Penta Career Center is seeing a strong start to the 2023-24 school year, even before it starts. At the March 7 board of education meeting, Director Ryan Lee said enrollment numbers are healthy, noting that to date the school has received applications from 613 juniors and 205 sophomores.

March 6 marked the dawning of a new era for Nature’s Nursery. The wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center celebrated the opening of its new facility in Waterville and start of the second portion of the project–an outdoor rehabilitation area.

Construction has begun on the Springfield High School cafeteria and kitchen. The improvements are being made using Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds and without any additional cost to residents, explained Treasurer Ryan Lockwood.

Lourdes University will host a Career Expo Job and Internship Fair on Wednesday, March 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Springfield Local Schools invites all residents to nominate faculty and staff for its prestigious “Employees of the Year” awards. Nominations are open until mid April.

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Ballet Theatre of Toledo’s artistic director and choreographer Nigel Burgoine brings author, Gabrielle-Suzanne de Villeneuve’s timeless classic story of “Beauty and the Beast” to life. This one act ballet is set to an original score by Professor David Jex and accompanied by six musicians. Belle, the heroine of the story, displays her love and dedication to her father by fulfilling his request for her to work for an aristocratic beast. As the ballet evolves, Belle realizes that despite the Beast’s appearance, he is a kind, loving individual. When Belle declares her love for him, the evil spell is broken, the Beast is transformed back to Prince Adam, and they marry and live happily ever after.

Federal and state laws require school districts to evaluate children who have suspected disabilities. These laws affect all school-aged children educated within the Springfield school district boundary and all preschool children who live within the Springfield school district.

The Springfield High School JROTC Military Ball is a formal event that the cadets organize and host each year as part of the program’s leadership and service curriculum. It combines traditional events, practices and is chock-full of pomp and circumstance.