Springfield to close air traffic tower by end of the year

The city of Springfield will close its air traffic control tower at the Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport by the end of the year to save money. The city has spent about $1.3 million operating the tower since the Ohio Air National Guard F-16 training mission ended in 2011, hoping to land another military flying mission at the airport. But a study finished this month found that economic development won’t be affected by closing the tower. (www.daytondailynews.com) さらに...