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.
