Brooke Spurlock

Reporter at Springfield News-Sun

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Huge Reserve at Honey Creek housing development opens to New Carlisle buyers

1 week ago | springfieldnewssun.com | Brooke Spurlock |Jeremy Kelley

D.R. Horton, the builder for the project, is developing the 150-acre Brubaker farm property, with plans for 360 single-family homes. “As ‘America’s Builder,’ we take our responsibility to the community seriously, and we are honored to be part of its legacy by building quality, affordably priced houses that give both current and future generations a place to call home,” D.R. Horton officials said Wednesday.
Former Greenon teacher Jenkins headed to Hall of Fame, gets time on national TV

2 weeks ago | daytondailynews.com | Brooke Spurlock

“This is one of the highest honors an American educator can receive — only five teachers are selected each year from across the county,” he said. “It’s truly humbling and reminds me how fortunate I’ve been to work alongside the incredible staff at both Schaefer Middle School and Greenon Jr./Sr. High School ...
Tecumseh HS senior Chase Tipton stays positive, chases dreams after parents’ death

2 weeks ago | daytondailynews.com | Brooke Spurlock

But then around his freshman year, he realized he wasn’t doing too well in school and his GPA was low, so he decided to start working harder and turn things around. Just then, the dog he had since he was born passed away, which “really struck him.” Tipton had no idea that in the next few years, he would lose two grandfathers and a grandmother. Early junior year, things were going well for Tipton, even though he had experienced a few losses.
Tecumseh HS senior Chase Tipton stays positive, chases dreams after parents’ death

2 weeks ago | springfieldnewssun.com | Brooke Spurlock

But then around his freshman year, he realized he wasn’t doing too well in school and his GPA was low, so he decided to start working harder and turn things around. Just then, the dog he had since he was born passed away, which “really struck him.” Tipton had no idea that in the next few years, he would lose two grandfathers and a grandmother. Early junior year, things were going well for Tipton, even though he had experienced a few losses.
Clark State College President Blondin will retire next summer after 13 years

2 weeks ago | springfieldnewssun.com | Brooke Spurlock

“My accomplishments at Clark State would not be possible without the insights, expertise and guidance of our outstanding Board of Trustees, our responsive and dedicated staff, our talented faculty and the students who choose to learn and succeed at, and because of, Clark State,” said Blondin.
DeWine: Ohio employers concerned about Haitian immigrants losing legal status

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Josh Sweigart |Brooke Spurlock

May 19—Employers across the region are expressing concerns with federal efforts to revoke the legal status of many Haitians in the U.S. — including thousands in the Springfield area — according to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine.
DeWine: Ohio employers concerned about Haitian immigrants losing legal status

2 weeks ago | daytondailynews.com | Josh Sweigart |Brooke Spurlock

“So they will have to stop employing them if their legal status changes, if it goes from legal to not. So that is a big concern,” DeWine said. The Trump administration has worked aggressively to revoke the legal status of Haitians in the U.S. on programs such as humanitarian parole and Temporary Protected Status. This includes many of the estimated 12,000 to 15,000 Haitians in the Springfield area. ExploreEfforts to speed up the process has been stymied by the courts.
Kore 4 renovating south Springfield property as commercial kitchen, event space

3 weeks ago | daytondailynews.com | Brooke Spurlock

The LLC acquired the long-vacant property at 608 W. Southern Ave. from the Clark County Land Bank in 2023 to repurpose and renovate the current building into a commercial kitchen and event space along the bike path. They plan to open this summer. “We’re just intentional about really trying to create a nice space on this side of town … It’s important that we provide nice spaces on this side of town, and then hopefully it’s a momentum thing," Carter-Smith said. “I mean, why not?
Kore 4 renovating south Springfield property as commercial kitchen, event space

3 weeks ago | springfieldnewssun.com | Brooke Spurlock

The LLC acquired the long-vacant property at 608 W. Southern Ave. from the Clark County Land Bank in 2023 to repurpose and renovate the current building into a commercial kitchen and event space along the bike path. They plan to open this summer. “We’re just intentional about really trying to create a nice space on this side of town … It’s important that we provide nice spaces on this side of town, and then hopefully it’s a momentum thing," Carter-Smith said. “I mean, why not?
Springfield’s annual community cleanup scheduled for end of month

3 weeks ago | springfieldnewssun.com | Brooke Spurlock

Explore“This event provides Springfield residents with a free and convenient opportunity to dispose of unwanted household items safely and responsibly,” city officials said. Accepted items include yard debris, mattresses and bulky furniture, outdoor items (chairs, couches, playsets), electronics, clothing, general trash, and tires. ExploreItems not accepted include non-residential or commercial waste, chemicals or hazardous materials, paint, medical waste or pharmaceuticals.