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Goodyear blimp birthplace honored as part Ohio aviation history. Here's what that means
The historic Goodyear blimp has been a part of Ohio since the first iterations were manufactured for the U.S. Navy during World War I. Now, the site the blimp calls home is being honored as part of the Buckeye State's aviation and space history. Wingfoot Lake State Park is the...
Cities with the most expensive homes in Ohio
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $360,310 in May, 3.9% […]
Report explores violent crime statistics and underlying causes in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A new report dives into the underlying causes of violent criminal offenses in Ohio, pointing to housing affordability, neighborhood zoning and more as drivers of crime. More than 30,000 violent crimes, including homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault, were reported in the state in 2023, a new report by the nonprofit […]
Steward Health has not received ‘qualified bids’ for sale of local hospitals
(WKBN) — The Steward Health Care System has canceled auctions for its locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania. According to court documents filed on Sunday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas — where Steward Health is based — the organization has “not received bids that constitute a qualified bid” needed to […]
Ohio educators upset with pension board backtracking, with millions in bonuses to be given to staff
The Ohio retired teachers’ pension board has approved millions of dollars in bonuses for their investment staff less than a month after grandstanding by eliminating the additional compensation to make a group of educators happy. The State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) is embroiled in controversy. In summary, there has been constant fighting, two board resignations and allegations of […] The post Ohio educators upset with pension board backtracking, with millions in bonuses to be given to staff appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
Wildfire smoke could again pollute Ohio's air this summer. Here's how to prepare.
The U.S. EPA said people in the Great Lakes region should prepare for potential wildfire smoke exposure this summer, which can worsen air quality. The EPA says climate change is fueling more frequent wildfires and a longer wildfire season in the western U.S. and Canada. And the smoke from those flames are drifting to the Midwest, affecting air quality here in Ohio.
Investigators seek public help in West Elkton arson
Investigators with the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) have ruled a fire in West Elkton (Preble County) as being caused by arson. Investigators with SFM’s Fire and Explosion Investigation Bureau are now seeking tips from the public to help identify those responsible. On July...
Men's Tennis Earns ITA Academic Team Award
DAYTON – The University of Dayton men's tennis team was tabbed an All-Academic Team by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) for the 2023-24 academic year, while seven Flyers were named ITA Scholar-Athletes, the organization announced on Monday. To earn the ITA All-Academic Team honor, the program must have a...
Xavier, Dayton will play in charity exhibition game at UD Arena in October
The Xavier Musketeers will play in a charity exhibition game against the University of Dayton at UD Arena on Sunday, Oct. 20, the school announced Monday. The matchup will cap the second year of community engagement events championing adolescent and young adult mental health and suicide prevention. All net proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Jay's Light, the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation and other charities within the Dayton and Cincinnati area. CareSource sponsors the event.
Downtown Dayton’s Art in the City set to return!
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN)– We’re calling all art lovers to Downtown Dayton’s Art in the City next month! Downtown Dayton Partnership’s Syron Townsend and AES Ohio’s Mary Ann Kabel joined Living Dayton on Monday featuring their partnership and what art lovers can expect. Presented by AES...
Paul Fritts and Company Opus 43
Paul Fritts and Company has built a new organ, Opus 43, for Saint Thomas Episcopal Church, Terrace Park, Ohio: two manuals and pedal, 35 stops, 43 ranks, 2,223 pipes. The organ is featured on the cover of the July 2024 issue of The Diapason:. The design is inspired by the...
'Missing Niqui McCown': Podcast aims to help solve 23-year-old case of missing Ohio woman
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) — Today marks 23 years since 28-year-old Niqui McCown vanished three weeks before her wedding. To help keep her story alive, Dayton 24/7 Now is releasing the 'Missing Niqui McCown' podcast, a follow up to its award winning podcast 'Missing Erica Baker.'. The first two episodes...
Central State unveils 'Six Pillars of Access' plan to support students
Central State University is rolling out its new "Six Pillars of Access." "It's Connect. Convert. Enter, Learn, Retain, and Complete," summarized Dr. Amy Hobbs-Harris, interim provost and VP for academic affairs at Central State. University officials described the pillars as a testament to the school's commitment to the success of...
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