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Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Springfield mayor responds after Trump calls city a ‘3rd-world nightmare'
Previous coverage on Springfield above. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The mayor of a Miami Valley city that had been in the spotlight during the 2024 election has responded after the president again attacked it. President Donald J. Trump called the city of Springfield a 'Third World Nightmare' on social media Thursday. In a lengthy post, the president claimed migrants have destroyed 'idyllic communities' in America, mentioning Springfield by name. Springfield Mayor Rob Rue spoke with 2 NEWS on the last year and Springfield's time in the national spotlight. 'The hardest thing the city has had to deal with within the last year has been the mischaracterization on a national level,' said Rue. Rue said Springfield is a thriving city and the immigrants in the community are hard workers. He acknowledged the administration's recent change for Temporary Protective Status and that it is set to expire on Aug. 3 of this year. 'We have and will continue to comply with federal law,' said Rue. He said the city will continue to watch and make sure safe decisions are made. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Constructing affordable homes in Springfield
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — New affordable homes are being developed in Clark County. According to the Clark County Land Reutilization Corporation, four homes on East Liberty Street in Springfield have been designated in the Affordable Homes Program. The roughly 1,300 square-feet homes have three bedrooms, two bathrooms, as well as a front porch and driveway. Springfield Mayor Rob Rue said the new homes represent advancement for the area. 'I'm proud to see this partnership bringing hope and opportunity to Springfield families,' Rue said. 'These new homes mark more than just construction—they represent progress and stability for our community.' Although initial applications are available here, you can contact CCLRC at 937-521-2173. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Rue, Cedeño open 2025 Miami Valley Bike Summit
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — In anticipation of the 2025 Miami Valley Bike Summit, Springfield hosted a conference to welcome its attendees. The Miami Valley Bike Summit intends to advocate, promote and create opportunities for bicycling in all its forms throughout the area. Whether through helping bicyclists voice their concerns or personal stories or being a hub of information for cycling enthusiasts, the summit event is a regional staple for many throughout the Miami Valley. Springfield Mayor Rob Rue spoke to summit attendees this morning about the power of cycling and how it can strengthen communities and transform lives. The conference also featured a keynote speech from Erick Cedeño, also known as the 'Bicycle Nomad.' Cedeño has been featured in national and local publications. He's known to fuse adventure, history and powerful storytelling in his talks. The bike summit began at 9 a.m. at the Hollenbeck Bayley Center and will continue until 5 p.m. today. Click here for more information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Springfield sues neo-Nazi group over rhetoric about Haitians during 2024 election
The city of Springfield, Ohio, which faced a wave of threats last year following false accusations that Haitian migrants living in the town were 'eating pets' of U.S. citizens, filed a lawsuit Thursday against a new-Nazi group that it alleges tormented the community. Springfield Mayor Rob Rue and others filed the lawsuit against a group called the 'Blood Tribe,' naming its leaders Christopher Pohlhaus and Drake Berentz along with several unnamed followers. The case was filed in a U.S. District Court in Dayton. 'The Blood Tribe and its members and associates unleashed a torrent of hateful conduct, including acts of harassment, bomb threats, and death threats, against Springfield residents who spoke out in support of the Haitian community,' says the complaint. President Trump honed worldwide attention on the city during a presidential debate with Democratic rival Kamala Harris in September last year, when he repeated false claims that Springfield's Haitians were abducting and eating people's cats and dogs. The plaintiffs said the Blood Tribe showed up at the city's jazz and blues festival in August, where it displayed guns, waved swastika flags and wore matching red shirts, black pants and ski masks. Members of the groups then allegedly made their way to City Hall, where Berentz issued a 'racist and antisemitic rant,' and followers responded with chants of 'Seig Heil' and Nazi salutes, the court filing states. The city authorities further alleged in the lawsuit that the group engaged in and incited 'a campaign of harassment and intimidation, motivated by ethnic and racial hatred, against those who supported Springfield's Haitian community in the face of Defendants' racist attacks.' The complainants have demanded the group be stopped from issuing further threats, requesting the court for a jury trial. The Anti-Defamation League, a nonprofit focused on combating antisemitism, provided legal help to the plaintiffs. Springfield has a population of around 60,000. Amid Haitians seeking refuge from violence in their homeland, the town recently witnessed an increase in its Haitian community, which now numbers about 10,000 individuals. This led to tensions within the community, as essential services such as schools, roads, hospitals, and social programs have become strained. The situation intensified following an accident in 2023 when a Haitian immigrant driver collided with a school bus, resulting in a child's death The city's lawsuit accused the Blood Tribe of coordinated a 'hit' against the city. It added that in July, the group presented the influx of Haitians as an 'invasion' that was threatening Springfield's 'good White residents.' Associated Press contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
08-02-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Springfield sues neo-Nazi group over rhetoric about Haitians during 2024 election
The city of Springfield, Ohio, which faced a wave of threats last year following false accusations that Haitian migrants living in the town were 'eating pets' of U.S. citizens, filed a lawsuit Thursday against a new-Nazi group that it alleges tormented the community. Springfield Mayor Rob Rue and others filed the lawsuit against a group called the 'Blood Tribe,' naming its leaders Christopher Pohlhaus and Drake Berentz along with several unnamed followers. The case was filed in a U.S. District Court in Dayton. 'The Blood Tribe and its members and associates unleashed a torrent of hateful conduct, including acts of harassment, bomb threats, and death threats, against Springfield residents who spoke out in support of the Haitian community,' says the complaint. President Trump honed worldwide attention on the city during a presidential debate with Democratic rival Kamala Harris in September last year, when he repeated false claims that Springfield's Haitians were abducting and eating people's cats and dogs. The plaintiffs said the Blood Tribe showed up at the city's jazz and blues festival in August, where it displayed guns, waved swastika flags and wore matching red shirts, black pants and ski masks. Members of the groups then allegedly made their way to City Hall, where Berentz issued a 'racist and antisemitic rant,' and followers responded with chants of 'Seig Heil' and Nazi salutes, the court filing states. The city authorities further alleged in the lawsuit that the group engaged in and incited 'a campaign of harassment and intimidation, motivated by ethnic and racial hatred, against those who supported Springfield's Haitian community in the face of Defendants' racist attacks.' The complainants have demanded the group be stopped from issuing further threats, requesting the court for a jury trial. The Anti-Defamation League, a nonprofit focused on combating antisemitism, provided legal help to the plaintiffs. Springfield has a population of around 60,000. Amid Haitians seeking refuge from violence in their homeland, the town recently witnessed an increase in its Haitian community, which now numbers about 10,000 individuals. This led to tensions within the community, as essential services such as schools, roads, hospitals, and social programs have become strained. The situation intensified following an accident in 2023 when a Haitian immigrant driver collided with a school bus, resulting in a child's death The city's lawsuit accused the Blood Tribe of coordinated a 'hit' against the city. It added that in July, the group presented the influx of Haitians as an 'invasion' that was threatening Springfield's 'good White residents.' Associated Press contributed to this report.
