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Archdeacon: Team Buckeye Tuna and the $1 million fish tale
Maybe it was because they’d positioned themselves so perfectly in the large pod of powerful tuna off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland. Maybe it was the look or movement of that ballyhoo they were trolling on a circular hook through those deep blue waters. Then again, it may...
Food, community highlight 10th Rotary Food Truck Competition
Springfield Rotary celebrated its signature fundraising event in the same way they have since 2014 — bringing the community together with the widest range of food choices in the area in one place on a sunny summer Saturday in a park. Rotarians and the community wouldn’t have it any other way.
First-place Dragons win 5th straight game
Three Dayton Dragons pitchers combined to allow just one run in a 7-1 victory over the host Fort Wayne TinCaps on Sunday afternoon. The win was the fifth straight for the Dragons, matching their season’s longest winning streak. The Dayton win increased the Dragons lead in the playoff race...
McCrabb: ‘American hero’ honored during Warrior Weekend to Remember
First Class Sgt. Dawson has received nation’s second highest award for valor. Living in Reno, Nev., Jeffrey M. Dawson said he didn’t have enough money in 2008 to purchase the textbook he needed for his one college course. He barely could pay his monthly bills and he was...
Governor to announce new Ohio ‘innovation hub’ in Dayton visit Monday
Gov. Mike DeWine will visit Dayton Monday to announce Ohio’s second “innovation hub.”. Working with legislators, the DeWine administration developed the Ohio Innovation Hubs program last year to spur investment around the state’s major metro areas. ExploreWright-Patt’s working population has doubled since 2002. DeWine first announced...
COMMUNITY GEMS: Dayton man helps firefighters overcome mental dangers of job
When Jim Burneka Jr. was growing up in Dayton, he thought that becoming a firefighter would be a dream come true. “I didn’t have any firefighters in my family,” Burneka said. “But my dad played softball with his high school buddies from CJ (Chaminade Julienne), and some of them were in the Dayton Fire Department.”
Unearthed Photo Shows Teen JD Vance Posing in Bathroom With Three Girls at Urinals
JD Vance, no fan of gender-neutral bathrooms, was photographed in his high school yearbook next to three girls posing in front of urinals in a bathroom during his senior year.The photo, unearthed by the Daily Mail, shows an 18-year-old JD Hamel, as he was known at the time, standing next to the three girls, who were facing the urinals. The picture was captured in the 2003 Middletown High School yearbook. One of the three girls pictured in the photo spoke to the Daily Mail, telling the tabloid the photo was intended to illustrate the authority of the girls in the...
Cutting-edge aviation firm to launch Dayton production soon
Leadership from California-based Joby Aviation gave a keynote address at Springfield's two-day National Advanced Air Mobility Industry Forum held this week.<\p> Greg Bowles, head of government policy at Joby Aviation, gave some updates on what could be expected at the soon-to-open Dayton facilities.<\p>
Wauseon falls to Springfield
WAUSEON — The Lady Indians picked up a win at first doubles, but Springfield swept the singles matches en route to a 4-1 win in high school girls tennis Thursday at Wauseon High School. Wauseon’s Phoebe Oyer and Arabella Rice, who lost the first set without scoring a point,...
Local financial leader appointed to board at Central State University
A local financial leader in Dayton is embarking on his next endeavor this fall. Among his numerous titles, he will now serve at one of the Dayton region's largest universities.<\p> Shon Anderson has recently been appointed by Governor Mike DeWine to serve as a member on the board of trustees at Central State University. Anderson will assume the position in September.<\p>
Employee retention and attraction key for Dayton health care employers
The rising demand for care during the Covid-19 pandemic outweighed the labor supply in the health industry, increasing the strain on health care workers around the globe. Due to the influx of patients, health care workers were consistently under threat of direct exposure to the virus, worked longer hours, and had to adjust to a radically new way of working under an unknown threat. <\p> Now, four years later, workforce issues are still rampant in the health care sector, leaving top administrators and operators adjusting to find new ways to attract and retain employees. <\p>
Half-billion-dollar Dayton firm wins state contacts
Continuously growing Architecture, Engineering and Design (AEG) firm Woolpert recently won two infrastructure contracts from the State of Ohio.<\p> The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) hired Woolpert for two separate engineering contracts to support bridge maintenance, repair and replacement projects throughout the state. The contracts, totaling $1.7 million, proactively address aging infrastructure to support transportation safety.<\p>
Ohio manufacturer to purchase land, invest millions into new facility
The Sharonville-based manufacturer plans to relocate its facility south of Dayton as part of consolidation efforts. Get the details. (Update) City appoints two people to assistant city manager roles. State awards $67M toward demolition projects, $3M go to Dayton. New pet store coming to Dayton region; promotes health and wellness.
Wright-Patt readies to 'scale' with massive new Dayton innovation hub
A recently announced innovation center brings excitement to the Dayton region’s largest employer.<\p> The onMain Innovation Hub marks the result of years of behind-the-scenes collaboration between Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) and local universities and the onMain organization itself. Ohio officials, including Gov. Mike DeWine, announced they plan to invest $35 million into the future facility. WPAFB is one of the leading partners for this innovation center, which will be a large asset for digital defense. The new center is called the Digital Transformation Center (DTC) and expands an already existing program located at the University of Dayton.<\p>
Dayton’s largest employer excited about new ‘innovative’ project
A recently announced innovation center brings excitement to the Dayton region’s largest employer. How new innovation hub sparks future development in Dayton. Dayton defense sector still strong despite workforce shortage. Major project set for former Montgomery County Fairgrounds site. CMMC updates could have a big impact on DoD contractors....
Half-billion-dollar Dayton firm wins $1.7 million in state contacts
The AEG firm won two Ohio Department of Transportation contracts. Exclusive: Woolpert leader touts ‘long-term’ endeavors. Top companies spending with minority businesses in Dayton. Exclusive: Maryland defense firm buys $6M prominent Dayton space.
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