning Michael Shaw, the 34-year-old Shawnee High School graduate who founded Mikey’s Pizza in 2015 and recently closed the shop while he was hospitalized. His family thanked Springfield residents for 12 years of loyal support that helped him realize his dream of owning and operating his own business.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday June 12
  • Xenia Community Book Club
    Xenia Community Library 415 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
    10:15 am
  • Storytime for Littles
    Xenia Community Library 415 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
    10:30 am
  • Taylor Swift Fan Club: Teens
    Yellow Springs Community Library 415 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
    2:00 pm
    • Saturday June 13
  • Yellow Springs Street Fair: Glen Helen Booth →
    Downtown Yellow Springs- Walkable. Hot Tub. Fire Pit + Pets Welcome, Clifton
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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    BUCKETS NOT INCLUDED!! have an entire hedge of LILAC that I am cutting 2/3 back. From this article I understand lavender is easy to propagate. If you… (Nextdoor Torrence Dr/E Home Rd)
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Springfield, Ohio in Springfield. Apply here.
  • Springfield City Schools posted a job opening for 5th Grade Science/Social Studies Teacher - Kenwood Elementary in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.

Ok Springfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Springfield

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