Jessica Orozco

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jessica Orozco |Brooke Spurlock

Jun. 13—Springfield has been in the news lately for a series of small new housing developments — 4, or 7, or 10 new homes that can really revitalize a struggling block here or there within the city limits. But Springfield has lots and lots of those blocks in need. So here's the question: When a developer can turn untouched farmland into 200 new homes comparatively quickly in an outlying area, can local leaders make a big enough impact closer to town with this drip-drip-drip housing approach?

2 weeks ago | daytondailynews.com | Jessica Orozco |Brooke Spurlock

So here’s the question: When a developer can turn untouched farmland into 200 new homes comparatively quickly in an outlying area, can local leaders make a big enough impact closer to town with this drip-drip-drip housing approach? And if not, what’s the answer? Ethan Harris, Clark County’s land bank director, gave a version of the “why not both” answer. “I’m all about taking small bites and then small drips eventually fill the bucket,” Harris said.

2 weeks ago | springfieldnewssun.com | Jessica Orozco

“We think it has something for everybody, whether you’re interested in plants, animals, geology, history — there’s a little bit to do inside to get you excited about going out and hitting the trail,” Mertz said. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said the goal is education, particularly for youth. “We hope when a young person comes here, takes a hike or goes to one of our state parks or another natural area, we hope they come away inspired,” DeWine said.

2 weeks ago | springfieldnewssun.com | Jessica Orozco

“This is awful, to leave these employees without some information about their job, leaving them hanging without knowing how they’re going to eat the next day,” Williams said. “I’m calling on [the] corporate office right now to reach out to me.”Williams spoke Tuesday night with five to seven employees and expects specific details to come later. She said employees who were sent home were given no timeline or information regarding their paychecks.

2 weeks ago | springfieldnewssun.com | Jessica Orozco

“We know that pharmacy access is a critical part of keeping our community healthy,” said Ginger Schworm Berrie, director of retail pharmacy. “This isn’t just about longer hours.