Springfield, Emergency Powers
Threats of violence in Springfield are taking a toll in the city’s finances
Springfield Mayor Ron Rue has spent more than a week scrambling to respond to a wave of bomb threats while subtly touting how the bill to keep people safe is growing daily.
After Bomb Threats, Springfield Mayor Gives Himself Emergency Powers
The measure is needed "to efficiently and effectively protect our public safety," he says, urging Trump to stay away.
Springfield mayor talks about additional resources from state to help with threats
Springfield Mayor Rob Rue talked about additional resources the city is getting from the state to help with threats.
Springfield’s mayor claims emergency powers to ‘mitigate public safety concerns’ as threats continue to swarm city
The mayor of Springfield, Ohio, issued a proclamation Thursday claiming temporary emergency powers “to mitigate public safety concerns” as false claims about Haitian immigrants continue to stoke bomb threats and the specter of violence in the community.
Springfield Mayor Invokes Emergency Powers Amid Rumor Fallout
Amid a storm of false migrant rumors, Springfield, Ohio, has been thrust into the national spotlight, leading Mayor Rob Rue to declare an emergency proclamation granting him special powers to address the city's security needs.
Springfield mayor seizes ‘emergency powers’ to help deal with threats after Trump’s false claims about migrants
We are addressing these threats with the seriousness they warrant and are taking immediate steps to ensure the security of both our community and our employees,” Mayor Rob Rue said in a statement. “Our commitment to preventing harm is unwavering.
He Makes Less Than $15,000 and Is Trying to Hold Springfield, Ohio, Together
Mayor Rob Rue, whose job is supposed to be part time, finds himself dealing with bomb threats, false rumors and added ...
OPINION: I live in Springfield. Don't tell us we can't be frustrated by Haitian influx.
Division and hate are settling in on Springfield, Ohio, a community that in large part is safe, united and peaceful.
Springfield children 'fearful' amid dozens of bomb threats after false migrant rumors
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — The dozens of bomb threats and the onslaught of public attention that has befallen a small Ohio city ...
Springfield mayor gets award, Mercy gets new COO and The Library sells lots of books
In other business news, the Springfield Police Department has started a new academy with 20 recruits — and one firefighter.
OPINION: Leave Springfield alone. No presidential candidate should visit my hometown.
No presidential candidate should come to Springfield if they care about the safety of the children and adults who live there.
West Springfield football scores early, often against Chicopee Comp
The Terriers offense ran on all cylinders on Friday, registering 237 yards through the air while rushing for 170 yards.
How to get to The Big E in West Springfield
It's the second weekend of The Big E Fair, which means drivers might face some traffic congestion in West Springfield, so ...
Ohio GOP Gov.: Trump’s false attacks on Springfield ‘dilute and cloud’ campaign’s border argument
Donald Trump in his debate against Democratic nominee Kamala Harris repeated unfounded rumors that Haitian immigrants in ...