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Springfield City Manager Bryan Heck, through his office, released a statement saying there's no evidence of any cats or other pets being harmed or eaten by the Haitian immigrants.
Last week’s presidential debate thrust Springfield, Ohio, into the national spotlight, prompting people to wonder how a Haitian community has taken root there — and why. Here’s a look at ...
In the past few years, a large number of Haitians have moved to Springfield, which had a population of 58,000 in the 2020 census. The city’s population is 70% white, in a state that is 76% white ...
SPRINGFIELD, OHIO — Roughly 500 gathered at Springfield City Hall Saturday to protest the administration of President Donald Trump. But even though Trump last year highlighted the city’s 15,000 ...
Morvens Pierre, who also immigrated from Haiti and lives in Springfield, agreed. He said Haitians just want to work. Estimable said he's seen a lot of wild claims about Haitians in Springfield.
The Trump administration is ending temporary protection status for many countries, including for Haitians. In Springfield, ...
A Springfield, Ohio, resident on his way to work called 911 to report spotting four Haitian migrants snatching geese near a city park just two weeks ago, according to a newly revealed recording.
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — This was the worst-case scenario for Yvena Jean François, but she willed herself to thank God. That’s what the Haitian immigrant did on her toughest days. That’s what ...
Haitians in Springfield, across U.S. will lose protected status after Trump action The truth about Springfield, Ohio: Are immigrants eating dogs as Trump says? What to know Trump claims ...
Viles Dorsainvil, president of the Haitian Community Support Center, speaks about the effect of viral misinformation on the Haitian community in Springfield, Ohio, Sept. 11, 2024. (Maria Ramirez ...
The USA TODAY Network Ohio Bureau spoke to Haitians living in Springfield and other residents about how the city has grown. Alimemby Estimable, 19, said he came to Springfield four years ago to ...