2022 Greater Springfield (OH) Community Guide

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THE RIGHT SIZE. THE RIGHT PLACE. THE RIGHT PEOPLE.

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WHERE IT ALL BEGINS

THE RIGHT SIZED COMMUNITY For many it’s somewhere between a town and a city. It’s a place that has cultural offerings like theaters, a performing arts center and a summer music festival. It provides strong schools, colleges and universities.

It offers recreational facilities like an ice rink, waterpark, a kayaking venue and cliff climbing.

As this guide will show you, Springfield is just such a community — large enough to support abundant city amenities, but small enough so that all can work together and allow Springfield to be stronger than the sum of its parts.

WHAT’S INSIDE

DETROIT, MI

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CLEVELAND, OH 3 HOURS AWAY

Home 06-07 Discover a beautiful way of living, at home in Springfield.

COLUMBUS, OH 45 MINUTES AWAY

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

SPRINGFIELD, OH

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Arts & Culture 10-12 Arts and culture are at center stage.

CINCINNATI, OH 1.5 HOURS AWAY

Parks + Recreation 14-15 With parks and miles of trail, there are so many places to play.

EASY ACCESS TO WORK, HOME AND FUN

———— he very thing that makes the community easy to get around in for social, business and recreational purposes also makes it easy to get around in, period. Those who live and work in the Greater Springfield area have no commutes to speak of. Instead, they use their “drive time” to head to Columbus to see the Blue Jackets or Buckeyes, to Dayton to see a UD game or the minor league Reds affiliate, the Dragons. And in just a few more minutes, they can be at the Great American Ballpark or the zoo in Cincinnati, or slip across the river to the Newport Aquarium.

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T H E R I G H T L O C AT I O N F O R B U S I N E S S

———— n addition to being in an ideal location for families to take in a wide variety of activities, Springfield’s location on Interstate 70 just half an hour from the junction of Interstate 75 makes it a perfect place to do business. Sixtyone percent of the nation’s population is within 600 miles, and a municipal airport makes it more convenient for those whose business is done in aeronautical miles. A variety of industrial parks also make it a place where industries can easily park themselves for a promising future.

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Downtown 18-20 Discover a beautiful way of life in downtown Springfield.

Education 24-25 Spectacular schools promise a bright future for Springfield.

Business 28-29 Get down to more than business.

Healthcare 32-33 Quality healthcare keeps our community feeling its best.

Community Festivals 36-37 A thriving community with festive fun for everyone.

Directory 39 Quick reference to local, state and federal resources.

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The Community’s Success is Our Lane

The Greater Springfield Partnership is the collective voice of 800 companies that represent 15,000 employees in our region. We believe a vibrant Greater Springfield is the catalyst for a thriving business community. It will take all of us, in partnership, to achieve our goals.

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THIS IS HOME

Discover a beautiful way of living at

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You’ll find that living in Greater Springfield reaps the double benefit of affordability and convenience — allowing you more time and money to enjoy the good things in life — all close to home.

FROM DOWNTOWN LOFTS TO TREE-LINED SUBURBS

CENTER STREET TOWNES ———— The newly developed townhomes from Simms Development are situated in the heart of Downtown Springfield and conveniently located adjacent to Mother Stewart’s Brewing Company. The luxury townhomes have an all-brick exterior with a curb appeal only heightened by the exceptionally maintained National Road Commons park. With a 15-year, 100% property tax exemption with the purchase of a townhome, it makes it a great option for an individual or small family interested in city life with a progressive, small town feel.

R YA N H O M E S AT B R I D G E WAT E R ————

“The townhomes’ floorplan - coined ‘The Center Street’ - features a large attached one car garage with insulated door and bonus open storage space. Upon entrance you are greeted by a flexible live/work space, perfect as an artist studio, hobby room, or home office. Walking upstairs to the main living level the urban scape is brought with you as the open truss ceilings stretch across the kitchen, dining, and living room.

The kitchen includes an island with bar top seating for three and is flanked on either side by the dining room and access to the balcony deck, ideal for enjoying a drink or meal with views of the city. There is also a powder room and lighted pantry in the space before transitioning to the cozy living room with optional gas fireplace.

Located only minutes from I-70, the new Ryan Homes at Bridgewater development is easily accessible and allows for quick trips to Columbus, or to the Dayton area. Whether your family has a packed schedule or prefers to relax at home, you’ll appreciate your proximity to the highway and the welcoming and relaxing features of your new home. You’ll find amenities like Kroger, Walmart, the antique mall and other shopping and restaurants only a short drive away. If outdoor adventures are more your speed, Buck Creek State Park with it’s 2100-acre recreational lake, and paved bike trails are close by, as well!

Escape to the third floor and you will find two bedrooms, full bath, and laundry.

The master offers two separate closets and the second bedroom is equipped with a lighted walk-in closet. The laundry accommodates a full-sized stackable washer/ dryer and separate linen closet for extra storage.”

With your choice of floor plan and other customizable options, putting down roots in Springfield is more enjoyable than ever before!

According to the townhomes website, this is what you can expect:

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G R E AT L I F E AT A G R E AT P R I C E

SPRINGFIELD RECOGNIZED FOR QUALITY OF LIFE

———— When you choose to make your home in Springfield, you can rest assured you’ll have a great life at a great price.

In fact, Forbes magazine recognized our affordable living and great quality of life, ranking Springfield the 8th best place to live inexpensively in the United States.

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411 Before the coming of Social Security programs, Springfield was the location of state children’s homes for the Knights of Pythias, International Order of Odd Fellows and Ohio Masons and of the Oesterlen Lutheran Orphans Home. The Masonic Home’s main building, for obvious reasons nicknamed “The Castle,” still dominates the crest of a hill along Ohio 40 on the city’s west side.

TOURING TIP no. 1 TO SEE Harry Kissell’s handiwork in the Ridgewood neighborhood, take a drive up Fountain Avenue from McCreight Avenue to Home Road.

SMALL TOWNS & RURAL SCENES

The Villages of Clark County Nearly one-half of Clark County’s population lives in our smaller cities and villages. If a small town or rural setting is what you are looking for, take a stroll down New Carlisle’s main street or take in the acres of farmland that surround South Charleston and you’ll see why so many of our residents call these areas home.

New Carlisle Clark County’s second largest city, with 6,000 residents, New Carlisle enjoys a vibrant downtown and is just minutes away from the I-70 / I-75 intersection — the “crossroads of America.”

Enon Once a bedroom community for Dayton, Enon, with its 2,400 residents has grown in its own right as the headquarters of Speedway LLC and the home of the Enon Apple Butter Festival.

South Charleston Few communities embrace their history like the home of the regionally known South Charleston Opera House and the zip code for many of the area’s farmers.

South Vienna Home of the national large-equipment auctioneers, Ritchie Brothers, and the South Vienna Corn Festival, the village of 400 residents embraces its agricultural roots. greaterspringfield.com

C O L U M B U S , D AY T O N , C I N C I N N AT I

———— Thanks to our great location, the amenities of living in Springfield extend beyond the county line. With Ohio’s capital city Columbus to our east and the state’s third-largest city Cincinnati to our south, big-city entertainment, shopping and dining are just an hour or two away.

Nationwide Arena, Ohio Stadium and King’s Island amusement park are within an hour’s drive; the University of Dayton and the Dayton Dragons minor league baseball are 30 minutes away; and Cincinnati’s Great American Ballpark, Paul Brown Stadium and the Newport Aquarium, just across the Ohio River, are just a couple of hours away.

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A R T S + C U LT U R E

Where

Arts Culture are at

Center Stage

The legacy of commitment to culture and the arts lives on in a city that boasts its own symphony orchestra, first-class history museum, Smithsonian-affiliate art museum and modern performing arts complex – amenities that keep the arts and culture at the community’s center stage.

ART • MUSIC • DANCE • THEATER • AND MORE

SPRINGFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

A WEB OF ARTS AND CULTURE

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Westcott House | westcotthouse.org Pennsylvania House | pennsylvaniahousemuseum.info Heritage Center | heritagecenter.us Springfield Museum of Art | springfieldart.museum Springfield Symphony | springfieldsym.org Performing Arts Center | pac.clarkstate.edu Project Jericho | project-jericho.com

C E L E B R AT I N G 7 5 Y E A R S

———— With its 75 professional musicians and international renowned guest artists, the Springfield Symphony Orchestra celebrates the finest composers of the past and present through both traditional and modern multimedia performances held at the 1,500 seat Clark State Performing Arts Center downtown.

C L A R K S TAT E P E R F O R M I N G A R T S C E N T E R

F I N E A R T, F I N E T H E AT E R

———— The stage of Clark State College’s Performing Arts Center plays host to nationally known artists and performers from Broadway to Nashville, and all points between. From American Idols to Rock and Roll legends, the home of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra is also the favorite venue for Springfield Arts Council presentations, musicals, and theatrical performances by the Ohio Lyric and Springfield Civic theaters.

SPRINGFIELD MUSEUM OF ART

O H I O ’ S O N L Y S M I T H S O N I A N A F F I L I AT E A R T M U S E U M

———— The Smithsonian-Affiliate Springfield Museum of Art houses a permanent collection of American art from the 1700s to the present. Its dynamic schedule of changing exhibitions features a variety of art forms, self-taught and contemporary artists, and annual juried member’s shows.

At all times of year, the Springfield Museum of Art offers programs made possible by its affiliation with the Smithsonian in its own handsome building beautifully situated in Veterans Park.

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NATURE FERNCLIFF CEMETERY AND ARBORETUM

A WOODED DRIVE

———— Founded in 1863 in the midst of the Civil War, Ferncliff Cemetery and Arboretum is a beautiful and peaceful place year round. For a daytime drive through the wooded hills past elegant mausoleums and placid ponds, go west on McCreight Avenue to the main entrance, or find the Plum Street entrance just south of Buck Creek.

HARTMAN ROCK GARDEN

A FOLK ART TREASURE

———— With more time than money on his hands during the Great Depression, Ben Hartman created one of the great folk art contributions to Ohio by building scenes of religion, pop culture and Americana in his yard at 1905 Russell Ave.

Architectural Treasures FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S WESTCOTT HOUSE

JUST WRIGHT AND MORE

———— Frank Lloyd Wright’s Westcott House, brought back to life lovingly during a $5.8 million restoration, shines as a centerpiece of Springfield amenities. A tour of the 1908 Prairie style home with its striking horizontal lines and organic color scheme is a must. As lovely as it is, however, the house that Wright designed for Springfield automaker Burton Westcott hasn’t just parked itself and sat idling. It has added the Westcott Center of Architecture and Design, a vibrant center for preservation, innovation, education and inspiration.

ARCHITECTURAL TOUR

RICHARDSON ROMANESQUE

———— Before Frank Lloyd Wright, H. H. Richardson was America’s premier architect. His Richardson Romanesque style is found all over the city. The finest example is the Warder Literacy Center (1890), at the corner of Spring and High Streets, industrialist Benjamin Warder’s tribute to his loving parents. Amidst the handsome multi-colored stone work, keep an eye out for an owl that guards the property. The Bushnell Building (1903) sits in the city’s core while the Bushnell Mansion—now the Richards, Raff & Dunbar Memorial Home—once served as the spectacular anchor to a stretch of High Street once called Millionaire’s Row. S O U T H F O U N TA I N H I S T O R I C A L D I S T R I C T

QUEEN ANNES STYLE

———— Those whose architectural tastes run to gingerbread will want to take in the sumptuous Victorian homes in the South Fountain Avenue Historic District. The neighborhood is a tribute not only to the distinctive architecture, but to a community of Springfielders dedicated to preserving architecture and the richness of urban neighborhood living.

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Future president Harry Truman came to Springfield on July 4, 1928, to officially dedicate the first of 12 Madonna of the Trail statues erected from coast to coast along the old National Road.

HISTORY P E N N S Y L VA N I A H O U S E – M A D O N N A O F T H E T R A I L

ALONG THE HISTORIC N AT I O N A L R O A D

———— The Pennsylvania House, commonly known as “The Inn at the End of the Pike,” opened in 1839 to provide a welcome relief for pioneers heading west on the National Road. The beautifully restored 24-room house museum and its artifacts is maintained by the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Another tribute to the road and its travelers stands in the downtown park, National Road Commons. In 2011, the Daughters of the American Revolution gave their blessing to move the circa-1928 Madonna of the Trail statue to the new downtown park. One of 12 statues commissioned by the DAR in 1927, the Madonna honors the courage and sacrifice of the country’s founding mothers.

H E R I TA G E C E N T E R

O U R S T O R Y, OUR HISTORY

———— Beneath the clock tower of the grand old city building, time doesn’t stand still — it comes alive.

The Heritage Center tells the story of the area in two floors of exhibits plus an annex that houses old fire engines, a horse-drawn hearse and the accoutrements of undertaking past.

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PUBLIC ART TO CONTINUE GROWING THROUGHOUT DOWNTOWN SPRINGFIELD AND BEYOND

———— If you’ve wandered around Downtown Springfield lately, you might have noticed some new public art pieces that have popped up on building walls and planter boxes.

In the past few years public art has become more of a staple of the atmosphere of Downtown and throughout the city as a whole, and it continues to be at the forefront of plans moving forward.

Springfield’s Public Arts Committee was created by the Greater Springfield Partnership and includes a diverse group of local artists, cultural non-profit leaders, City officials, foundations and businesses.

Collectively, the group works to recognize how arts contribute to the quality of life in Springfield and help make the city more vibrant, more attractive, and more livable, says Marta Wojcik, the executive director of Springfield’s Westcott House, who is one of the active members of the Public Arts Committee.

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P A R K S + R E C R E AT I O N

WITH PARKS, WATER MILES OF TRAIL

there are so many places to

play

With so many parks and trails and places to enjoy water sports, cycling, hiking and more…Greater Springfield, indeed, is a reservoir of recreation.

H I K I N G • B I K I N G • H I S T O R Y • P L A Y — ­T H E R E ’ S A P A R K F O R Y O U

FA S T FA C T

Clark County’s recreational or bike trails are part of a 330-mile connected, paved trail network that canvasses five counties.

National Trail Parks & Recreation District NTPRD.org

Clark County Park District ClarkCountyParkDistrict.org

Champion City Kings ChampionCityKings.com

Buck Creek State Park BuckCreekStatePark.org

EcoSportsCorridor ECOsportscorridor.com

NTPRD Chiller NTPRDchiller.com

TOURING TIP no. 2 FOR A LOOK at the city’s whitewater features, take Fountain Avenue just north of Buck Creek and go left on Veterans Park Drive. The first is behind the Springfield Art Museum on the left.

To reach the second, continue through the park to its dead end, jog left on the bridge, turn right into Snyder Park and keep an eye out on the right.

HAPPY TRAILS

S P R I N G F I E L D ’ S PA R K S

EXPLORE AND EXERCISE O N R E C R E AT I O N A L T R A I L S

A G R E E N B E L T WAY

———— Greater Springfield is home to miles of multi-use, paved trails including the Little Miami Scenic Trail which stretches from Springfield nearly 80 miles south to Milford.

The Simon Kenton Trail extends the Little Miami Trail corridor another 18 miles north from downtown Springfield to Urbana, Ohio.

It begins amidst all that Springfield has to offer, from the arts to the ECO Sports Corridor and then swiftly proceeds to the rolling farm countryside of Ohio on your way to Urbana.

There are also countless hiking trails in the area including Buck Creek State Park, Glen Helen, Clifton Gorge and John Bryan State Park.

———— Springfield’s park system has long been the envy of other Ohio cities.

The “green belt” is comprised of Snyder Park, Reid Park and Veteran’s Park. Snyder Park, Springfield’s “Central Park”, includes tennis courts, playgrounds, picnic shelters, water spray grounds, ornamental gardens and Central Bark – an enclosed dog park.

Veterans Park is home to the Springfield Museum of Art and hosts the annual Summer Arts Festival at its Turner Pavilion. The park also boasts a playground and amateur bouldering on its scenic cliffs.

G E O R G E R O G E R S C L A R K PA R K

PA R K H O L D S L O C A L H I S T O R Y

———— George Rogers Clark Park, home to the historic Hertzler House, sits across from a reconstructed 1800s-era barn and within walking distance of a stockade and collection of Native American and pioneer artifacts. While there, stop at the park’s Davidson Interpretive Center, where the “Clash of Cultures” exhibit explains why General George Rogers Clark stormed north from Kentucky in 1780. Visit the Fair at New Boston on Labor Day weekend for a widely respected reenactment of a turn of the 19th century trade fair. The Clark County Park District also looks after the Estel Wenrick Wetlands on the county’s west side, yet another venue for getting out in nature.

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CHAMPION CITY KINGS

MAD RIVER GORGE

PROS PECT L E AGUE BASE BAL L H I TS HOM E RUN

N AT U R A L C L I M B I N G C L I F F S

———— The Champion City Kings —part of the collegiate Prospect League, kicked off its inaugural baseball season in 2014. Its 28-member roster of the top collegiate talent plays approximately 30 games at Springfield’s Carlton Davidson Stadium between June and August.

Its minor-league atmosphere provides affordable, family-friendly entertainment for all ages.

———— The recently opened Mad River Gorge & Nature Preserve offers some of the finest natural climbing cliffs in the Midwest ascending to nearly 50 feet! The Access Fund and Ohio Climbers Coalition partnered with the Clark County Park District to develop this exciting new natural area. The Gorge also offers scenic hiking trails and access to the Mad River.

FUN ON THE WATER • ALL YEAR ROUND

M A D R IV ER ADVENTURES

———— Enjoy a wonderful canoe experience through the unspoiled, cool and clear waters of the Mad River in Clark County when you book a trip with Mad River Adventures. The water is clear enough to see the river bottom in the more shallow areas, and has a light current to carry you along, but it’s not so strong that you can’t paddle against it. Many families and groups have found the Mad River to be a great way to discover the wonderful enjoyment of canoeing in Ohio!

W H I T E W AT E R F U N

D OW N TOW N ’ S EC O S P O RTS C O R R I D O R

———— Two whitewater kayak features are centerpieces of Springfield’s developing Eco Sports Corridor. Those looking for more placid waters can rent canoes for a peaceful paddle on Mad River as it slices its way westward toward the Great Miami River.

MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEERS OF CLARK COUNTY

S N Y D E R PA R K G A R D E N S & A R B O R E T U M

———— We are Ohio State University Extension trained volunteers teaching our community research-based horticultural practices, with 326 MGV trained since 1995. In 2015, we began working turning the land from Snyder Park Golf Course into Snyder Park Gardens & Arboretum. Points of interest include the Wingert Tossey Pavilion, Springfield Foundation Gardens, Early Ohio Settler’s Garden, Garden of Eatin’, Landscaping with Nature, and more.

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F R O Z E N W AT E R F U N

THE CHILLER ICE ARENA

———— The latest addition to Springfield’s recreational reservoir is the NTPRD Chiller, owned by the National Trail Parks and Recreation District and operated by the Chiller Ice Rinks of the Columbus area. Now home to Wittenberg University’s hockey team, the Chiller offers skating and hockey lessons, open skating, parties and drop-in hockey as part of the regular schedule. greaterspringfield.com

THE GRASS IS

GREENER IN SPRINGFIELD

———— If golf is your game, we have some ideal spots. Greater Springfield boasts nine regulation golf courses, including the third-ranked private club in the region — the Springfield Country Club. The 110-year-old course was designed by legendary golfer and golf course architect Donald Ross, whose own golf legacy lives on at Pinehurst.

One of our more interesting public courses is Windy Knoll, a links-inspired creation. The horse statues on the grounds are a tribute to the horse breeding farm and the horses that were there in an earlier generation.

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Donald Ross, who designed the 18-hole course at Springfield Country Club, also designed Pinehurst.

GOLF COURSE DIRECTORY PRIVATE Springfield Country Club Par 72. 6,684 yards 2315 Signal Hill Road 937-399-0351 www.springfieldccoh.org

Springfield Elks 51 Golf Course Par 72. 6,527 yards 1536 Villa Road 937-399-2304

PUBLIC Reid Park South Course: Par 72. 6,502 yards

National Golf Links Par 72. 7,200 yards South Charleston 877-730-7676 www.nationalgolflinks.org

North Course: Par 72. 6,760 yards

Windy Knoll Golf Club Par 71. 6,820 yards 500 Roscommon Drive 937-399-0001 www.windyknollgolfclub.com

1325 South Bird Road 937-324-7725 www.ntprd.org/reid_park_ golf_course.htm Rocky Lakes Golf Course Par 70. 6,075 yards 3950 S Yellow Springs St 937-322-3211 www.golflink.com/ golf-courses Locust Hills Golf Club Course 1: Par 72. 6,576 yards Course 2: Par 72. 6,572 yards 5575 North River Road 800-872-4918 www.locusthillsgc.com

Sugar Isle Golf Course Par 72. 6,350 yards State Route 235 New Carlisle 937-845-8699 www.sugarislegolf.com

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DOWNTOWN

Discover a beautiful way of life in the

Heart of

Downtown Springfield’s downtown is not just the center of our city – it’s the heart of our community. That is why we continue to invest our time, heart and resources into creating a thriving center where people come together to do business, be entertained and celebrate. The HBC, PAC and Courtyard Marriott form the core of the National Road Convention District which plays host to many conferences and events.

P L AC E S T O S TAY + T H I N G S T O D O

N AT I O N A L R O A D C O M M O N S

D O W N T O W N S P R I N G F I E L D ’ S B E S T- K E P T S E C R E T

———— With community events including the Greater Springfield Partnership’s CommonsFest, the Springfield Jazz & Blues Festival, and MustardFest taking place at National Road Commons, the secret may be out!

To add gathering and green space downtown, the Community Improvement Corporation developed the National Road Commons and relocated the historic MADONNA OF THE TRAIL statue there. A block away, a streetscape project on Fountain Avenue has accessorized the look of small shops and paved the way for new retail and restaurant development.

A new 300-bay parking garage with street-level retail space was recently added on Fountain Avenue further cementing the corridor as the heart of our vibrant downtown.

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

N AT I O N A L L Y K N O W N A C T S

———— Clark State College, whose Brinkman Education Center is located downtown, teamed with local leaders to build a handsome Performing Arts Center — beautiful Kuss Auditorium. Its stage hosts national acts and serves as a fitting home for Springfield’s Symphony Orchestra. Its Turner Studio Theater hosts a theater education program that prepares students for the future and provides space where local talent can be nurtured.

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FAMOUS FIGURES WITH SPRINGFIELD CONNECTIONS

Take a Statue Tour Downtown

VISITORS WILL NOTICE A SERIES OF DOWNTOWN STATUES IN SPRINGFIELD. HERE ARE THE STORIES OF SOME.

O.S. KELLY stands on his Esplanade in front of the Courtyard Marriott. Kelly was the financial backer of William Whiteley, whose Champion reaper turned Springfield into an agri-business manufacturing mecca.

GEN. GEORGE ROGERS CLARK looks west from the corner of Fountain Avenue and Main Street. Rogers had the unenviable task of trying to maintain an American claim over the thinly populated western frontier after the war for independence.

HARRY TOULMIN stands, pen in hand, across the street from the Bushnell Building. He was the patent attorney for the most famous pioneers in flight, the Wright Brothers.

A.B. GRAHAM, founder of 4-H, can be seen in a statue tucked behind a building named for him at the

southwest corner of Limestone and Columbia Streets. Graham was superintendent of the Springfield Township Schools where he persistently championed the cause of education to farm families.

TECUMSEH, legendary Shawnee leader, stands north of the Springfield Museum of Art along Veterans

Park Drive. Although a fierce warrior, he disdained the torture often practiced on frontier captives and tried in vain to assemble a coalition of Native American groups to resist the westward push of settlers.

DAVEY MOORE, the 1959 world featherweight champion, stands along Limestone Street just south of the city’s downtown. Moore, who died days after losing a defense of his title, is celebrated in a Bob Dylan song. His funeral procession to Ferncliff Cemetery is the largest the city has ever seen.

H O L L E N B E C K B AY L E Y C E N T E R

A P L A C E F O R SP ECIAL EVENTS

———— In 2010, Clark State constructed the Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts & Conference Center, adjacent to its Performing Arts Center. The HBC features state-of-the-art amenities and space for up to 1,500 event attendees and seated dining for 500.

C O U R T YA R D M A R R I O T T

H O S P I TA L I T Y I N DOWNTOWN ————

TIDBIT FOR A TASTE of Springfield’s past, go to the Fountain on Main and order the chopped olive and nut sandwich on grilled wheat, a tribute to a much remembered downtown eatery, Jim’s Sandwich Shop.

FINE DINERS may want to try Cecil and Lime on Cecil St., or Mela Urban Bistro in the Marriott or the locally owned and operated Stella Bleu Bistro, at 20 N Fountain Ave.

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With 120 rooms on six floors, the Courtyard Marriott and Mela Urban Bistro, on the downtown Esplanade, is conveniently located next to Clark State’s Performing Arts Center and Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts & Conference Center and is one of the most recognized images of our downtown.

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S P R I N G F I E L D FA R M E R ’ S M A R K E T

———— It’s 2022 and our 16th season and we are excited to see all the positive things this season has in store! The Summer Farmers Market, operated by the Greater Springfield Partnership, runs every Saturday, June thru September from 9:00 AM-12:30 PM. The market brings together our community unlike any other event while reaching thousands of people throughout the summer and connecting our local producers with customers well beyond our city and county lines. Seeing the culture, diversity, and values of the Springfield community each year is one of the most exciting parts of our Farmers Market!

The market is maintained through generous sponsorships each year and these sponsorships allow our market to expand our reach and impact as well as continue important programs such as the POP Kids’ Club, WIC, the EBT Matching Program, Senior Bucks and Produce Perks!

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E D U C AT I O N

Our spectacular schools promise a

BRIGHT FUTURE for

In Springfield and Clark County, students are afforded educational opportunities that will not only lead them into the wider world but to an understanding of how they can contribute by staying in their own communities.

WHAT INTERESTS YOU? YOU’LL FIND IT IN OUR SCHOOLS!

W O R K F O R C E I N I T I AT E : M A G N I F Y

SPRINGFIELD-CL ARK CAREER TECHNOLOGY CENTER

D I S C O V E R . D E V E L O P. D R E A M . P R O D U C I N G S T U D E N T S ———— READY FOR THEIR FUTURE The Greater Springfield Partnership has created a new workforce and talent initiative designed to develop and retain talent in our community by partnering with local schools and local employers.

The Magnify Initiative creates career focused opportunities for students and a pipeline of talent for employers.

We want students to discover their aptitudes and learn how those connect to careers. We want students to develop their skills and talents. We want to see students dream about their future and how they can use their skills and talents in the workforce pipeline.

SPRINGFIELD CIT Y SCHOOLS Our city school district is made up of 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 1 high school, and the school of innovation. The district continues to innovate to support personalized, customized learning. While they offer unique options at all grade levels, our middle school and high school students have seen the most striking growth in educational options as we now allow students to blend traditional coursework, on-line coursework, and experiential learning.

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———— The Springfield-Clark Career Technology Center, located near the campus of Clark State College, is a skill development and career technical education center. They offer 28 career preparatory programs to local junior and senior high school students.

Students who aspire to college education get a huge jump-start through our programs and our unique partnerships with post-secondary education. We offer a dynamic and exciting high school experience for those students and families that choose the CTC.

G LO BA L I M PAC T ST E M ACA D E M Y

OHIO’S ONLY BIO-SCIENCE STEM SCHOOL

———— The Global Impact STEM Academy focuses on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) curriculum specializing in the areas of Food Science, Bioscience, Energy and Environment.

The early-college high school blends every course together into real-world experiences and assignments that push students beyond the classroom and into a meaningful future.

The Academy is located in the historic South High School building.

C L A R K COUNT Y SCHOOLS Our six county school districts – Northeastern, Northwestern, Greenon, Clark-Shawnee, Tecumseh and Southeastern – consistently see high graduation rates of students prepared for career, college or military services. Career and college readiness is a focus in the county schools with various popular programs such as fine arts, JROTC, FFA, College Credit Plus and more offering every student the opportunity to a high-quality, well-rounded education.

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A Collage of Colleges THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE OHIO FOR COLLEGES, AND THE SPRINGFIELD AND CLARK COUNTY AREAS ARE TRULY BLESSED.

S P R I N G F I E L D ’ S P R I VAT E S C H O O L S

A LONG HISTORY OF E X C E L L E N C E I N E D U C AT I O N ————

CLARK STATE COLLEGE

WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY

Hometown Clark State College helped to pioneer two-year, post-high school education in Ohio. Its students, traditional and non-traditional, have more than 125 degree and certificate programs from which to choose. The college works hand in hand with local employers to create training and certificate programs tailored for local workforce needs.

Since 1845, Wittenberg University has set a standard of excellence both in liberal arts education and small college (now Division III) athletics. In more recent years, women’s field hockey and volleyball teams have begun to add to the powerhouse tradition in men’s football and basketball. Endowment of the Sarah Hirt Hagen Center for Civic and Urban Engagement has strengthened ties with Springfield. To serve the community more directly, the university is also bringing a liberal arts flavor to more career-oriented offerings, including a bachelor’s in nursing program, a criminal justice program and an accounting degree completion program.

The curriculum includes the new Advanced Manufacturing Program that focuses on welding, additive manufacturing, CNC, and Industrial Maintenance which was funded by a $2.5M grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS HAVE LONG BEEN AN IMPORTANT SEGMENT OF EDUCATION IN CLARK COUNTY.

CATHOLIC CENTRAL SCHOOLS Catholic Central Schools, a K through 12 program, is prepared for the future with a $6.3 million building expansion to better accommodate its program of students with exceptional college acceptance rates.

EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Emmanuel Christian Academy, which educates from preschool through high school, provides a Christian-based education on a gleaming campus at Springfield’s north end.

RIDGEWOOD SCHOOL The school’s 1st through 8th grade program is one of the oldest independent co-ed schools in the state. Its students regularly become leaders in the high schools of their choice.

NIGHTINGALE MONTESSORI

EXPANDING LOCAL HIGHER ED OPPORTUNITIES

Nightingale Montessori is the area’s only Montessori school, providing an individually focused education for students in grades K through 12.

SPRINGFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY Vibrant Cedarville University is a 20-minute drive south. Carrying a proud 125year Christian tradition, it has established itself as a top-flight university with a wide range of offerings, with strength in the science and health fields. Cedarville’s Yellow Jackets are a longtime powerhouse in the Division II Great Midwest Athletic Conference, but the university has even more pride in its celebration of Biblical truths.

SCS provides students in Pre-K through 8th grade an excellent education rooted in the certainty that all truth is God’s truth. They are committed to nurturing each child’s spiritual and academic development.

ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY MIDWEST Antioch University Midwest, in nearby Yellow Springs, provides a convenient way for adults to complete their bachelor’s degrees or to tailor individualized master’s programs to fit their career plans. The university’s Ph.D. in Leadership and Change has established itself as a program that fits its time, and online and overseas studies provide flexibility that makes it possible to fit meaningful learning into the context of busy lives.

ANTIOCH COLLEGE In the spirit of its first president, Horace Mann, Antioch College in Yellow Springs provides a rigorous liberal arts education with the belief that scholarship and life experience are strengthened when linked, that diversity in all its manifestations is a fundamental component of excellence in education, and that authentic social and community engagement is vital for those who strive to win victories for humanity.

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FIND YOUR UNWIND HERE, YOU’LL FIND NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ANTIQUES, MUSEUMS & ARCHITECTURE, BEAUTIFULLY SCENIC PARKS & RECREATION, IMPORTANT AMERICAN HISTORICAL SITES, AND UNIQUE EVENTS AND PROGRAMMING. Your time here can be summed up by four words.

Eat, See, Do & Stay. This section shows a selected highlight for each. For the full list of things in Greater Springfield, scan the QR code below.

BUSINESS

Get down to

MORE

Business than

Among metropolitan areas of similar size, we’ve ranked second in the country when it comes to economic development that resulted in capital investment. We’ve made the top-five list five times in seven years.

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OUR TOP 5 INDUSTRIES

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MANUFACTURING Manufacturing is one of the largest private employment sectors in Clark County and employs more than 7,300 individuals with average wages significantly higher than the national average. Our top manufacturing areas are aerospace parts, auto parts, composites, manufacturing services and machinery.

LOGISTICS AND DISTRIBUTION Employing more than 2,700, logistics and distribution are strong in Clark County due to the county’s proximity to major U.S. highways and a healthy manufacturing industry.

Logistics and Distribution is projected to grow at nearly 15 percent by 2024.

AGRIBUSINESS, FOOD PROCESSING AND TECHNOLOGY Clark County has a competitive advantage in the agribusiness, food processing and technology business with a 56 percent higher concentration than the national average. The Global Impact bioscience/agriscience STEM school and the agricultural application of UAS activity provides a unique opportunity for this industry, employing more than 1,000.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES The professional, scientific and technical services industry in Clark County — which employs around 900 individuals — is expected to grow with the national average of around 5.5 percent by 2024.

INSURANCE The insurance industry employs more than 2,000 in Clark County including recent investments by Assurant and CodeBlue. Additional growth in this area is projected at a rate far higher than the national average.

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Our Industrial Parks

Owners and boards of directors looking for new places to park their industries need look no further. Springfield and Clark County boast six industrial parks. From the freshly opened PrimeOhio II Park to the NextEdge Applied Research + Technology Park, Greater Springfield’s five corporate, research and technology parks provide places where backing in and starting up are as convenient as can be. Here’s the lineup:

TOURING TIP no. 3 FOR A FIRST GLANCE at locations with easy access to Interstate highways, take I-70 to Ohio 41. Just north of the interstate, tour the PrimeOhio I and II industrial parks.

For a look at a future in technology, visit NextEdge Applied Research + Technology Park on U.S. 40 about 1.5 miles west of Interstate 70. It’s on the left (south) side of the road.

For details about our industrial parks visit ExpandGreaterSpringfield.com or call 937.325.7621.

AIR PA RK OH IO

Located south of Springfield adjacent to the Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport, it is 191 acres zoned for light industrial development and with a distinct transportation advantage.

S PR INGFIELD INDUSTRI AL PA R K

Located off Leffel Lane, a skip from I-70, its 54 acres also are zoned for general manufacturing, which its stable tenants have done now for years.

PR IM EOH IO CORP OR ATE PARK

This cornerstone park located at Interstate 70 and Ohio 41 has 13 tenants with 2,300 employees on 400 acres of industrially zoned property.

C O M M U N I T Y I M P R O V E M E N T C O R P O R AT I O N O F SPRINGFIELD AND CLARK COUNTY

A CONDUIT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL GROWTH NE XT ED G E A P P L I E D R ES E A RC H T ECH NO LO GY PA R K

Just north of the PrimeOhio parks, its strengths are the redundant fiber lines and multiple power grids that connect it to the most modern means of transporting one of the 21st Century businesses’ key commodities — information.

PRIMEOHIO II

A neighbor to PrimeOhio, and facing Interstate 70, this industrial park which is the new home to Gabe’s has 200 acres zoned for industrial development with frontage on the short-line Indiana & Ohio Railway, connecting it to larger systems.

S IT E OH IO P ROGR AM

The SiteOhio Program is designed to increase the State’s portfolio of available industrial, manufacturing and commercial locations.

Our community has three sites that have been certified as “construction-ready.”

This means development can occur on them today and with no delay!

———— Regardless of size or industry, the Community Improvement Corporation of Springfield and Clark County (CIC) is here to make sure you have the tools you need to make your business a success.

ASS I STI N G G ROW TH

The CIC’s award-winning attraction and retention program, H.I.T.S. (Hire, Invest, Train, Space) is an economic development, government and workforce development partnership that works with local businesses that need assistance with hiring, making new investments, training existing and potential workers and expansion or relocation needs.

THE J O B CO N N ECTI O N

Through hiring events with OhioMeansJobs and internship initiatives with local school districts, innovative partnerships are matching the skills needed for today’s and tomorrow’s careers with the training and internships offered to the current and future local workforce.

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SILFEX RIBBON CUTTING

THE RIGHT STUFF — IN THE RIGHT PLACE PROFITABLE MARKETS ARE WITHIN EASY REACH. SPRINGFIELD IS LOCATED WITHIN 600 MILES OF

63%

ALL U.S. CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

60% 80% 50% ALL U.S. POPULATION

ALL U.S. MANUFACTURERS

THE CANADIAN POPULATION

Springfield’s location on INTERSTATE 70 near INTERSTATE 75, means next day truck deliveries can reach 69% OF THE U.S. POPULATION and 74% OF THE NATION’S WHOLESALERS.

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DID YOU KNOW? Clark County is full of history!

Currently, 40 listings on the National Register of Historic Places call Clark County home. Many of the places, including the Clark County Heritage Center, the Westcott House and the Masonic Temple, are still available to see by the public. The oldest listing for the county is Enon Mound, which was placed on the NRHP in 1972.

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H E A LT H C A R E

Q U A L I T Y H E A LT H C A R E I N G R E AT E R S P R I N G F I E L D

Keeping our

COMMUNITY feeling its

BEST

When it came time to construct new modern medical facilities for Clark County, hospital leaders didn’t hesitate. They set their sights on the community’s center, its downtown.

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SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CANCER CENTER

T H E B R E A S T C E N T E R AT O H I O VA L L E Y

QUALITY HEALTH CARE IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN

CANCER CARE CLOSE TO HOME

A BREAST IMAGING CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

———— Since opening its doors in November of 2011, the $235 million state-of-the-art Springfield Regional Medical Center has provided the benefits of a modern, fullservice hospital, providing 24/7 care not only to Springfield and Clark County, but adjacent communities.

Its affiliation with Bon Secours makes Springfield Regional Medical Center a part of one of the strongest existing health care systems in Ohio — one expected to grow stronger as it becomes one of the largest players in the future of health care in the state.

13,500 The number of patients Rocking Horse Community Health Center serves on more than 56,000 visits a year.

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———— Adjacent to the new hospital, The Springfield Regional Cancer Center on North Street was the first medical facility to anchor itself downtown.It provides the latest in cancer care for most people in their own community, while providing access to a full array of clinical trials in partnership with the James Cancer Center, affiliated with The Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center.

———— With state-of-the-art technology and breast Radiologists who are BoardCertified and Sub-Specialty trained, the Breast Center at Ohio Valley provides the region with the best in breast care. Our Nurse Navigators are committed to providing personal guidance, comprehensive support and breast health education to patients and their families.

Our Breast Center was awarded the ACR Gold Seal of Accreditation and named a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology bringing patient care to a new level, ensuring our Breast Center has met nationally-accepted, high practice standards of care.

Patients and their families choose the Breast Center at Ohio Valley for excellence in medical and surgical care and the best patient experience in the region. Ohio Valley is proudly owned and operated by local physicians.

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Quality Health Care for All GREATER SPRINGFIELD OFFERS A WIDE SPECTRUM OF HEALTH CARE OPTIONS FOR PEOPLE IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCE OF LIFE SO THAT EACH PERSON MAY FIND THE CARE THEY NEED CLOSE TO HOME.

ROCKING HORSE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

M E N TA L H E A L T H S E R V I C E S

A FULL SPECTRUM OF CARE

———— Mental Health Services of Clark County opened its $10 million facility just across the street from Springfield Regional Medical Center in June 2013. With inpatient, outpatient, emergency and transition services, it also works cooperatively with the Springfield-based Mental Health and Recovery Board of Clark, Greene and Madison counties to provide a full spectrum of care.

A MEDICAL HOME FOR EVERYONE

———— With its core belief that every person deserves a medical home, the Rocking Horse Community Health Center provides primary care services to residents of all ages, regardless of ability to pay. The center, located just east of the South Fountain Historic District, underwent an $8 million, 42,000 square foot expansion to its campus in 2013.

KETTERING HEALTH SPRINGFIELD MEDICAL CENTER

24/ 7 EMERGENCY CENTER INCLUDING L AB AND IMAGING

———— The new Kettering Health Springfield medical center, the 42,000 square foot building that was a Kroger grocery store until three years ago, is Kettering’s largest investment in the Springfield area to date.  The new location features examination rooms and offices for outpatient and specialist care. In addition, the facility will have a 24-hour fully functioning emergency department with 14 emergency beds and accommodations for trauma care and behavioral health. The space also includes imaging, lab services and office space for outpatient primary care and other similar service such as cardiology.

W R I G H T PAT T E R S O N M E D I C A L C E N T E R A N D D AY T O N VA M E D I C A L C E N T E R

NEARBY HEALTH SERVICES FOR VETERANS AND M I L I TA R Y P E R S O N N E L

———— Wright-Patterson Medical Center, located 17 miles southwest of Springfield at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, provides a complete range of services to eligible military beneficiaries in the region.

The Dayton VA Medical Center, 4100 West Third Street in Dayton, offers a full range of services to area veterans.

Springfield’s Community Based Outpatient Clinic at 512 Burnett Road, offers home-based health care and outpatient mental health services for our veterans.

I N V E S T I N G I N G O O D H E A LT H NOVEMBER 2011

JUNE 2013

Springfield Regional Medical Center opened its

Mental Health Services opened its

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$

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facility.

facility.

CLARK COUNTY COMBINED HEALTH DISTRICT

INTO THE FUTURE TOGETHER

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DID YOU KNOW? It’s all in a name...

Many people know Springfield as the Champion City, but it is also called the Home City and the City of Roses.

In 1919, Springfield was home to 33 greenhouses that produced more roses than any other city in the world.

The nickname Champion City stems from the name of the Champion reaper farming equipment that was produced in the city in the 1800s.

We’re all about your community.

Because it’s ours, too.

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CONNECTING STUDENTS TO CAREERS WWW.CLARKCOUNTY.JOBS

COMMUNITY FESTIVALS

A thriving community with

FESTIVE FUN

Everyone for

Our longest-running festival – the Summer Arts Festival – is also our most recognized and loved. This free, month-long celebration of music and fun has been taking place between the scenic cliffs along Buck Creek for nearly 50 years and draws attendees from across the region and state.

M U S I C • H I S T O RY • H O B B I E S • H O L I DAYS • A N D M O R E

S U M M E R A R T S F E S T I VA L | J U N E & J U L Y

C O N C E R T S U N D E R T H E S TA R S

———— In what might be likened to a modern observance of the summer solstice, rows of lawn chairs start appearing shortly after sunup between the limestone cliffs of Veterans Park from mid-June through mid-July. It’s the time-honored method for reserving a prime spot for that evening’s performance at the Springfield Summer Arts Festival.

The admission-free festival has something for everyone — from those whose tastes run from ribs to Rachmaninoff. Tribute bands annually attract the likes of Parrotheads and Deadheads.

Home-grown talents John Legend and Griffin House might drop by. Staples include the Springfield Symphony Orchestra and musicals showcasing local and touring talent.

All play out as the sun sets on the beautiful and well-appointed Veterans Park Amphitheater. springfieldartscouncil.org

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FA I R AT N E W B O S T O N | S E P T E M B E R

A R E VO LU T I O N A RY G AT H E R I N G

———— Step 200 years back in time at the Fair at New Boston! This quality event - from historical re-enactments to time period vendors and food - creates the illusion of time travel to 1790 - 1810.

Each Labor Day, history lovers and re-enactors from across the country migrate to George Rogers Clark Park for the Fair at New Boston. Held near the grounds of the Battle of Peckuwe, the largest Revolutionary War battle fought west of the Allegheny Mountains, the event transports attendees to the 18th century, where tinsmiths, blacksmiths and tatters display their wares between taverns, and ruffians do their best to avoid detection by constables on patrol. The regular firing of the 6-pound cannon near the stockade helps moderns hear echoes of the Ohio past while General George Rogers Clark patrols the grounds. fairatnewboston.org

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AUGUST

JUNE

SEPTEMBER

WAKE THE L AKE

INDIECRAFT

M U S TA R D F E S T

———— This one-of-a-kind event features F1 Powerboats racing from 0 to 120 MPH in a matter of just three seconds on the Clark County Fairgrounds lake! The side-by-side racing includes 90-degree hairpin turns, no brakes, and lots of action. You’ll also enjoy a beer garden, great food and live music.

———— This event debuted in 2019 and was an overwhelming hit! IndieCraft occupies the intersection of Indie music and craft brewing. We bring together great bands and great brews for a weekend full of fun centered around multiple downtown venues, bars and brewpubs.

———— This Oktoberfest-themed event includes sampling of Woeber Mustard products, seasonal beers from Mother Stewart’s, German music, and the legendary Champion City Wiener Dog races. A great family event that just gets better every year!

TOURING TIP no. 4 FUN ON THE FARM Drive 6.4 miles south of Springfield on Route 68 to Young’s Jersey Dairy for ice cream, food and farm-based family fun.

ANTIQUING IN SPRINGFIELD M AY | S E P T E M B E R

FEBRUARY - OCTOBER

AUGUST

F I R S T F R I D AY S

SPRINGFIELD JAZZ & B L U E S F E S T I VA L

———— Come visit the Hatch Artist Studios.

32+ artists will open their studios to the public to shop for unique one of kind items. You will find local artists that specialize in woodworking, ceramics, painting, fiber art, glass and jewelry to mention just a few art mediums. Come visit and experience all this talent in one building!

OCTOBER

CHALK FEST

———— Spend the afternoon listening to live music as chalk artists chalk the streets in downtown Springfield and compete for top honors. Attendees will also enjoy offerings from vendors, food trucks, and kids activities. They can create their own chalk art masterpiece and engage in other free, fun activities.

———— The already vibrant Springfield music scene grooves into third gear with the brand new, Springfield Jazz and Blues Music Festival for 2022! Presented by the Springfield Kiwanis Club, the festival features 18 local, regional and national artists converging on two stages in the heart of downtown.

DECEMBER

H O L I D AY I N T H E C I T Y

———— This production of the Greater Springfield Partnership is a fiveweek, downtown holiday celebration that includes an outdoor ice rink, appearances by Santa, the Grand Illumination of downtown, and more!

F A M I LY. F U N . F E S T I V A L S

In Greater Springfield it’s not a question if something’s happening, it’s just a question of when! To find our what’s going on in and around our community, just click on VisitGreaterSpringfield.com. The events calendar will keep you up to date on everything from antique shows and symphony performances, to festivals and historic walking tours. You’ll also find plenty of info on local attractions, dining and lodging options. greaterspringfield.com

E X T R AVA G A N T E V E N T S

———— On the third Friday in May and September, a traveling army of antiques dealers, pickers and flea market aficionados from around the globe descend on the Clark County Fairgrounds for the nationally known Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market Extravaganza.

The Extravaganza is world-renowned as one of the largest and best antique shows in the country. 2000+ vendors are setup indoors and outdoors throughout the Clark County Fairgrounds for this epic weekend which also includes great food! springfieldantiqueshow.com

2,500

The number of dealers at the May and September Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market Extravaganzas.

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DIRECTORY

Your quick reference guide to

Resources LOCAL

This is your quick reference directory to the most important local, state and federal resources. From local healthcare contacts, to driver’s license bureau information to your political representatives’ contact information, this guide serves as your one-stop reference to the resources you need.

CITY GOVERNMENT CITY HALL

76 E. High St. Springfield, OH 45502 P 937-324-7680 (24 hour) P 937-324-7300 W www.springfieldohio.gov CITY MANAGER

Bryan Heck P E

937-324-7300 bheck@springfieldohio.gov

CLERK OF COMMISSION

Jill Pierce P E

937-324-7341 jpierce@springfieldohio.gov

POLICE DIVISION CHIEF

Lee Graf

130 N. Fountain Ave. Springfield, OH 45502 P 937-324-7720 E lgraf@springfieldohio.gov FIRE RESCUE DIVISION

Chief Brian Miller

350 N. Fountain Ave. Springfield, OH 45504 P 937-324-7605 F 937-324-4810 E bmiller@springfieldohio.gov

COUNTY GOVERNMENT County Offices 50 E. Columbus St. / Box 2639 Springfield, OH 45502 P 937-521-2005 W www.clarkcountyohio.gov COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

Jennifer Hutchinson P E

937-521-2010 jhutchinson@clarkcountyohio.gov

CLERK OF COMMISSION

Megan Burr P E

937-521-2006 mburr@clarkcountyohio.gov

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Springfield Fire ������������������������������������������������������������������� 911 Springfield Police ���������������������������������������������������������������� 911 Clark County Sheriff (emergency) ����������������������������������������� 911 National Center for Missing & Exploited Children ���800-843-5678 State Highway Patrol ����������������������������������������������937-323-9781 Federal Bureau of Investigation ������������������������������614-224-1183 Ohio Homeland Security ����������������������������������������877-647-4683 CLARK COUNTY COURTS

Common Pleas ������������������������������������������������������937-521-1750 Municipal ��������������������������������������������������������������937-328-3722 Juvenile �����������������������������������������������������������������937-521-1600 Probate ������������������������������������������������������������������937-521-1845 HOSPITALS

Springfield Regional Medical Center 100 Medical Center Drive Springfield, OH 45504 P 937-523-1000 W mercy.com

United Way Information & Referral ����������������������������������������������� 211 U.S. Post Office ����������������������������������������������������������937-323-6498 Veteran’s Services Commission �����������������������������������937-521-2030 Waste Management District ������������������������������������������937-521-2020 LICENSES

Automobile and Drivers ������������������������������������������������937-325-1835 Dog License �����������������������������������������������������������������937-521-1864 Driver Examinations �����������������������������������������������������937-439-8378 Marriage License ���������������������������������������������������������937-521-1845 Title Department �����������������������������������������������������������937-328-2570 Vendor’s License ����������������������������������������������������������937-521-1877 SCHOOLS

Springfield City Schools Superintendent

Dr. Robert Hill

1500 W. Jefferson St., Springfield, OH 45506 P 937-505-2806 Clark County (ESC) Educational Service Center

Dan Bennett

25 W. Pleasant St., Springfield, OH 45506 P 937-325-7671

Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital

Springfield / Clark Career Technology Center

100 West Main St. Springfield, OH 45502 P 937-521-3900 W ovsurgical.com

1901 Selma Rd., Springfield, OH 45505 P 937-325-7368

Michelle Patrick

Kettering Health Emergency Room 2300 N. Limestone St. Springfield, OH 45503 P 937-504-8300 W ketteringhealth.org OTHER SPRINGFIELD-CLARK COUNTY RESOURCES (ALPABETICAL ORDER)

Abuse of Children & Elderly �������������������������� (day) 937-327-1748 ���������������������������������������������������������������� (night) 937-328-2560 American Red Cross ����������������������������������������������937-399-3872 Board of Elections �������������������������������������������������937-521-2120 Call Before you Dig (Columbia Gas) �������������������������������������� 811 Clark County SPCA ������������������������������������������������937-925-6602 Developmental Disabilities �������������������������������������937-328-2675 Dog Warden / Humane Society �������������������������������937-521-2140 Emergency Management Agency ����������������������������937-521-2175 Health District Combined ���������������������������������������937-390-5600 Job & Family Services ������������������������������������������937-327-1859 Library/Public ��������������������������������������������������������937-328-6901 Ohio State University Extension Office ��������������������937-521-3860 Social Security/Springfield Office ��������������������������877-405-1451 Suicide Prevention ����������������������������������������������� 800-320-HELP

911

THE EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER to reach Springfield Fire / Police and Clark County Sheriff / Fire dispatch.

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AM-PM Employment.........................................................21 Benjamin Steel....................................................................17 Box King................................................................................17 Catholic Central..................................................................22 Cherish Hospice..................................................................13 Citizens National Bank......................................................16 Clark Schaefer Hackett....................................................13 Clark State College............................................................22 Cox Media (Springfield News-Sun)...............................34 Ferncliff Cemetery .............................................................. 9 Gallery Homes....................................................................BC Greater Springfield Partnership...................................4-5 Hauck Brothers Heating & Cooling...............................16 Huntington Bank.................................................................34 IH Credit Union....................................................................23 Kapp Construction............................................................... 8 Link-Hellmuth Insurance.................................................... 8 Littleton & Rue Funeral Home .......................................21 Magnify – Expand...............................................................35 Mela .......................................................................................30 Mental Health Services for Clark & Madison Counties.....23 Mercy Health...................................................................... IFC Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital..........................................34 Park National Bank.............................................................. 9 Pathways Financial Credit Union...................................17 Reliant Restoration............................................................. .8 Ridgewood School.............................................................22 Rocking Horse Community Health Center..................31 Rollins Moving & Storage.................................................16 Sheehan Brothers Vending................................................ 9 Springfield Overhead Door .............................................31 Stuckey & Troutwine, CPAs.............................................16 Villa Springfield...................................................................21 Visit Greater Springfield............................................26-27 Wallace & Turner Insurance............................................30 Wittenberg University........................................................23

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