Greater Dayton Podcast

The Ohio Redistricting Commission unanimously approved a new congressional map for the 2026, 2028, and 2030 elections. The bipartisan compromise creates a 12-to-3 Republican advantage; Democrats voted for the map to prevent the legislature from passing a more lopsided 13-2 map.

-OH-10 (Mike Turner): Maintains a 10-point GOP advantage. It will lose Springfield but gain parts of Butler County.

-Springfield: Moves from OH-10 into OH-4 (Jim Jordan).

-Troy & Tipp City: Move into OH-8 (Warren Davidson).

Governor Mike DeWine authorized up to $25 million in state-level food assistance as the federal shutdown halts SNAP benefits. The funds will provide $7 million to Ohio's food banks and up to $18 million in emergency relief to the 63,000+ Ohioans on the Ohio Works First (OWF) program.

-Frisch's Pie Pop-Ups: Frisch's is holding one-day Thanksgiving pie sales (1-7 p.m.) in Beavercreek (Nov. 24), Sugarcreek Twp. (Nov. 25), and Huber Heights (Nov. 26).

-Tasty Bacon's Expands: The food truck owners are opening Tasty Pizza and Potatoes inside the WPAFB Main Exchange on Dec. 1 and launching a second truck, Tasty Sammiez, on Jan. 31, 2026.

-Warped Wing & Esther Price: The companies are releasing their 11th annual "Esther's Li'l Secret" beer, marking Esther Price's 100th anniversary. The launch is today, Nov. 6, at 4 p.m. at Warped Wing's downtown taproom.

-Ugly Duckling Growth: The restaurant's owners are expanding. Their Uncle Boof’s World Famous Pancake Mix is now sold in local stores, including Dorothy Lane Market. They are also launching Blazin’ Dayton Spice Co. and opening The Book Worm Café at the Dayton Metro Library's Main Library.

-Unlisted App Launch: Dayton-based real estate tech startup Unlisted has launched a new iOS app. The platform, a "Zillow for unlisted homes," allows users to express interest in homes not currently for sale. The company was a top-five finalist at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025.

-Beavercreek: Scramblers, a breakfast and lunch restaurant, appears to be opening a new location at The Greene.

-Bellbrook: The Blue Berry Cafe is offering free "take away" meals to furloughed workers at its Bellbrook and Kettering locations.

-Centerville: Centerville City Schools has organized a food drive to support district families impacted by the government shutdown.

-Englewood: Miami Valley Hospital has purchased the Mount Calvary Lutheran Church property on N. Main St. for $1.88 million.

-Fairborn: Mun-o-Salwa, a halal restaurant, is opening its second location on Colonel Glenn Highway, near Wright State University.

-Huber Heights: Luke Sowers, former owner of Englewood Cinema, has opened Cinematic Treats, a new popcorn shop at 7111 Taylorsville Road.

-Kettering: Dixie Dairy Dreem opened its second location at 2056 E. Dorothy Lane. Separately, the Board of Education voted to close Van Buren Middle School, merging its students into Kettering Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year due to high maintenance costs.

-Oakwood: The City Council is considering a 22% rate increase for water and sanitary sewer services starting in 2026.

-Springboro: Aerospace manufacturer Renegade Materials Corp. is expanding after purchasing a nearby $1.5 million building.

-Tipp City: The City Council has voted 6-1 to ban the construction of new standalone gas stations.

-Waynesville: A local woman, Kelly Schilling, has collected nearly 10,000 diapers in a drive to help local families.

-West Carrollton: Sergeant Alex Flynn is being promoted to Deputy Chief of Police.

Dayton News

• The Purple Pig Cafe, a new coffee shop by owner Michelle Jackson, opened at 751 Dayton Oxford Road in Carlisle. Its name honors her late stepfather's 1938 Oldsmobile.
• The Wright Brothers Institute (WBI), a Riverside nonprofit supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), has suspended operations.
• The Dayton Daily News, Journal-News, and Springfield News-Sun seek local WWII veterans to share their stories for an upcoming Veterans Day article.
• Overbrook Landing, a new 99-bed skilled nursing home, has opened on Overbrook Drive in Beavercreek Township.
• Georgia-based Hull Property Group has acquired the Dayton Mall in Miami Township, aiming to revitalize it. The company will collaborate with local officials on the new Miami Crossing District Master Plan.
• GoBus is launching new routes connecting Dayton, Yellow Springs, Springfield, and Middletown to other Ohio cities. A key route from Toledo to Cincinnati will include these stops and offer transfers to Columbus and Cleveland. Specifics are pending, but Dayton's stop is expected near the RTA Flyer route.
• The City of Dayton will open a temporary downtown police substation by March 2026 at 30 S. Main St., next to the RTA hub, to increase police presence. A permanent station is planned for 2029.

Centerville

• Centerville Police adopted Live911, a technology letting officers hear 911 calls in real-time with dispatchers. This allows for faster responses and has already led to successful interventions.

Kettering

• After three students were hit by vehicles, Kettering is enhancing traffic safety near schools. This includes increased police enforcement, updated school travel plans, a safety campaign, and hiring more crossing guards.
• The CVS at 1410 E. Dorothy Lane will permanently close on Nov. 12.

Moraine

• "Occultist," a free home haunt inspired by 'House of 1000 Corpses,' will run from 6-10 p.m. on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at 3441 Beechgrove Road.

Springboro

• The TOOLS Program Foundation, a non-profit guiding students into construction trades, hired Stanley Warrenhuffman as executive director to help fill an estimated 10,000 vacant local jobs.
• Renegade Materials Corp., an aerospace supplier, purchased a $1.5 million building at 3003 S. Tech Blvd.

Trotwood

• DJ International Market, a new international grocery store, is planned for Trotwood to address a "food desert" in the area.
• Trotwood City Council Race: Four candidates are running for two seats. District 1: Incumbent Bettye Gales faces Robert Kelley Jr. District 2: Incumbent Martha Clark faces Tommy McGuffey Jr.

Vandalia

• Vandalia-Butler School Board Race: Four candidates seek three seats: incumbents Holly Herbst, Mary Kay Smith, and Scott Fullam, and newcomer Ryan Chewning.
• Vandalia City Council Race: Six candidates are vying for three open seats: Emily Bradford, David Brusman, Mike Flannery, Rick Ford, Alex Gonter-Dray, and Aaron Hathaway.

Here is a more condensed summary of the news.

USA News

• MTV channel shutdowns are only happening in the UK; all US MTV channels remain unaffected.

Ohio News

• The Ohio Redistricting Commission meets Oct. 21, facing an Oct. 31 deadline to pass congressional maps before the process moves to the General Assembly (Nov. 30 deadline).
• ODOT is prepping its snow fleet; in District 7 (including Montgomery Co.), 1,700 plow trucks are undergoing 150-point inspections.
• Six Dolly's Burgers & Shakes locations are closing on Oct. 23; 19 Frisch's Big Boy restaurants are not affected.
• The Ohio Senate passed S.B. 55 to reform marijuana OVI testing, switching from inactive compounds to active delta-9 THC (5 ng/mL limit). The bill is now with the House.
• CenterPoint Energy is selling its Ohio natural gas business (Vectren) to National Fuel Gas Company for $2.6B, affecting 335,000 customers. The deal should close in late 2026 with no service interruption.

Dayton News

• GDPM has completed Germantown Crossing, a 50-unit, $16M Section 8 building in West Dayton, to replace the old DeSoto Bass Courts.
• Fewer seasonal jobs are expected this holiday (a 16-year low) as retailers use current staff, but hundreds of local retail/warehouse jobs are still listed.

Local News

• Beavercreek: The Pizza Dive is building a second location, targeting an April 2026 opening.
• Centerville: The Washington-Centerville Public Library Friends' book sale is Oct. 23-25 (members-only on Oct. 23). Book donations are accepted; no media or magazines.
• Englewood: Home Sweet Home Cafe owners opened a new wine bar/art gallery. Five candidates (3 incumbents) are running for three council seats.
• Huber Heights: Four candidates (2 incumbents) seek three school board seats.
• Bethel Twp: Three candidates are running for two trustee seats, focused on limiting annexation and growth.
• Kettering: Kettering Schools proposed a 10-year plan to consolidate from 12 to seven buildings, likely via a 5.99-mill bond on the May 5 ballot.
• Kettering: Solvita unveiled the "Sol Array," a 1.5-MW solar installation expected to generate 2 million kWh annually.
• Kettering: Three newcomers are running for two at-large council seats, with differing views on the backyard chicken issue (Arber: data, Palmer: respects decision, Scott: in favor).
• Lebanon: Seven candidates are running for the school board in two separate races.
• Oakwood: Three candidates (1 incumbent) are running for two council seats. Four candidates (3 incumbents) are vying for three school board seats.
• Springboro: Thaler Defense Systems plans a $3M, 32,000-sq-ft expansion, adding 20+ jobs by Summer 2026.
• Trotwood: The city approved a 15-year, 100% tax abatement for two new speculative buildings in its Industrial Park.
• Troy: Four candidates (3 incumbents) seek three at-large council seats. In the 1st Ward, the Republican incumbent faces a Democratic challenger.
• Vandalia: Two prosecutors, Amrhein and Caldwell, are running for municipal court judge.
• Waynesville: Hailstorm Vintage (comics, collectibles) opens Nov. 1.
• Yellow Springs: YS Brewery is launching an experimental "Brewers Series," starting with Comet Rye'd pale ale.

Here is a more condensed summary of the local news.

Ohio & USA News

• Skyline Chili: The Skyline Spice ice cream with Graeter's and the Skyline Dip pizza with Dewey's are back for a limited time.
• AES Ohio: Plans to file for an electricity rate hike in November, with proposed annual increases under 3% for 2027-2029.
• Property Tax: The Ohio House passed property tax relief bills, which now head to the Senate.
• Hemp Ban: A judge has temporarily blocked Governor DeWine's executive order banning the sale of intoxicating hemp products like delta-8 THC.

Dayton Area News

• Dayton: Yami Grill Buffet is now open near the Dayton Mall; the YWCA partnered with Eastway for on-site mental health counseling at its shelter; and the Artemis Center is celebrating 40 years of supporting domestic violence survivors.
• Dayton Area: 31 local restaurants are participating in the "Drink Pink" campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
• Jefferson Twp.: Voters will decide on a new 6-mill road levy. A precautionary boil advisory remains in effect for Jefferson Regional Water Authority customers.
• Beavercreek: The school district received a $2M grant to significantly expand its K-12 world language program.
• Centerville: A home on Cable Court has an elaborate Halloween display with over 50 inflatables.
• Fairborn: Due to the federal shutdown, Blue Sky Coffee is offering free coffee to furloughed workers, and the FISH food pantry will hold a special distribution for military families on Nov. 15.
• Huber Heights: Tommy's Express is hosting a haunted "Tunnel of Terror" car wash on select nights. Separately, the family of a Wayne High School football player is suing the OHSAA over its NIL ban.
• Springboro: Clearcreek Elementary opened a new outdoor classroom, and the city's first public mural is being painted on Main Street.
• Trotwood: Italian manufacturer Westrafo has opened a new electrical transformer plant, creating 230 jobs.
• Troy: The Cherry Street Bottle Shop will host its "Cheer on Cherry Street" Christmas pop-up bar from Nov. 28 to Dec. 20.

Statewide News

• Bengals: Signed veteran QB Joe Flacco from the Browns.
• New Driving Laws: Driver's ed is now required for all applicants under 21, who must also submit detailed 50-hour practice logs. A new state app helps track hours.
• Greene Co. Tax Refund: A $3.2M tax refund will be issued via a temporary tax reduction in 2025, saving the average homeowner about $112.
• Drought & Burn Ban: Southwest Ohio is in a moderate drought, increasing wildfire risk. The seasonal open burn ban (6 a.m. - 6 p.m.) is in effect for October and November.
• Pest Alert: The invasive Boxtree moth, which destroys boxwood shrubs, has been confirmed in several SW Ohio counties.
• AES Ohio Dispute: AES Ohio is offering customers a $1.6M refund, while a consumer group is demanding $61M for alleged "excessive earnings."
• Cannabis Lawsuit: Businesses are suing the state for applying old medical marijuana advertising rules to the new recreational market.
• Education Bill: HB 485 would require schools (grades 3-12) to teach fetal development using materials from an anti-abortion group.

Dayton Area News

• Record Rain: Dayton broke a 94-year-old rainfall record on Oct. 7 with 2.4 inches.
• Kettering Health: As of Jan. 1, 2026, Kettering Health will no longer be in-network for Humana and Devoted Health Medicare Advantage plans. Patients must switch plans during open enrollment (Oct. 15 - Dec. 7) to maintain access.
• Business Updates:
  • Opening: Koji Burger (Dayton, Oct. 14), Azul Agave (Miamisburg), Dillard's (Beavercreek, March 2026).
  • Closing: Baker Benji’s (Dayton), China Dynasty (Centerville, Oct. 15).
  • In Memoriam: Franco Gallo, owner of ‘Franco the Foodie’ in New Carlisle, has passed away.
• Hara Arena Site: Trotwood and Harrison Township are in dispute over a proposed $300M state behavioral health facility at the former arena.
• Local Briefs: Dayton's airport is adding new restaurants, including Warped Wing. Kettering's mayoral election is Nov. 4. Wright State's enrollment is up slightly.

Ohio News

• State legislators are advancing a bill (HB 186) to give property taxpayers an estimated $1.7 billion credit over three years. The proposal is a response to soaring tax bills and would be calculated based on the difference between recent property value spikes and the rate of inflation.
• The Cincinnati Reds have clinched the final National League wild card spot and will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in a best-of-three playoff series. All games will be played in Los Angeles, marking the Reds' first full-season playoff appearance in 12 years.
• A new state law requiring age verification for websites with adult content takes effect today. To access these sites, users must prove they are 18 or older, typically by digitally uploading a government-issued ID.
• The Foodbank operates 14 monthly mobile pantries across Montgomery, Greene, and Preble counties to serve communities with limited food options. Amid the government shutdown, it is also urging the public to advocate for programs like SNAP.

Dayton Area News

• A federal government shutdown is in effect, leading to the furlough of thousands of civilian employees at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is also closed. While military personnel remain on duty, their pay will be delayed.
• Nine men from Southwest Ohio, including a substitute teacher and a former police officer, were arrested as part of a statewide human trafficking sting for allegedly attempting to buy sex.
• Dayton: The city approved $473,000 for a "violence interrupters" program that will use trained workers to mediate disputes. In other business news, Calzada's Kitchen has taken over operations of Culp's Café at Carillon Park, and Submarine House on Brown Street is temporarily closed as it prepares to reopen as a sports bar in 2026.
• Montgomery County: The annual Tire Buy-Back event is this Sunday, October 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Moraine. County residents can earn $2 per tire, with a limit of 10 tires per vehicle.
• Beavercreek: Two Wright State University engineering professors received a nearly $3 million grant to research a new recycling concept: using intact parts from old appliances to fabricate new products on-site.
• Centerville: The city has completed a project on Hampton Road, adding a new sidewalk that connects Magsig Middle School to Activity Center Park.
• Lebanon: Construction has started on a new pickleball club at the Southwest Golf Ranch, which will include six indoor and two outdoor courts.
• Miamisburg: A $3.4 million overhaul of South Riverview Avenue is complete, featuring a reconstructed road, new sidewalks, and improved drainage.
• Trotwood: The city has issued a cease-and-desist order to the Pleasantwood Apartments for a zoning violation. The owners must stop signing new leases, but current residents will not be displaced.
• Vandalia: Bunkers Sports Bar and Grill celebrates its 30th anniversary on Saturday. Also, a new restaurant, Curry & Grill Indian Restaurant, has opened.
• West Carrollton: The city school district is asking for public input via a community-wide online survey to help develop a new strategic plan.
• Xenia: Voters will decide on a new 0.24% income tax levy on the November ballot, with all revenue dedicated to repairing and improving city streets.

Ohio News

• AI Regulation: Ohio lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 163 to regulate AI "deepfakes." The bill would require watermarks on AI images, make creating or sharing obscene AI material of minors a felony, and expand identity fraud to include AI-generated replicas of a person's voice or image.
• Flea Market Closing: The Caesar Creek Flea Market is closing after nearly 50 years; its storage business will remain open.

Dayton Area News

• Hospital Levy (Dayton): Voters will decide on a 1-mill, 10-year public hospital levy on the November ballot. It would generate $2M annually as seed money for a new West Dayton hospital, but the plan is divisive, with some leaders calling it fiscally unrealistic.
• Human Services Levy (Montgomery Co.): A human services levy renewal is on the November ballot with no tax increase. The 8-year, 6.03 mill levy provides $58M for services like Children Services, mental health programs, and Public Health.
• Free Museum Admission (Dayton): Dayton Metro Library cardholders can check out free family passes for admission to Carillon Historical Park and the Dayton Art Institute. Patrons should place holds in advance due to high demand.
• Free Trees (Dayton): The City of Dayton is offering free street trees to residents for planting in the public right-of-way. Recipients are asked to water the tree weekly for two years.
• Dave's Hot Chicken (Beavercreek): Dave's Hot Chicken is opening its first Dayton-area location at 2650 N. Fairfield Road. The chain specializes in Nashville-style hot chicken with seven spice levels; no opening date is set.
• IV Hydration Clinic (Centerville): Eazy IV Hydration and Wellness Clinic, a nurse practitioner-run business, has opened in uptown Centerville, offering medically supervised IV therapies prescribed after a personal assessment.
• Home Repair Aid (Kettering): Kettering offers financial aid for major home repairs to qualifying low- to moderate-income homeowners. Programs include grants for lead paint removal and 0% forgivable loans for roofs and HVAC.
• Kettering Health Outage (Kettering): An internal network issue, not a cyberattack, caused a seven-hour internet outage at Kettering Health on Tuesday. The problem is now resolved.
• Comprehensive Plan (Miami Co.): Miami County adopted "Miami County Tomorrow," its first comprehensive plan in 20 years, to guide future development and balance growth with preserving the county's rural character.
• Loan Recovery (Troy): The city of Troy is considering how to recover $400,000 in loans from developer Anthony Scott for his failed Moeller Brew Barn and distillery projects.
• Luxury Estate for Sale (Waynesville): Saguaro Ranch, a 189-acre equestrian estate, is for sale for $6.9M. It includes a 7,000-sq-ft log home and a mile of Little Miami River frontage.
• New Pickleball Venue (Xenia): Long's Sideout Sports & Spirits, a new facility with six outdoor pickleball courts and a bar, is now open. Sand volleyball courts are planned for next spring.
• Caboose Airbnb (Xenia): A local couple is launching an Airbnb with renovated train cabooses. The first two are ready for rent, with a long-term goal of five cars on the property.
• 911 Dispatcher Academy (Xenia): To address a dispatcher shortage, Clark State College and the City of Xenia are launching a 911 Communications Dispatch Academy. The six-week training costs $2,000 and starts Oct. 27.

Ohio News

• ICE arrests and deportations in Ohio soared in the first six months of 2025. Apprehensions (1,546) nearly doubled the total for all of 2024, with much of the enforcement occurring through detainers at local jails in Butler and Montgomery counties.
• Ohio's latest school report cards show top 5-star ratings for Oakwood, Bellbrook-Sugarcreek, Mason, Centerville, Miami East, and Wayne Local. Dayton Public Schools received a 2-star rating, while Jefferson Twp. and Springfield saw improvements.
• At the Ohio Defense & Aerospace Forum, leaders stressed the Dayton region's vital role in national security, particularly in space. Defense firms like Sierra Nevada Corp. are expanding locally. A Space Force general called Dayton a "critical location" for intelligence.
• The Ohio Attorney General's Office is moving to remove Miami Township Fiscal Officer Bob Matthews for allegedly misusing funds by making an unauthorized purchase of $9.4 million in gold coins.

Dayton News

• To combat property theft, Montgomery County has a new "fraud pre-check" for quitclaim deeds. The Recorder's Office now reviews these deeds to verify signatures and notaries before property transfers are finalized.
• New businesses are coming to the area: Old Scratch Pizza is expanding to Columbus, fast-casual chain Currito will open three Dayton-area locations, and the Dayton Arcade will welcome Tiffany’s on Third, a boutique dry bar and beauty salon, in early 2026.
• Overnight ramp closures are scheduled this week on U.S. 35 in Beavercreek for paving, affecting the I-675 interchange and other ramps from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on various nights.
• Iconic Dayton bar Belmont Billiards celebrates its 100th anniversary this Saturday, Sept. 20, with a free, 16-hour party starting at noon, featuring live bands and DJs.
• AES Ohio is accepting applications until Oct. 14 for its "Gift of Power" program, offering financial aid for past-due electric bills. To apply, call the Salvation Army at (937) 528-5120.

Local News

• Beavercreek: Brig. Gen. Douglas Wickert has returned to Wright-Patterson AFB as director of Air, Space and Cyberspace Operations.
• Englewood: Miami Valley Career Tech Center (MVCTC) is adding AI to its curriculum, focusing on teaching students ethical use of the technology.
• Fairborn: The Air Force Marathon this Saturday will cause major road closures around Fairborn and Wright-Patt from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Huber Heights: Four gambling machines were seized from a pool hall in an investigation.
• Kettering: A party-line split blocked an appeal for council candidate Nevin Smith, who was excluded from the ballot. Separately, a veteran appealed to the City Council to keep his 18 backyard chickens, which he calls pets. A case of whooping cough was also confirmed at Fairmont High School.
• Miamisburg: Miami Township is completing a ~$730K renovation of its government center.
• Springboro: The school district is seeking a $115 million bond for facility upgrades, which officials state will not raise taxes.
• Xenia: The school district is investigating teachers over social media posts made after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. In other news, Xenia-based Materials Resources LLC received a $25.2 million award to expand rocket motor component production.

Ohio News

• U.S. Senator Jon Husted has proposed a law to exempt income earned by students in career-tech programs from being counted against their family's eligibility for benefits like SNAP or school lunches. The goal is to encourage participation in paid internships without jeopardizing a family's benefits.
• The new "Passport of Terror Tour" features 10 haunted houses in southwest and central Ohio. For $5, participants can buy a passport and collect stickers at each location to earn a free hoodie. Locations include Blood Prison (Mansfield), Brimstone Haunt (Wilmington), Cincinnati Fear Fest (Williamsburg), Dayton Scream Park (Dayton), The Dent Schoolhouse (Cincinnati), The Final Resting Place (Sabina), Forsaken Forest (Richmond, IN), Haunted Hoochie (Pataskala), Land of Illusion (Middletown), and Mt. Healthy Haunted Hall (Cincinnati).

Dayton News

• Dayton's unemployment rate hit a four-year high of 5.6% in July, reflecting a statewide trend where there are now 1.1 unemployed individuals for every available job.
• According to FBI data, Dayton had the 7th highest homicide rate per capita in the U.S. last year, with a 47% increase in killings from 2023.
• WDTN’s annual Coats for Kids campaign is collecting new and gently used coats and winter accessories for Miami Valley families. Donation barrels are available at various locations through October.
• The Cozy Book Nook bookstore is relocating from Moraine to downtown Dayton, with a soft opening planned for Oct. 1.
• A Dayton man pleaded guilty to luring and robbing five people at gunpoint after connecting with them on Facebook Marketplace.

Community News

• Beavercreek: Developer Synergy has gained construction access to Wright-Patt's Area B for a $250 million office park. The "Convergence Research Center" will feature eight buildings, create 2,500 jobs, and aims to open its first building in late 2027.
• Bellbrook: The KFC on Clyo Road has permanently closed.
• Fairborn: The Ohio Defense & Aerospace Forum will be held at Wright State on Sept. 15, featuring top military and industry leaders.
• Huber Heights: Mexican restaurant Taquitos Uruapan has opened in the former Mr. Pollo Mexican Grill space.
• Kettering: Kettering City Schools will host a community forum on its school consolidation and building plan at 6 p.m. on Sept. 23 at Fairmont High School.
• Lebanon: After decades of silence, Lebanon City Hall’s historic 1914 bell and clock are working again following a $30,000 restoration. They now chime daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Springboro: Blue Dog Books, a new independent bookstore, has opened at 245 S. Main St. in historic Springboro, with a grand opening celebration on Sept. 21.
• Troy: Troy resident John J. Fisher celebrated his 100th birthday. Born Sept. 7, 1925, the centenarian was honored with local and state proclamations.
• West Carrollton: The city has secured EPA approval for an $8.8 million upgrade to its water treatment plant. Construction on the 30-year-old facility is set to begin this year.
• Xenia: Kettering Health has reversed its decision and will now keep Greene Memorial Hospital open, investing $10 million in renovations and building a new $26 million outpatient center nearby. Separately, the long-vacant Eavey Exchange Building is being renovated into a $3.7 million entrepreneurial hub.

• Ohio News
  • 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.