How Springfield, Ohio, became home for thousands of Haitian
Sep 19, 2024 · And why was Springfield their destination? Officials and Springfield residents who’ve spoken with CNN say employment opportunities and word of mouth drew an influx of immigrants to the city.
Immigration in Springfield: How did Clark County, Ohio vote?
6 days ago · Sherrod Brown, a Democrat, received 23,243 votes, or 37.8% of total votes. Libertarian candidate Don Kissick received 2,326 votes, or 3.8% of the total votes. Here's how Clark County residents ...
What we know about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio
Sep 9, 2024 · In a Tuesday news conference, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine acknowledged Springfield had recently received an “unprecedented” surge of around 15,000 Haitian immigrants, bringing a strain on healthcare...
Haitian immigrants in Springfield: What our reporting has found
Jul 13, 2024 · Immigrants from Haiti have poured into Springfield the last five years, and the estimates grow monthly, with city officials now saying the number could be 15,000 to 20,000 new residents among a...
Springfield, Ohio getting $2.5 million to ... - Associated Press News
Sep 11, 2024 · COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The governor of Ohio will send law enforcement and millions of dollars in healthcare resources to the city of Springfield as it faces a surge in temporary Haitian migrants that has landed it in the national spotlight.
What to know about the threats in Springfield ... - Associated Press News
Sep 23, 2024 · SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — A small Ohio city has been inundated with hoax bomb threats since last week’s presidential debate, when former President Donald Trump falsely accused members of Springfield’s Haitian community of abducting and eating cats and dogs.
Ohio is sending troopers and $2.5 million to city where many …
Sep 11, 2024 · COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The governor of Ohio will send law enforcement and millions of dollars in health care resources to the city of Springfield as it faces a surge in temporary Haitian migrants...
Why Thousands of Haitians Have Settled in Springfield, Ohio
Sep 14, 2024 · Over the last few years, many immigrants from Haiti have settled in Springfield, Ohio, drawn by the low cost of living and plentiful jobs. But the pace and volume of Haitian newcomers have...
How the Haitian migrant community of Springfield, Ohio, got ... - CBS News
Sep 12, 2024 · Springfield, Ohio — At the St. Vincent de Paul Society community center in Springfield, Ohio, Haitian immigrants receive food and clothes and get help finding work. "They're here and they're...
How Springfield, Ohio took center stage in the immigration debate : NPR
Aug 12, 2024 · Springfield, Ohio's migrant surge sparks heated debate. Critics, including Trump's VP pick JD Vance, see the city as a cautionary tale of unchecked immigration. Supporters argue for economic...