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Hi Springfield, hope you’re having a great weekend!

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Road-trip-worthy brunch café, needle felted bunny workshop, and Doobie Brothers tribute + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Springfield protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 Most-clicked stories this week

Road-trip-worthy dining gem: An Ohio brunch café in Yellow Springs is drawing visitors with organic ingredients, rave‑worthy coffee, and fluffy buttermilk and seasonal pumpkin pancakes, serving breakfast and lunch all day before dinner — read the full story.

Vision care boost for kids: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has launched OhioSEE to provide follow-up eye exams and glasses for K-3 students who failed screenings, now available in 15 counties including Clark and Montgomery — read the full story.

Regional pediatric services shift: Dayton Children’s will acquire Mercy Health’s pediatric practice in Urbana and rehabilitation services in Springfield, with staff officially becoming hospital employees on March 9, 2026 — read the full story.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

All the crowd favorites:

• Give blood at Maiden Lane Church
• Pack groceries for Operation Hunger
• Run St. Paddy’s 3.3 or 6.6 miles
• Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

🏆 Gold and silver are heating up

Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold

Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.

While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.

If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.

It’s free and worth reading before the next move.

🫶 This week’s top finds

Closet time travel, anyone? Rose & Sal Vintage Shop curates wearable vintage alongside quirky home treasures that feel like long-lost gems. The in-house Garmint Boutique keeps racks rotating, ensuring pieces with history and personality are always in the mix when your closet wants something charming, character-rich, and ready for real life.

Tapas night upgrade: Pequeños Tapas & Wine Bar serves shareable Spanish and Portuguese plates, good wines and cervezas, and a relaxed neighborhood vibe. Ideal for a midweek catch-up or low-key date, with enough variety to turn “let’s split a few things” into a habit you’ll actually keep.

Cozy screen time, upgraded: At Little Art Theatre, indie gems, smart documentaries, and the occasional classic play in a charming historic cinema that feels more neighborly than corporate. The vibe is cozy and unpretentious, perfect for a midweek reset when the couch keeps winning and you crave a screen with soul.

Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.

📆 Sneak peek at next week

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🐰 Needle Felted Bunny Workshop @ H& H Medical Building | Tuesday (3/10) at 6:00 PM – Take a break from doomscrolling and try needle felting a ridiculously cute bunny on High Street. Beginner friendly, all materials included, and you leave with a rabbit that behaves, multiplies zero times, and looks great on the mantel. Limited spots, so claim yours.

🎤 Find the Funny with Jan McInnis @ Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts and Conference Center | Thursday (3/12) at 5:30 PM – Need a laugh that doesn’t involve your group chat? CHF’s annual celebration hits Hollenbeck Bayley with Jay Leno comedy writer Jan McInnis, plus bites, drinks, Terry Van Auker’s tunes, and feel-good community wins. Tickets are $35, snag them on Eventbrite or call 937-523-7002.

🍎 Packing for Operation Hunger @ Springfield First Seventh-day Adventist Church | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Skip doomscrolling and come to Operation Hunger on S. Bird Rd to pack grocery bags for neighbors. It’s hands-on, low drama, and yes, there’s pizza. If you’re feeling extra, you can help hand them out with Second Harvest later.

🥞 ATS 9th Annual Pancake Breakfast @ Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Nothing beats a proper pancake breakfast, especially when ATS is flipping for the 9th year. Bring your appetite, your neighbor, and your best syrup opinions, then grab tickets early at autumntrailsstable.org/pancakebreakfast to score 5 free raffle tickets, because free tastes even better.

🐴 Annual Tack Sale @ Clark County Fairgrounds, Springfield Ohio | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Hit the Clark County Fairgrounds Youth Building for 4-H’s tack sale, stocked with gear, show clothes, and barn décor funding the local Horse Program. Admission is two bucks, parking free, cash preferred, and you might finally retire that frayed lead rope without breaking a sweat.

🎸 Listen to the Music: Tribute to the Doobie Brothers @ Gloria Theatre (Urbana) | Saturday (3/14) at 7:30 PM – Crank back the clock at the Gloria with a Doobie Brothers tribute that nails the voices and those silky harmonies. Listen to the Music will have you singing along, chair dancing, and texting the sitter a grateful emoji. Tickets: https://gloriatheatre.ticketspice.com/listen-to-the-music

🎻 Saint-Saëns’ Violin Concerto No. 3 @ Kuss Auditorium | Saturday (3/14) at 11:30 PM – Think your playlists have range? Try Poulenc’s cheeky Les Biches, Saint-Saëns’ fiery Violin Concerto No. 3 with rising star Njioma Grevious, and Sibelius’ majestic triumph, all in one sitting. Yardwork can wait, trade errands for goosebumps, and let the orchestra do the heavy lifting.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Industry-leading home warranty protection ($150 off right now)
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• 62+? See how much tax-free cash your home could unlock → free calculator
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account

📻 Springfield report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 59°F – Low: 42°F – Precip: 0%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 6 to 10 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 68°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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