Ohio Town Cancels Cultural Festival Amid Bomb Threats, Uproar Over Haitian Immigrants

The city of Springfield, Ohio, on Monday announced the annual Downtown CultureFest was canceled as a safety precaution. Last week, several schools and buildings received bomb threats, resulting in evacuations and closures. “In light of recent threats and safety concerns, the City of Springfield has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s CultureFest celebration,” officials said in a Sept. 16 announcement. The two-day event celebrates diversity, arts, and local culture and was scheduled for the weekend of Sept. 27 and 28, featuring live dance and music performances, food, and shopping, according to the city. “We deeply regret having to cancel CultureFest, as we know it is a beloved event for our community,” City Manager Bryan Heck said in the recent announcement. “However, the safety of our residents and visitors must come first.”...