SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WCMH) — Schools and Downtown streets were abruptly closed in Springfield ON Monday morning, with Gov. Mike DeWine saying it was in response to suspicious packages found at each.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said bomb threats referencing Haitian immigrants were sent to several Clark County offices Feb. 9.

The message says the immediate closure is “out of an abundance of caution.” ...

Authorities in Springfield, Ohio, are investigating a series of hoax bomb threats that have led to evacuations at local ...

Springfield City School District schools will reopen Tuesday and law enforcement will sweep all buildings before and after school each day beginning Tuesday, the district said.

There is no credible threat to the public at this time, the FBI said.

All Springfield City School District students are being dismissed early Monday morning due to safety concerns in the district.

The staffing cuts are scheduled to take effect in the fall for the 2026–27 school year.

Residents and visitors are being asked to avoid the downtown area of Springfield due to ‘safety concerns’.