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Celebrating Springfield Ohio's Heritage of Hard Work and Integrity
Springfield, Ohio, stands as a proud example of a community built on the values of hard work and integrity. This city, with its rich history and dedicated citizens, has long been a place where people roll up their sleeves, follow the rules, and contribute to a strong, supportive community. Understanding Springfield’s heritage offers insight into how these values have shaped the city’s identity and continue to influence its future. The Roots of Springfield’s Work Ethic Springf
Jul 13 min read
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Celebrating Springfield Ohio's Heritage of Hard Work and Integrity
Springfield, Ohio, stands as a proud example of a community built on the values of hard work and integrity. This city, with its rich history and dedicated citizens, has long been a place where people roll up their sleeves, follow the rules, and contribute to a strong, supportive community. Understanding Springfield’s heritage offers insight into how these values have shaped the city’s identity and continue to influence its future. The Roots of Springfield’s Work Ethic Springf
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Jul 13 min read
KENTUCKY DERBY PICKS
RACE 1 This is a high-level Maiden Special Weight (MSW) at 1 1/16 miles with a substantial $120,000 purse. Since these are maidens, many are still developing, but the pedigree and "connections" (trainers/jockeys) tell us a lot about the expected Class and Form. Here is the objective evaluation and point assignment based on your four criteria: The Top Contenders P# Horse Form Speed Pace Class Overall Value (1-10) 11 Powershift 9 9 8 9 9.0 3 Silent Way 8 8 7 8
James Blanken
May 120 min read
Michelle Rice Story
The Geography of Despair: Michelle L. Rice Story The city of Springfield, Ohio, is a place composed of perpendicular ambitions and horizontal silences, a geometric arrangement of brick and limestone nestled within the humid embrace of the Mad River valley. To the casual observer traveling the National Road, it appears as a typical relic of the American industrial heartland, a landscape where the towering stacks of defunct factories lean against a grey Midwestern sky like the
James Blanken
Apr 229 min read
Tonica Jenkins Crime
Tonight, on TRUE CRIME Podcast With James Blanken on the Empty Pockets Podcast We have attempted Murder, Fraud, Embezzlement, Arson, Drugs, the DEA, and countless crimes committed by one person – What’s the Springfield connection? Tune in tonight at 7:00 PM Tuesday, March 24, 2026 The story you won’t believe! On Rumble https://rumble.com/user/EmptyPocketsPodcast If you have a Roku TV, download the app and watch on your TV
James Blanken
Mar 241 min read
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