TBDDeWine’s Crime Crackdown: Speaking in Dayton, Governor DeWine announced a targeted initiative against the <1% of the population responsible for the majority of violent crime. The strategy specifically targets repeat offenders and illegal gun possession using data-driven deployments, aerial surveillance, and parole checks involving the State Patrol and local police.
- "Andy’s Law" Passed: The House passed H.B. 338 (82-3) in response to the death of Officer Andrew Lansing. The bill mandates stricter sentences for inmates who assault correctional staff, including life without parole for murder, seven years for assault, and three years for throwing bodily fluids.
- Ten Commandments in Schools: The Senate passed S.B. 34, requiring public schools to display at least four "historic" documents, including the Ten Commandments. Critics argue this violates church-state separation, though it aligns with recent bills introducing religious content like the "Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act."
Dayton News
- CodeRED Data Breach: The emergency alert system used by Centerville and Kettering is offline due to a security breach. User names, addresses, and passwords were stolen. While 911 is unaffected, users should change any reused passwords immediately. A new platform is coming via Crisis24.
- Manufacturing Boom: A DRMA study reveals local manufacturers added 6,340 jobs between 2023-2024. The sector now boasts a $12 billion payroll with average wages exceeding $90k, though the demand for talent remains high.
- Tech & Business: Dayton-based Niobium Microsystems raised $23M to develop advanced encryption chips. Meanwhile, gas prices in the region have dropped to four-year lows, nearing $2/gallon.
- Local Flavor: The Dessert Room opens at the Dayton Arcade on Dec. 11. Warped Wing releases its 2025 Whiskey Rebellion Imperial Stout and variants this Saturday, Dec. 6.
Suburbs & Regional
- Fairborn:
- Peerless Expands: Peerless Technologies acquired QED Systems, growing its workforce to nearly 700 and enhancing its defense capabilities.
- Closings & Returns: Gluten-free bakery The Neighborhood Nest will permanently close Dec. 31. Jubie’s Creamery re-releases its award-winning "Hot Honeycomb" flavor on Dec. 5.
- Kettering:
- Traffic Change: The traffic light at Far Hills Ave and Laurelann Dr is set for removal in 2026. It is currently in a 90-day "flash mode" phase.
- Reopening: Troni’s Italian Restaurant reopened on Nov. 28.
- Oakwood: Schools secured $18.4M in state funding for renovations, avoiding new taxes. Separately, City Council approved a new budget that includes utility rate hikes.
- Tipp City: Council is considering strict new regulations for construction explosives—including mandatory notice and pre-blast surveys—following resident complaints.
- Waynesville: Former school treasurer Ronald L. James was ordered to repay $44,222 for late fees and penalties caused by his failure to pay district bills on time.
- Miamisburg: PureMD MedSpa opened a new location at Austin Landing.
- Xenia: Common Thread, a rug tufting fiber arts studio, has opened downtown.
