Ohio News
- Property Tax Relief: The General Assembly passed a package of four bills providing approximately $3.8 billion in tax reductions and credits to curb soaring property valuations. The legislation awaits Governor DeWine's signature.
- High School NIL: OHSAA member schools voted to allow high school athletes to monetize their Name, Image, and Likeness effective immediately. Restrictions: No pay-for-play, no school logos, no boosters, and deals must be reported within 14 days.
- AES Donation: AES Ohio donated $1 million to the Salvation Army’s "Gift of Power" program. Funded by shareholders, this allows for emergency electric bill assistance ($300–$500) for those ineligible for government aid.
Dayton News
- ARC Restrictions: The Montgomery County Animal Resource Center is restricting intakes to court-ordered cases for two weeks due to kennel construction. Promo: Dog adoptions are $20 through Dec. 13; short-term fosters are urgently needed.
- Busing Investigation: A Dayton Daily News investigation highlights frustrations with school busing service cuts. Causes: A 20% driver shortage since 2019, budget cuts, and state mandates to transport private, charter, and homeless students.
- Free Thanksgiving Meals:
- Amar India: Free lunch buffet on Thanksgiving Day (11 a.m.–2 p.m.) at Amar India (Centerville), Amar India North (Miller Lane), and Jeet India (Beavercreek).
- Miami Valley Meals: Distributing ~8,000 free frozen meals on Wednesday, Nov. 26. Locations: Trotwood-Madison HS (9–11 a.m.) and Fairborn Phoenix (Noon–2 p.m.).
- Wendy’s Promo: Eleven area locations are offering a free Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger or 4-piece nuggets this Friday, Nov. 21 (11 a.m.–8 p.m.). No purchase necessary.
- Sinclair Expansion: Sinclair Community College is investing $30 million to transform Building 8 into an Integrated Technology Education Center by Spring 2027.
- Beavercreek: A proposal to build up to 180 apartments near Wright-Patterson AFB is moving forward.
- Fairborn: AFMC (Wright-Patt) obligated nearly $83 billion in FY25, representing 38% of the total U.S. Air Force budget.
- Miamisburg: A new Chick-fil-A is in the planning stages for 10322 Springboro Pike.
- Oakwood: Forza Fitness has opened a second location in Springboro.
- Springboro:
- "The Lawn": The Planning Commission is divided on a 35-acre mixed-use proposal (335 apartments) due to the inclusion of a gas station. The plan moves to City Council.
- Housing: Bailey Farm Phase 2 (64 homes) and the East Street redevelopment were approved.
- Jobs: Advanced Interior Solutions (AISI) is expanding operations, creating 45 new jobs and retaining 61.
- Trotwood: Mar’Tae Kitchen & Cocktails has opened at 5212 Salem Ave.
- Xenia:
- The new Greene County Gene Fischer Correctional Center is complete, replacing the aging 1969 jail.
- Common Thread Fiber Arts Studio has opened downtown.
