The city of Springfield has seen a “dramatic increase” in the use of fireworks - while other communities in the area have not. Springfield Police Chief Lee Graf said the police division tends to ...

As Independence Day celebrations ramp up this weekend, Springfield leaders caution residents to remain safe. Anyone who is at least 18 years old can legally purchase fireworks in Ohio. State law ...

If fireworks ordinance isn't enforced, why have one? Look up in the sky — fireworks are exploding. Look where you are — inside the city limits. Match or no match? No match. The two don't go together.

UPDATE @ 10:05 p.m.: One person suffered burns to his arms and face in a house fire that could be connected to the ignition of fireworks that blew plaster off a wall, Springfield fire Battalion Chief ...