'Field of Dreams' Opens at Dayton Among Most-Read Stories of 2013

Springfield Cuts Ribbon on 'Field of Dreams'

Amid blue skies and a light breeze, spectators came out to witness what Dayton Principal Elizabeth Cresci called "a milestone" moment for the school and the entire town in September.  

Police: Man, 25, Posed as Ninth-Grader, Wanted to Attend Dayton High

A 25-year-old Vauxhall man entered Jonathan Dayton High School in early-October, claiming he was a ninth-grader wishing to enroll, police said.

Democrats Prevail in Springfield Recount Lawsuit

The lawsuit over Springfield's 2012 election has ended in January with Democratic candidate Margaret Bandrowski for Township Committee holding her seat by a three-vote margin.

Car Thieves Lead Wild Chase, Slam Head-On Into Officer's Vehicle, Police Say

Two car thieves were arrested and a third remained at-large following a wild early-morning chase in mid-July in Springfield, where three men attempted to elude authorities as they slammed head-on into an officer's vehicle, drove across lawns and knocked down mailboxes before the men jumped out and the runaway SUV took out a fire hydrant, police said. The third man allegedly involved in the car theft was arrested in September, police said.

Engineering Firm Asks Board of Ed's Permission to Seek Subdivision of Tree Top Drive Property

A representative from Pennoni Associates Inc. asked the Springfield Board of Education's permission in late-October to present plans for a subdivision on Tree Top Drive to the township.

The Ice Hut Closes its Doors Friday

The family-owned frozen treat shop The Ice Hut will serve its last customers in late-October. A posting on the Mountain Avenue shop's Facebook wall thanked Springfielders for their support during the store's two-and-a-half year run.

Springfield's First Same-Sex Marriage Officiated by Committeeman

Springfield Township Committeeman Ziad Andrew Shehady officiated at Springfield’s first same-sex marriage in late-October.

Fernandez, Huber Win Township Committee Seats

Republican challenger former Township Committeeman Jerry Fernandez and incumbent Deputy Mayor Richard Huber, a Democrat, have emerged the victors in November's election for Township Committee seats. 

Renovated Chisholm Center a 'New Adventure' for Springfield Seniors

Senior citizens had a chance to see their new home-away-from-home in mid-December as Springfield Township celebrated the grand opening of its 'Senior Wing' at the Chisholm Community Center.