Jessica Orozco
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Jessica Orozco
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Many of Springfield’s Haitian immigrants and groups that support them are feeling confused and anxious about a Friday Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump administration to take away some temporary legal protections, potentially exposing more than 500,000 people nationwide to deportation.
Springfield Haitians watch court developments with uncertain eye toward future
Many of Springfield’s Haitian immigrants and groups that support them are feeling confused and anxious about a Friday Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump administration to take away some temporary legal protections, potentially exposing more than 500,000 people nationwide to deportation.
www.springfieldnewssun.com
June 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Reposted by Jessica Orozco
NEW: A nearly 90% funding cut proposed by the Trump administration would likely shut down and devastate the 37 tribal colleges and universities created to serve the students disadvantaged by the nation’s historic mistreatment of Indigenous communities.

By @mattkrupnick.bsky.social
Trump Wants to Cut Tribal College Funding by Nearly 90%, Putting Them at Risk of Closing
ProPublica found that Congress was underfunding tribal colleges by a quarter-billion dollars per year. Rather than fixing the problem, proposed federal funding cuts unveiled this week would devastate ...
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June 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Three shootings Wednesday in south and southeast Springfield resulted in two deaths; two are believed related, but police won’t discuss suspects.
Police: Shootings must stop; Springfield homicide total already equals all 2024
Three shootings Wednesday in south and southeast Springfield resulted in two deaths; two are believed related, but police won’t discuss suspects.
www.springfieldnewssun.com
May 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The Columbus Zoo is preparing to open one of its biggest expansions to-date — the new North America Trek. This $40 million investment will be home to 14 acres themed to match America’s landscapes, with exhibits featuring bald eagles, North American river otters, black bears and more.
Columbus Zoo postpones opening of $40M North America Trek: 14-acre expansion will likely open in June
The Columbus Zoo is preparing to open one of its biggest expansions to-date — the new North America Trek. This $40 million investment will be home to 14 acres themed to match America’s landscapes, with exhibits featuring bald eagles, North American river otters, black bears and more.
www.springfieldnewssun.com
May 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
More strokes are happening to younger people like Danielle Gillam. New medications and local treatment can help, but knowing symptoms, getting quick help are important.
Springfield woman explains stroke, recovery with Mercy Health; speed matters
More strokes are happening to younger people like Danielle Gillam. New medications and local treatment can help, but knowing symptoms, getting quick help are important.
www.springfieldnewssun.com
May 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Springfield city officials notified the homeless encampment residents and offered to connect them with community resources.
City to remove homeless encampment in Snyder Park, citing health, safety issues
Springfield city officials notified the homeless encampment residents and offered to connect them with community resources.
www.springfieldnewssun.com
April 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
‘I’ve always done exactly what I wanted,’ Dan Mershon said upon selling Mershon’s World of Cars in Springfield. New owner Warrington says great staff is staying and has been ‘putting dream cars into garages since 1981.’
Mershon remembers 40 years of classic cars; dealership’s new owner looks ahead
‘I’ve always done exactly what I wanted,’ Dan Mershon said upon selling Mershon’s World of Cars in Springfield. New owner Warrington says great staff is staying and has been ‘putting dream cars into garages since 1981.’
www.springfieldnewssun.com
April 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Springfield city officials say SCAT bus system no longer meets needs. Public forum on Via Transportation’s new ride-sharing program is set for May 5
Springfield’s SCAT bus system to shift to micro-transit by July
Springfield city officials say SCAT bus system no longer meets needs. Public forum on Via Transportation’s new ride-sharing program is set for May 5
www.springfieldnewssun.com
April 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Reposted by Jessica Orozco
House Democrats land in El Salvador to push for return of Kilmar Ábrego García
House Democrats land in El Salvador to push for return of Kilmar Ábrego García
Four representatives join effort to challenge the Trump administration’s refusal to facilitate the immigrant’s release
www.theguardian.com
April 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Reposted by Jessica Orozco
BREAKING: Multiple people injured as police respond to a shooting at Florida State University
Multiple people injured as police respond to a shooting at Florida State University
Authorities are investigating a shooting at Florida State University. A local hospital says it's "actively receiving and caring for patients."
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April 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Dan Mershon has sold Mershon’s World of Cars in downtown Springfield to Jeffrey Warrington after more than 40 years in the business.
Springfield classic car dealership Mershon’s sold to new owner
Dan Mershon has sold Mershon’s World of Cars in downtown Springfield to Jeffrey Warrington after more than 40 years in the business.
www.springfieldnewssun.com
April 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
60 employers engaged with job seekers at Tuesday's Clark County job fair, with many saying entry-level jobs plus training are available for people who are dependable.
Clark County employers describe needs, seek dependable workers at job fair
60 employers engaged with job seekers at Tuesday's Clark County job fair, with many saying entry-level jobs plus training are available for people who are dependable.
www.springfieldnewssun.com
April 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Springfield and Clark County government and nonprofit leaders are convening to discuss impacts of reductions in federal spending by the Trump administration to the local community.
Federal funding cuts: Clark County, Springfield group discusses local impacts
Springfield and Clark County government and nonprofit leaders are convening to discuss impacts of reductions in federal spending by the Trump administration to the local community.
www.springfieldnewssun.com
April 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Reposted by Jessica Orozco
With looming prospects of program changes and federal cuts, @samwildow.bsky.social talked to area residents about how the program has impacted their lives.

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Medicaid cuts feared locally: 5 things to know
Editor’s note: Every Sunday Josh Sweigart, editor of investigations and solutions journalism, brings you the top stories from the Dayton Daily News and major stories over the past week you may have mi...
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April 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM