SPRINGFIELD — The City of Springfield has voted to keep its only men’s shelter open for now.
[DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]
As reported on News Center 7 Daybreak, it was part of an emergency ordinance voted on at Tuesday’s Springfield City Commission meeting.
TRENDING STORIES:
- Area outdoor vehicle dealer to close after 72 years
- Wawa to host grand opening at first Montgomery County location this week
- Medical helicopter called after car crashes into grain bin
Clark County previously sued Sheltered Inc. and stopped sending it funding.
As News Center 7 reported back in November, the shelter said that without the money, it would have to close the men’s shelter, the Hartley House, by January 2026.
News Center 7’s Xavier Hershovitz said that commissioners approved over $65,000 in grant money.
The shelter said that the money will last until April 2026.
“Obviously, the long-term viability of the shelter is an issue; we’re working on that as well,” said Ross McGregor, Shelter Inc. board chairman, on Tuesday. “Not only are we facing the unnecessary headwinds that are against us right now, but we’re also supporting other opportunities and scenarios that could collaborate and help keep the shelter available in the long term.”
A hearing is scheduled in February regarding the county’s lawsuit against Sheltered Inc.
We will continue to follow this story.
[SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
©2025 Cox Media Group
