Springfield

Federal agents have increased arrests of Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, following the end of TPS, including of a well-known pastor.

The community garden donated 4,214 pounds of fresh produce to Second Harvest Food Bank to alleviate hunger in Champaign, Clark and Logan counties.

Springfield city leaders are aware federal ICE agents are carrying out arrests in the community.

Within Springfield’s Haitian community, there are reports of ICE agents apprehending people. The executive director of the city’s Haitian Support Center said he and his staff are busy helping family members figure out the next step to reconnect with their loved ones.

The first building phase of 5C Group's Springfield data center is expected to be complete by the end of September. While economic leaders wait in anticipation, some residents aren't so enthused.

The city of Springfield asked the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation to review allegations against Springfield City Manager Bryan Heck. City commissioners placed him on paid leave.

The Department of Homeland Security has notified Haitians who previously had TPS status to report to their office in Blue Ash, Ohio, for a ‘check-in."

Temporary Protected Status — and work permits and driver's licenses — for people from Haiti and Syria ended. In Springfield, churches and nonprofits continue rallying around their Haitian neighbors.

Second Harvest Food Bank teaches senior commodity box recipients how to cook nutritious and budget-friendly meals once a week at United Senior Services in Springfield.

The city stated that it hopes to provide more information late next week.