Brooke Spurlock

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Myers Market in COhatch Springfield unveils new plans, hours; Ironworks Waffle Cafe closes

3 days ago | springfieldnewssun.com | Brooke Spurlock

ExploreMyers Market is now open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. As of this week, Ironworks Waffle Cafe inside the market has permanently closed, which caused the change in hours since a breakfast option is no longer offered for the time being.
Second Harvest Food Bank awarded $75K from Honda to help with operations

3 days ago | springfieldnewssun.com | Brooke Spurlock

The grant will directly support the food bank’s operational capacity such as logistics, staffing and infrastructure needed to distribute millions of pounds of food. “With food insecurity rates continuing to rise, especially in marginalized populations, this support comes at a critical time,” said Jennifer Brunner, development director. “Demand unfortunately, remains consistently high ...
Clark County deputy dies, funeral services being held Thursday

3 days ago | springfieldnewssun.com | Brooke Spurlock

Oliver, 34, died June 18 in Kettering Health Washington Township, according to her obituary. She had a battle with stage four cancer and “fought with extraordinary strength and grace,” according to a GoFundMe organized by Oliver’s sister, Rochelle. ExploreThe community is invited to honor her “life, service and sacrifice” on Thursday. The visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to noon and the funeral service will be held at noon at Second Missionary Baptist Church, 615 S. Wittenberg Ave.
Springfield schools names Ashley Lemen as new Roosevelt Middle School principal

3 days ago | springfieldnewssun.com | Brooke Spurlock

ExploreLemen said her biggest goal right now is to connect with students, families and staff, and take time to listen and learn. “I want to build on the great things already happening at Roosevelt and work together to keep moving forward. My vision is to empower students to be leaders, keep communication open and honest and build a school culture that feels like family — positive, supportive and full of pride," she said.
Poppy’s Diner closes Selma Road location, goes back to food truck

5 days ago | mahoningmatters.com | Brooke Spurlock

Poppy's Diner is moving out of its brick-and-mortar location and back to its food truck, effective immediately, according to the owner, who cited the location and local violence as a breaking point for them. "We've been having conversation about the future of the Diner, in light of recent events, and with fair season beginning in July. We've decided to move out and back to the food truck effective immediately," according to a post to the diner's Facebook.
One of Springfield's oldest businesses may move to suburbs; rezoning approved

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Brooke Spurlock

Jun. 23—The Brain Lumber Company, one of the oldest businesses in Clark County, received a preliminary rezoning approval that could lead to the company moving from Springfield to Moorefield Twp. Clark County commissioners this week approved the rezoning of an agricultural field to be used by Brain Lumber for retail uses and the future development of a new venue for community events.
Invenergy seeks public input on a proposed large solar energy facility in Harmony Twp. in Clark County

5 days ago | springfieldnewssun.com | Brooke Spurlock

Invenergy will hold a public information meeting next month to get feedback on the 180-megawat Sloopy Solar Energy Center proposed in Harmony Twp. between South Charleston and South Vienna, which could create hundreds of new jobs. The meeting will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, at Clark State College’s Hollenbeck Bayley and Creative Arts and Conference Center, according to an Invenergy representative.
Brain Lumber, one of Springfield’s oldest businesses, plans move to suburbs; rezoning approved

5 days ago | springfieldnewssun.com | Brooke Spurlock

The two-parcel location is at 2600 Mechanicsburg Road (Route 4), between Prosser Road and the Prosser Fields baseball/softball complex. Brain Lumber Company is located at 409 East Street, along the railroad tracks in southeast Springfield, where it has been since 1890. The company was established in 1868 by a group of four men, including brothers William and George Brain, according to the company.
Clark County offers bigger grants to retailers, businesses that are expanding

1 week ago | springfieldnewssun.com | Brooke Spurlock

The county’s Community and Economic Development Department’s Retail Development Project Fund (RDPF) will now offer $50,000 instead of $20,000 to help recruit and expand businesses in the county. This program, which was first developed in 2022 and “has grown rapidly since its start,” helps in recruitment and expansion efforts of service-based and retail-based businesses, said Deputy Director Alex Dietz.
Enon, Mad River seek grant funding for large park, sports complex north of village

1 week ago | springfieldnewssun.com | Brooke Spurlock

“(We haven’t got) as much as what I would like to (be completed), but I consider us still trying to get into phase one,” said Enon Council President Rick Hanna. “Right now our whole goal is to try to get where it does have some basic needs fulfilled for the families where they can play and walk.”Hanna said they have applied for state and federal grants, but have not received any at this point.