Springfield News-Sun

C.A.S.T. set to hold auditions The C.A.S.T. Theater is holding auditions for an upcoming performance of “Death By Dessert,” a dinner theater. Full Story »

SPRINGFIELD - A request to add the name of legendary boxing champion Davey Moore to Fulton Elementary School appears to have died at Thursday night’s Springfield City Schools board meeting. Full Story »

SPRINGFIELD - The first candle on the Hanukkah menorah will be lit Friday evening, Dec. 11, at Temple Shalom, 2424 N. Full Story »

SPRINGFIELD - The Springfield post office eliminated six routes in October as part of a nation-wide change to accommodate decreasing mail volumes, according to Postmaster Sunsan Vanzant. Full Story »

ENON - An overturned semi-trailer shut traffic down for 90 minutes on eastbound Interstate 70 near Interstate 675 early Thursday, Dec. Full Story »

URBANA - The Champaign County Department of Job and Family Services is using a new program this year in an attempt to prevent layoffs, and allow employees more flexibility with their schedules. Full Story »

The Dayton metropolitan statistical area in November had the 12th largest percentage decline in foreclosures from a year earlier among 203 metro areas nationwide, according to a California company that tracks real estate data. Full Story »

MECHANICSBURG - A family of four was left homeless after their mobile home was destroyed by fire Thursday, Dec. Full Story »

Two lanes on I-70 east have been opened after a semi-trailer crashed near the intersection at I-675, according to troopers from the Springfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Full Story »

Two toddlers have been taken to the hospital after being bitten by a dog, according to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Full Story »

Firefighters are responding to an accident near I-675 and I-70 this morning that apparently caused a spill. Full Story »

SPRINGFIELD - In his run for U.S. Senate, Republican Rob Portman toured a local business Wednesday, Dec. Full Story »

SPRINGFIELD - The strong winds that caused minor damage and interrupted electrical power in the area Wednesday were expected to die down but remain strong for a couple of days. Full Story »

Staff report Springfield police and Clark County Sheriff’s deputies have responded to a report of a 17-month-old female bitten by a dog, according to the Springfield Police Division. Full Story »

DAYTON - The Dayton City Commission on Wednesday, Dec. 9, approved new rates for the Dayton International Airport that reduces by $1 the per-person boarding cost to airlines. Full Story »

SPRINGFIELD - The Neighborhood Housing Partnership of Greater Springfield will receive $66,500 for foreclosure counseling. Full Story »

A New Carlisle Street is closed this morning, Dec. 9, due to a heavy wind storm. Dispatchers from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office said Scott Street was blocked at the intersection of Church Street after wires were knocked down due to the wind. Full Story »

The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony this afternoon, Dec. 9, for two new businesses that recently opened downtown. Full Story »

The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning which will be in effect until this afternoon, and temperatures will continue to fall throughout the day today, Dec. Full Story »

Despite high winds and wet roads, no major accidents were reported by authorities today, Dec. 9. The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for today, expecting winds between 30 and 40 miles per hour and gusts of more than 50 miles per hour. Full Story »

SPRINGFIELD - The city of Springfield will use about $1 million in reserves in order to balance its books next year. Full Story »

SPRINGFIELD - Forty years ago, many of the students in JeriLinne Schmenk’s class at Perrin Woods Elementary School would not have been in a public school. Full Story »

SPRINGFIELD - The area will wake up to potentially damaging winds this morning, Dec. 9, as winter elbows its way into Ohio throughout today and tomorrow. Full Story »

SPRINGFIELD - Local health officials are not sure what to expect once they open their H1N1 vaccine clinics to all residents. Full Story »

Births at Springfield Regional Medical Center included: DAUGHTERS Tuesday, Dec. Full Story »