• A new state law will force dozens of small villages to hold a vote on dissolving their government if they fail a state audit; at least 27 southwest Ohio villages already face this vote after 2030.
• The number of Ohio schools allowing armed staff has grown to 97, which remains a small minority of schools statewide.
• Chick-fil-A plans to open 25-30 new Ohio restaurants by the end of 2027.

Dayton Business & Government

PSA Airlines is laying off 157 Dayton employees as it relocates its HQ to Charlotte. The city continues to grapple with homeless encampments as advocates push for policy reforms. A court ruling allows Dayton Public Schools to buy RTA passes for students for the 2025-26 school year. In business, Dayton-based CareSource is expanding to New York, and the University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) won a $43.9M contract for AI research.

Local Community News

• Kettering: The City of Dayton began a $14M renovation of Kettering Field; local manufacturer DRT Holdings is partnering to create a 99% recycled beverage can; and Creative Impressions printing is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
• Miamisburg: The city completed a $10.3M renovation of Sycamore Trails Park, and Star City Brewing is for sale.
• Oakwood: The school district is re-evaluating its $40M facilities plan after unexpectedly becoming eligible for state funds five years early.
• Around the Area: In Troy, a Honda subsidiary is building a new warehouse that will create 168 jobs. West Carrollton has named a new police chief. A minor earthquake was reported in Springboro. A Waynesville restaurant is now available for lease. Wayne High in Huber Heights created a ‘Wall of Honor’ for military alumni.