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  • City of Springfield to open warming shelter Sunday

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    SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Ohio is expected to have its first frigid blast of the season starting late this weekend and heading into next week. Some areas may even see some snow.

    In preparation, the City of Springfield is opening one of its warming centers so residents can stay warm. 

    What You Need To Know

    • The warming shelter, located at The Salvation Army, 15 S. Plum St., will be open from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. Sunday through Tuesday

    • Guests will receive breakfast and dinner

    • There will also be separate areas for men, women and children

    Sunday night and Monday night, temperatures are expected to dip below freezing into the 20s in Springfield, according to weather forecasts. 

    The warming shelter, located at The Salvation Army, 15 S. Plum St., will be open from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. Sunday through Tuesday. 

    Springfield city officials said guests will get dinner and breakfast, and case management services will be available to help individuals with housing resources, mental health support and more. There will also be separate areas for men, women and children. 

    “When temperatures drop, no one in our community should be left without a safe place to go,” said Logan Cobbs, director of community development. “This effort shows what’s possible when government and local nonprofits come together to respond with compassion and action.”

    City officials said the’ll continue to monitor weather conditions and will decide if the shelter needs to stay open a few extra days.

    The warming shelter is operated by the City of Springfield and the Nehemiah Foundation, and it’s supported with a Community Development Block Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 

    “We’re all working together to meet both the immediate and long-term needs of our neighbors,” said Aaron Roy, director of the Faith Community Crisis Response Team at the Nehemiah Foundation. “A warm meal and a safe place to rest can open the door to hope—and to resources that help people move forward.”

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  • Battle-tested Trotwood faces Lima Senior

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    OHIO — After a rugged, 10-game regular season schedule, having an off week before the playoffs start seems like a good idea on the surface.

    What You Need To Know

    • A battle-tested Trotwood team faces a formidable foe in Lima Senior

    • The game will air on Spectrum News 1 and the Spectrum News App

    • As additional 19 games will be streamed at spectrumnews1.com 

    The Ohio High School Athletic Association football tournament went from 16 teams per region down to 12 this season, creating byes for the first time in history, outside of opt outs, forfeits or in 2020 when all schools that wanted to participate in the postseason got in.

    However, high school football coaches are notoriously regimented, and many would prefer to keep the weekly routine going and not lose any momentum or focus.

    Then there’s this—albeit from a very tiny sample size—to give pause to the head coaches of the 112 schools in Ohio that had an opening week bye in the postseason; in last year’s inaugural 12-team college football playoff, the four teams with first-round byes all lost in the quarterfinals. 

    For the glass half-full crowd, the bye represents a week off to rest and heal, before hosting a regional quarterfinal on your home field.

    Spectrum News 1 will give you a home advantage, by presenting four live games Friday night, going to the Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus and Dayton markets. 

    WATCH LIVE (Friday 7 p.m.): Lima Senior vs. Trotwood (Dayton & Toledo)

    For viewers in Dayton and Northwest Ohio, it’s a Division II, Region 8 battle between Lima Senior (9-2) and Trotwood (6-3). 

    The Spartans, a member of the Toledo City League, blew through the Glass City winning six league games by a cumulative score of 280-34. That momentum carried over into the first round of the playoffs, and a 62-20 win over Cincinnati Aiken. 

    Lima Senior’s two setbacks came at the hands of Findlay and Anthony Wayne, who are both still alive in the playoffs. The Spartans are seeking their first regional title since 1996, which ended with a Division I state championship win over St. Ignatius. 

    Trotwood won it all in 2019, 2017 and 2011, as head coach Jeff Graham is no stranger to postseason success. The Rams earned plenty of computer points (finishing fourth in Region 8) with wins over Division I opponents Cleveland Heights, Fairmont and Springfield. 

    Trotwood hasn’t played a game since Oct. 24, and while the Rams will be rested, they’ll have to guard against rust. 

    Additionally, Spectrum News 1 will broadcast 25 games on www.SpectrumNews1.com, with the following matchups:

    Previous games from the season are also available on demand through our website.

    The playoffs continue next Friday, Nov. 14, with live games in the Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus and Dayton zones, and as many as 19 games available through the Spectrum News 1 website. 

    The excitement runs all the way through Dec. 4-6 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, site of the OHSAA football championships, live on Spectrum News 1 and the Spectrum News App. 

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  • Grants help train Wright State engineering students for advanced manufacturing

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    DAYTON, Ohio — Two state grants are helping to bolster hands-on experience for Wright State University students in the latest electric vehicle and advanced manufacturing technologies. 

    What You Need To Know

    • The university received $579,000 through the Ohio Department of Higher Education’s Regionally Aligned Priorities in Delivering Skills (RAPIDS) program

    • Funds will help provide equipment for training in battery manufacturing and testing, vehicle electronics, secured connectivity and automotive manufacturing

    • The university said the funds will go toward classroom learning on its Dayton and Lake campuses

    The university received $579,000 through the Ohio Department of Higher Education’s Regionally Aligned Priorities in Delivering Skills (RAPIDS) program. Wright State received $399,000 from the Super RAPIDS Automotive and Advanced Mobility program and another $180,000 grant.

    Funds will help provide equipment for training in battery manufacturing and testing, vehicle electronics, secured connectivity and automotive manufacturing. The second grant will go toward equipment purchases such as 3D printers, advanced software, cameras for industrial automation and other technology.

    “The market share of EV is going up,” said Ahsan Mian, a professor of mechanical engineering and director of research and outreach in the College of Engineering and Computer Science. “We need to train our students for that market. We need to be prepared.”

    The university said the funds will go toward classroom learning on its Dayton and Lake campuses.

    Wright State said it will continue to update equipment students use for training on its Lake campus, such as bringing in a LiDAR unit (Light Detection and Ranging) that measures and maps distances in 3D. There will also be an industrial vision device, which takes information from robotic sensors on a production line and interprets it, and EV simulation equipment to examine how the systems work and how batteries are charged. 

    “We’re a hub for our local manufacturers and businesses, having available training close by. Our goal is to meet the community’s needs,” said Tammy Eilerman, director of the Workforce Development and Business Enterprise Center at the Lake Campus. “The number one concern is to attract a talented workforce. We need to prepare our students for the workforce now and in the future.”

    Mian said while the focus is on electric vehicles, he sees opportunities in other fields such as autonomous vehicles. 

    “Unmanned, driverless vehicles, they’re coming for sure,” he said. “Some of this equipment will be helpful for training students in driverless cars, for their repair and servicing and for engineering, designing and testing driverless vehicles. We are thankful to the ODHE for their continuous support in acquiring new equipment to provide training. ODHE is appreciative of what we do.”

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  • Christ Hospital, Miami University partner with NEOMED

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    OHIO — A new educational partnership is underway crossing over the Buckeye State from southwestern Ohio to northeastern Ohio. 

    What You Need To Know

    • The Christ Hospital Health System, along with Miami University, is partnering with Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) to help address a projected shortage of 1,200 primary care doctors over the next decade

    • Through the partnership, The Christ Hospital, will offer expanded clinical rotation opportunities in southwest Ohio for NEOMED students

    • NEOMED and Miami University will also launch an early assurance program for undergraduate students at Miami who are interested in attending NEOMED’s College of Medicine

    The Christ Hospital Health System, along with Miami University, is partnering with Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) to help address Ohio’s projected shortage of 1,200 primary care doctors over the next decade, according to data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

    “NEOMED’s partnerships with The Christ Hospital and Miami University represent a pivotal development that will change the landscape of patient care in Ohio by giving our medical students more opportunities to connect with and serve communities across the state,” said NEOMED President Dr. John Langell.  

    Through the partnership, The Christ Hospital will offer expanded clinical rotation opportunities in southwest Ohio for NEOMED students beginning in July 2026.

    “We are excited to announce this partnership for medical students in southwest Ohio,” said Debbie Hayes, President & CEO of The Christ Hospital Health Network. “One of the challenges facing healthcare is addressing the need for quality healthcare providers. By partnering with NEOMED and Miami University, two well-established organizations, these future physicians will have a place to learn and grow while we keep these talented providers here in the Greater Cincinnati region. This is an investment not just in our medical students but the health of our community for decades into the future.”

    NEOMED and Miami University will also launch an early assurance program for undergraduate students at Miami who are interested in attending NEOMED’s College of Medicine.

    “This exciting collaboration allows us to offer our students greater options in regards to advanced healthcare education, which will benefit overall health and wellness in the state of Ohio for years to come,” Miami President Gregory Crawford said. “Our students, faculty, and staff understand the crucial importance of developing future healthcare professionals, and this innovative partnership is an immensely positive step in that direction.” 

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  • Flacco hopes to shake off loss and injury as Bengals host Bears

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    CINCINNATI — First came a disappointing loss for Joe Flacco and the Cincinnati Bengals. Now, the 40-year-old quarterback is dealing with a shoulder injury.

    What You Need To Know

    • The Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals are both looking to rebound from recent losses as they face off on Sunday

    • Cincinnati quarterback Joe Flacco has a shoulder injury, but coach Zac Taylor says the 40-year-old Flacco is able to succeed with minimal preparation

    • Cincinnati needs a win to stay in the AFC North race

    On Sunday, the Bengals will host a Chicago Bears team that also felt it should have won last weekend.

    The Bears (4-3) had a four-game winning streak snapped with a 30-16 loss at the Baltimore Ravens, who were missing quarterback Lamar Jackson for a third straight game.

    The Bengals (3-5) blew a 15-point lead in the fourth quarter and lost 39-38 to the previously winless New York Jets.

    Cincinnati needs a win to stay in the AFC North race and has concerns about the health of Flacco, who injured the AC joint in his throwing shoulder during the second half against the Jets. The 18-year veteran did not practice on Wednesday and was limited on Thursday.

    Even if Flacco gets limited practice snaps, coach Zac Taylor is confident in his quarterback, as long as he’s healthy enough to play. The 40-year-old Flacco made his first Bengals start at Green Bay five days after being traded from Cleveland and then led Cincinnati to victory in his second game on a Thursday night against Pittsburgh after another short week.

    The Bengals are counting on Flacco to keep them afloat while star quarterback Joe Burrow recovers from toe surgery, and Taylor expects Flacco to do everything he can to play.

    “I think if anybody in this league can get by on minimal reps right now, it’s him,” Taylor said.

    “I’ve seen him show up three days with no knowledge of our offense whatsoever, Ja’Marr (Chase) got minimal work that week and the next week we got no physical reps whatsoever. I think that proof is out there that we could do it if we needed to,” the coach continued.

    In his three starts with the Bengals, Flacco has a 100.1 passer rating, a 64.3% completion rate, and has thrown for seven touchdowns with no interceptions.

    For Chicago, Caleb Williams will make his 25th NFL start on Sunday. The second-year QB has completed 18 passes of 25-plus yards this season, second-most in the league. Wide receivers Rome Odunze and Olamide Zaccheaus each had seven receptions last week.

    Williams and the Bears are looking for better production in the red zone. Chicago has had 19 trips inside opponents’ 20 over the past five games and has seven touchdowns and nine field goals. The Bengals’ defense has allowed a TD 70.3% of the time in the red zone, the third-highest rate.

    “It just comes down to execution. As a run game, as a pass game, it comes down to details,” Williams said. “Run game: stand on landmarks, hitting the holes, finding those — even if it’s not a gaping hole, getting those dirty four yards, three yards, because that goes a long way. Then pass game, it’s just being on the same page.”

    Chase’s streak

    Chase has three straight games with at least 10 catches, a first in franchise history.

    The fifth-year All-Pro leads the league with 70 receptions, including 38 in the past three games. If he gets double-digit receptions against the Bears, he would join Pro Football Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson as the only players to do it in four straight games.

    “When you watch the tape, especially over the last few weeks, they’re feeding some targets to him. There’s times I look on the tape, I’m like, ‘There’s two dudes draped all over him and they’re still throwing the ball to him’, so they have a lot of confidence in what he can do,” Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen said.

    Turnover battle

    Turnovers have been a key to the Bears’ four victories. Chicago has an NFL-best 16 takeaways and defensive back Kevin Byard III is tied for the league lead with four interceptions.

    The Bears have three or more takeaways in each of their wins but have totaled just one in their three losses.

    The Bengals haven’t committed a turnover in their past three games.

    “I think that shows as a defense right now when we get takeaways, we win the ballgame,” Byard said. We have to play cleaner football. But we know the recipe for, at least on the back end, we take the ball away. So just doing everything we can to try to get the ball. That’s always on our mind, so that’s been a discussion.”

    Being run over

    The Bengals have allowed four 100-yard games to running backs, their most in the first eight weeks of a season since five opposing backs did it in 2007.

    Pittsburgh’s Jaylen Warren had 127 yards on Oct. 16 and the Jets’ Breece Hall ran for 133 last Sunday. The Bengals are last in the league in run defense, allowing 151.9 yards per game.

    Chicago’s D’Andre Swift has 464 rushing yards and has scored a touchdown from scrimmage in four straight games.

    “Honestly, it’s a collective effort. You can’t point one thing out. Everyone is on the field and has to do his job,” Bengals safety Geno Stone said. “The only thing I can say for the back end is (that), I think whenever we have the opportunity to have an open-field tackle, we just have to get them down. That’s really all it is — no matter if the run breaks — we just have to get them down and we can’t let them score.”

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  • Dayton RTA partner with city to open downtown police substation

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    DAYTON, Ohio — Dayton officials are taking steps to enhance downtown safety through the installation of a temporary police substation in a vacant RTA-owned property. 

    This temporary substation, located at Third and Main Streets, is next to the RTA Wright Stop Transit Center. 

    What You Need To Know

    • This substation is next to the RTA Wright Stop Transit Center

    • The city continues to pursue a permanent downtown police station at Fourth and St. Clair Streets

    • Officials said operations are expected to be in place by March 2026

    The Dayton Police Department’s Central Business District (CBD) substation comes to fruition as the city continues to pursue a permanent downtown police station at Fourth and St. Clair Streets. 

    “Maintaining a safe and welcoming downtown is a top priority for our city,” said Mayor Jeffrey J. Mims, Jr. “The CBD has not had a patrol district office located downtown since 2012, and this substation is a key step in ensuring officers are highly visible and accessible.”

    Officials said operations are expected to be in place by March 2026, but this effort helps provide an immediate elevated police presence downtown. 

    “RTA has a strong history of partnering with others on various community projects and initiatives,” said RTA CEO Robert Ruzinsky. “And this project will enhance an already growing and developing downtown.”

    Through the new station, police will be in a visible, accessible and strategically located base for officers. 

    “This substation is a practical solution that allows us to maintain a strong police presence downtown today, while planning and building the permanent station for the future,” said City Manager Shelley Dickstein. “Partnering with RTA puts officers in a central, high-traffic location, giving them the tools and proximity they need to serve the community effectively—with minimal cost to Dayton taxpayers.”

    The permanent CBD police station is expected to break ground in 2027 and open fully in late 2029.

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  • Two Lakota football rivals matchup with playoff implications

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    OHIO — Now that Amazon Web Services are back up and running, there won’t be a more taxed server in the state of Ohio Friday night than the one that hosts Joe Eitel’s web site.

    What You Need To Know

    • Rival Lakota East and West to battle it out in one of three OHSAA Games of the Week

    • The games will air on Spectrum News 1 and the Spectrum News App

    • Playoffs begin October 31 with four games on Spectrum News 1 and several more at spectrumnews1.com 

    That’s because as the regular season wraps up, players, coaches and fans will hit the refresh button to see where the computer points are projected, and who will get into the Ohio High School Athletic Association playoffs.

    With the change this season to 12 teams per region (down from 16 in 2021-24), there are 112 fewer spots available statewide. 

    Heading into the final weekend, 213 schools know their seasons will continue. That includes Olentangy Orange (Division I, Region 3), Elder (Division I, Region 4), Hoban (Division II, Region 5), Anderson (Division II, Region 8), Watterson (Division III, Region 11), Shelby (Division IV, Region 14), Kirtland (Division VI, Region 21), Hillsdale (Division VII, Region 27) and Marion Local (Division VII, Region 28) which have all clinched number one seeds.

    That leaves 123 spots open, with 257 teams still alive to try to earn a post-season berth, according to the calculations on Eitel’s website. 

    All six teams involved in the OHSAA Game of the Week on Spectrum News 1 have their tickets punched.

    Viewers in Southwest Ohio will get Lakota West (6-3) visiting Lakota East (6-3), two schools created out of the split of the original Lakota High School in 1997.

    Since that time, it’s the Firebirds with a 19-9 series lead, including the last six meetings. The Thunderhawks won three in a row from 2016 to 2018.

    These rivals are also closely bunched in Region 4, with West sixth and East seventh. Win or lose, both will host a round one playoff matchup next week. 

    The Firebirds were 2-3 at the midway point but have won four straight since then by a cumulative 169-28 score, including a win over 7-2 Middletown. 

    The Thunderhawks can be dangerous on offense, scoring 30 or more points in six of their contests. 

    Friday’s games can be seen statewide on Spectrum News 1 and the Spectrum News App:

    • Oct. 24: St. Edward at Hoban (northern Ohio)

    • Oct. 24: Pickerington North at Gahanna (central Ohio)

    • Oct. 24: Lakota West at Lakota East (southwest Ohio)

    The playoffs begin on Friday, Oct. 31, with live games in the Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus and Dayton zones, and 18 games available through the Spectrum News 1 website. 

    The excitement runs all the way through Dec. 4-6 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, site of the OHSAA football championships, live on Spectrum News 1 and the Spectrum News App. 

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  • Kettering Health consolidating obstetric services

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    BEAVERCREEK, Ohio — Kettering Health confirmed in a statement to Spectrum News 1 on Tuesday that obstetric services at their Soin Medical Center are transitioning to the Kettering Health Main Campus and Kettering Health Washington Township.

    What You Need To Know

    •  Kettering Health is consolidating obstetric services

    •  They are transitioning services from Soin Medical Center to their main campus and Washington Township locations

    • The Soin Medical center housed their smallest maternity unit

    “National and regional trends show a steady decline in birth rates,” the statement reads. “This consolidation aligns Kettering Health’s OB services with these demographic shifts by transitioning our resources from Soin Medical Center, our smallest maternity unit, to our larger units at Kettering Health Main Campus and Kettering Health Washington Township.”

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of live births per 1,000 women have declined in the last decade. The rate was 13.5 in 2009 and dropped to 11.4 in 2019.

    According to Google Maps, Kettering Health’s main campus is 11 to 15 miles away from the Soin Medical Center, depending on route taken. Kettering Health Washington Township is 17 to 22 miles away, depending on route taken.

    The health network said any patients who were scheduled to deliver at the Soin Medical Center would be hearing from their care teams soon “to facilitate a seamless transfer of care.”

    They also said it is their goal to keep all affected employees at Kettering Health.

    “Our commitment to supporting residents throughout Greene County remains unchanged,” the statement reads. “We continue to invest in the area through continued expansions at Soin Medical Center, upgrades to Kettering Health Greene Memorial, and prioritizing physician access through our new medical office at the Xenia REACH site.”

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  • Abandoned buildings to be demolished in blighted areas around Ohio

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    OHIO — The Department of Development is providing around $230,000 in funding for all of Ohio’s 88 counties to rid their communities of unsafe, vacant buildings until July 1, 2026.

    The goal of the Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program is to help upgrade communities by preparing abandoned sites for future use. 

    What You Need To Know

    • The Department of Development is providing funding to counties across Ohio to demolish vacant buildings

    •  The goal is to revitalize communties around the state 

    • Ohio’s counties will receive $230,000 for demolition efforts

     “Blighted buildings don’t just drag down neighborhoods — they stand in the way of opportunity,” said Gov.Mike DeWine, R-Ohio. “This program plays a vital role in helping our communities clear those obstacles so new homes, businesses, and green spaces can thrive in their place.” 

    Through seven rounds of previous funding, the initiative has supported more than 6,000 demolition projects across the state.

    “Ohio communities have seen tremendous success transforming once-forgotten, blighted spaces into new opportunities for growth,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Department of Development. “The Demolition and Site Revitalization program gives our local partners the tools they need to eliminate dangerous structures and make way for brighter futures.”

    The program is apart of the Ohio BUILDS Intiative, which focuses on supporting communities by providing water infrastructure inprovements, broadband expansion, brownfield redevelopment and demolition of blighted buildings.

    The department will begin accepting grant applications from all counties on Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. until Nov. 19 at 5 p.m.

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  • Dayton activists honor 30th anniversary of Million Man March

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    DAYTON, Ohio — Dayton activists gathered to build a resilient future by honoring the 30th Anniversary of the Million Man March. 

    The crowd marched in Washington D.C., to demand congress act in the interest of African Americans, while also combatting negative stereotypes surrounding black men. 

    “We look back at the time when this march was originated October the 16th, 1995 Minister Louis Farrakhan, he was preaching to black man to come together,” Reverend David Fox said.

    Fox, who was at the Million Man March in 1995, remembers it as a higlight of his life. 

    “I was there, it was a great time, it reminded me of the 60s when black men were embracing one another,” Reverend David Fox said.

    Many community members said this event was to redefine the image of the black man in America and ignite a renewed commitment to their family, faith, and community.

    “The purpose of it is to bring the community closer together,” Million Man March Participant Morris Brown said.

    Black leaders were pleased to see young back men at the gathering and are hopeful they can build an unbreakable bond.

    “Now were trying to embrace each other again, rather than turning on each other, we want to turn towards each other,”  Reverend David Fox said.

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  • Wright State, Intel partner to bring AI to business curriculum

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    DAYTON, Ohio — Wright State University is working to bring AI training into its Raj Soin College of Business and Intel Corporation through a new partnership with Intel.

    What You Need To Know

    • The university is the second four-year public institution to partner with Intel’s Digital Readiness Program

    • Faculty can use and adapt Intel’s course content

    • Intel held orientation sessions for accounting, finance, financial services, economics, entrepreneurship, management information systems, marketing, human resources management and supply chain management faculty members

    The university is the second four-year public institution to partner with Intel’s Digital Readiness Program, which will give faculty customizable AI content for free to use in courses. The goal of the collaboration is to integrate AI training and resources into the curriculum.

    “This partnership is huge for us,” said Rachel Sturm, associate dean of the Raj Soin College of Business. “Intel has been an innovator in the AI space, particularly in terms of removing barriers to accessing this technology, and we are very grateful to have access to their AI content. This program enables and augments existing workforce capacity in the Dayton region with AI skills for professional impact.”

    Faculty can use and adapt Intel’s course content, which will include facilitator guides, presentation decks, student workbooks and open-source software. Students can also gain certifications through Intel.

    “Intel is pleased to collaborate with Wright State University to prepare current and future business leaders with AI readiness,” said Anshul Sonak, global director and head of digital readiness programs at Intel. “Leadership development with the necessary AI skillset, mindset and toolset is critical for everyone to thrive in the future of work that embraces AI everywhere. We look forward to more leaders building AI-infused, responsible and innovative businesses.”

    Intel held orientation sessions for accounting, finance, financial services, economics, entrepreneurship, management information systems, marketing, human resources management and supply chain management faculty members.

    Beyond the classroom, Intel’s content on AI for productivity and entrepreneurship was included in the university’s Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans over the summer. The Raj Soin College of Business also held a summer AI camp for high school students and first-year college students.

    “AI is quickly reshaping the way we work, live and interact with the world,” Sturm said. “By including the application of AI, among other technologies, into our coursework, we are ensuring our graduates are not only ready for the current workforce but are also able to bring impactful change to the future workforce.”

    Wright State also introduced a minor in business artificial intelligence.

     

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  • Cedarville University announces results of ‘1,000 Days Transformed’ campaign

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    DAYTON, Ohio — Cedarville University recently announced the results of its most comprehensive fundraising campaign, bringing in $205.8 million in gifts to the university from 26,000 donors. 

    What You Need To Know

    • The One Thousand Days Transformed: The Campaign for Cedarville results were announced during the university’s homecoming activities

    • The donations ranged from four quarters given by a child to multi-million dollar gifts

    • Cedarville University raised over $200 million

    The One Thousand Days Transformed: The Campaign for Cedarville results were announced during the university’s homecoming activities held on Oct. 3 through Oct. 4 by university president Thomas White. The donations ranged from four quarters given by a child to multi-million dollar gifts, eclipsing the original $125 million, and later revised $175 million goal.

    Funds will go toward expanding capacity for students with new facilities, maximizing affordability and looking toward the future of the university.

    A new degree at the university was also announced for a 126-hour Bachelor of Science degree in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The university already offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in innovation and entrepreneurship, a Master of Arts in Innovation (MAI) and is home to the Berry Chair for Entrepreneurship and the Berry Center for Free Enterprise.

    “This new undergraduate degree program, pending external approvals, will be offered in partnership with the International Center for Creativity (ICC) in Columbus, Ohio,” the university said in a news release. “The program will equip students with the skills to develop and implement creative business solutions in a rapidly changing marketplace. Students will spend one semester in Columbus as part of their program.”

    The university also announced the hiring of five new faculty members for the 2026-2027 academic year and that five current faculty would move to emeritus status.

    For more information about the faculty hires, click here.

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  • Husted highlights funding to Ohio’s military projects after bill passes Senate

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    DAYTON, Ohio — The U.S. Senate voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Thursday 77-20, and Republican Ohio Sen. Jon Husted said he helped ensure funding for various Ohio-based military projects.

    It now needs to pass the House and then be signed by President Donald Trump for it to become law.

    What You Need To Know

    • Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, is highlighting the funding to Ohio’s military projects after the National Defense Authorization Act passed the Senate

    • In particular, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base would see millions for various projects

    • The bill passed the Senate 77-20
    • It must still pass the House and be signed by the President to become law

    This vote comes amid an ongoing government shutdown that has led to Democratic and Republican lawmakers becoming increasingly heated as it stretches on.

    “I’m especially proud that Ohio will continue to lead the way in America’s defense,” Husted said in a release from his office. “This legislation delivers major investments in new infrastructure and technology at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, advances cutting-edge research at NASA Glenn in Cleveland and strengthens key national defense assets across our state.”

    In addition to a 3.8% pay increase for members of the military, here are just some of the Ohio-specific benefits within the bill, should it become law, according to Husted’s office.

    There would be $45 million going toward Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) for the construction of a Human Performance Wing Laboratory.

    “This building will serve as the modernized headquarters for the Human Effectiveness Directorate of the 711th Human Performance Wing, which advances human warfighter capabilities in training, bioeffects and bioengineering,” the release reads.

    There would be $15 million going toward refurbishing WPAFB’s main runway, which the release states has been deteriorating for years.

    The WPAFB would also be seeing $2.8 million go toward the design of an AI supercomputing center.

    “The construction of the AI Supercomputer Center is essential to U.S. defense capabilities in artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and advanced modeling & simulation,” the release reads. “…This investment will ensure the Air Force can meet supercomputing needs for weapon system development and intelligence applications.”

    Husted’s office also states that Ohio jobs would be created out of the $10 million headed to Project Pele, which will create “an expeditionary micro nuclear reactor for the military.”

    A couple million dollars would also be headed to the DEEP SENTRY program, “to infuse AI and machine learning into America’s missile defense system…Ohio is home to developers of the missile defense software used in DEEP SENTRY,” according to the release.

    You can view the full text of the bill here, which Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, also voted to pass.

    “Peace is preserved through strength, and deterrence is our surest safeguard against war,” Husted said in the release. “This bill puts America back on solid footing to deter our adversaries and protect our national interests. I will continue fighting to ensure our Armed Forces have the tools to win—and that Ohio remains at the heart of America’s renewed strength and pride.”

    The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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  • Volunteers gather to preserve history through gravestone restoration

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    DAYTON, Ohio — Volunteers in southwest Ohio have worked on preserving history throughout Greene County, one headstone at a time. 

    What You Need To Know

    • The group of six, led by Army veteran Brenda Tolle and retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Neil Reinsmoen, gathers to restore the graves of local veterans and community members

    • Since forming in 2022, hundreds of tombstones across 10 Greene County cemeteries have been cleaned, repaired and reset by the group

    • According to a news release, the group is about to hit 937 graves once the work is complete at Stewart Cemetery

    The group of six, led by Army veteran Brenda Tolle and retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Neil Reinsmoen, gathers to restore the graves of local veterans and community members to ensure their stories are not lost. The group ranges in age from their 50s to 80s, with Tolle and Reinsmoen being the only military members.

    Neil Reinsmoen, Brenda Tolle, Gregg Spahr and Linda Surls at Stewart Cemetery. (Neil Reinsmoen)

    “Walking among these broken and forgotten stones, I feel the weight of every story lost,” said Tolle. “Each grave deserves to be remembered, and we do this work so their lives are never forgotten.”

    Since forming in 2022, hundreds of tombstones across 10 Greene County cemeteries have been cleaned, repaired and reset by the group. According to a news release, the group is about to hit 937 graves once the work is complete at Stewart Cemetery. The work includes replacing headstones for Revolutionary War veterans, repairing damaged markers and stabilizing broken stones. 

    The cemeteries the group has worked in include: Bone Cemetery, Boots Cemetery, Caesarscreek Baptist Church Cemetery, Cherry Grove (or Caesarscreek Cemetery), Dean Cemetery, Deardorff Cemetery, Shaner Cemetery, Paullin Cemetery, Shook Cemetery and Stewart Cemetery.

    “The team’s dedication goes beyond the physical restoration,” said Reinsmoen. “Restoring these graves is more than preserving history. It is personal. My own ancestor fought in the Revolutionary War, and working alongside these stones reminds me of the sacrifices that built our community.”

    Volunteers Scott Bradley, Kim Dean, Gregg Spahr and Linda Surls meet with Tolle and Reinsmoen each week to restore the gravestones. Tolle also photographs each stone cleaned and creates or updates memorials online, helping to connect families with ancestors.

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  • Springfield City School District announces Wednesday closures

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    DAYTON, Ohio — Springfield City School District said three schools will be closed Wednesday due to electrical issues. 

    The district said the closures are for Simon Kenton Elementary, Roosevelet Middle School and Springfield High School. It said it believed the electrical issues were caused by heavy rainfall. 

    Additionally, all Wednesday evening activities will be held as scheduled. 

     

     

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  • Local food bank prepares to serve additional military families

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    DAYTON, Ohio — Despite not knowing when the next paycheck is coming, millions of military service members are required to continue working through the government shutdown.

    Hundreds of thousands of civilian employees and contractors remain in essential roles at work, but even more are facing furloughs. One local food pantry near Wright-Patterson AFB near Dayton is preparing to help more military families as the shutdown continues.

    What You Need To Know

    • Fairborn Fish Food Pantry serves 53,000 people a year, including many military families

    • As the government shutdown continues, the pantry and other food banks are preparing for an increase in people needing extra help

    • Fairborn Fish is planning a special donation drive event for military and veterans from noon to 4 p.m. on Nov. 15

    “This means the world to all of us out here. This is all we have. This right here is something to look forward to,” said Shannon George.

    For years, being able to line up outside of Fairborn Fish Food Pantry has meant the world to Shannon George.

    “This right here doesn’t turn you away when you’re hungry,” she said.

    It’s also been a place where volunteers like Dottie and Alan Meade have been giving back for a long time.

    The pantry serves about 53,000 people a year, including many young military families at Wright-Patt less than five minutes away.  

    Meade was a government contracting officer for 30 years, and he loves volunteering.

    However, with the shutdown, there’s a lot to think about as he helps organize food donations.

    They’re concerned about their three daughters and their spouses.

    “Four of them are Air Force employees, and they’re furloughed right now,” said Alan Meade.

    The Meades also have small grandchildren, and that makes them extra nervous during these times.

    “The economy is not good right now, and it’s scary for our kids who are not working and for our community. We have a lot of people in Fairborn who live and work for the base and are now unemployed,” said Dottie Meade.

    “I feel like this is just the tip of the iceberg,” said Fairborn Fish Food Pantry executive director Jane Doorley.

    Doorley said that about 15% of people in Fairborn don’t know where their next meal is coming from. 

    “I think that, with the shutdown, that’s going to increase,” she said.

    In November, the pantry is planning a special event for military and veterans.

    “We’ll give them like a gift card to the commissary or grocery store, we’ll give them a bucket of cleaning supplies, some food and everything. Just kind of do what we can to help them get through this,” she said.

    For the Meades, they’ve experienced furloughs before, but in the past employees were reimbursed.  

    “In this case, they’re not sure if it’s going to happen, and then there’s threats that they will actually lose their jobs, so that causes more consternation on their part,” said Alan Meade.

    “The fear of not knowing. Tomorrow, do I go to work? How long is this going to last? Every day you get up wondering, is it today they’re going to solve the problem,” said Dottie Meade.

    Fairborn Fish plans to host the donation drive for military members and veterans from noon to 4 p.m. on Nov. 15.

    The pantry also helps with a wide variety of necessities during the year, such as health screenings, child safety events, pet care and job fairs. 

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  • Dayton police intensify efforts after uptick in traffic accidents

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    DAYTON, Ohio — The Dayton Police Department said it’s ramping up enforcement efforts after an increase in traffic crashes and traffic-related complaints. 

    Dayton police said its main focus will be Interstate 75 and U.S. 35 within city limits. Authorities said property damage crashes are up more than 13% so far this year compared to the same time period in 2024.

    “Using crash data and traffic complaint data, we will expand enforcement to additional problem areas as needed,” the department said.

    The department warned enforcement will not be limited to just traffic stops. It plans to use handheld photo devices to capture a driver’s speed and plate. If in violation, the department said its vendor will issue a citation.

    “Every day we have conducted highway enforcement, vehicles have been recorded traveling in excess of 100 mph,” the department said.

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  • Montgomery County buys used tires to repurpose them for community areas

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    DAYTON, Ohio — Montgomery County is using residents’ used tires to repurpose them for use around the community.

    The county will be buying residents’ used tires on Sept. 28, at the Solid Waste District’s Transfer and Recycling Facility, 1001 Encrete Lane, in Moraine.

    What You Need To Know

    • Montgomery County is buying used tires

    • The county is paying $2 per tire up to 10 tires  

    • No oversized tires will be taken

    “It is our hope that residents will take this opportunity to clean up their neighborhoods of any scrap or discarded tires,” said Commission President Judy Dodge. “This is a great way to help keep Montgomery County a safe and clean place to live, work and play.”

    The county repurposes the collected tires to create playground flooring, walkways and other products.

    County officials have seen a growth in the number of participants each year.

    Participants can expect to receive $2 per tire for up to 10 tires. No oversized tires will be accepted.

    All residents taking part in the event need to have proof of residency when they arrive.

     

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  • Dayton Police Department recognizes National Police Woman Day

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    DAYTON, Ohio — Sept. 12 is recognized as National Police Woman Day, and the Dayton Police Department (DPD) is recognizing the contributions of its female officers and highlighting their commitment to recruit more, evening the discrepancy within the profession.

    What You Need To Know

    • The Dayton Police Department is recognizing National Police Woman Day

    • Women are underrepresented in the profession

    • The department seeks to have police recruit classes be 30% women by 2030, part of a national initiative

    The department stated in a press release that they employ 57 women officers, which amounts to around 16% of their officers. This is higher than the 12% national average.

    “National Police Woman Day honors the service, leadership, and resilience of women in law enforcement,” the release reads. “Observed annually on Sept. 12, it is a day to celebrate trailblazers, highlight ongoing progress, and inspire the next generation of officers. The event raises awareness of women’s underrepresentation in policing and celebrates their leadership, service, and community impact.”


    DPD’s goal is to have police recruit classes be 30% women by 2030, part of a national initiative.

    “Studies show that police departments with greater female representation build stronger community trust, excel at de-escalation, and enhance overall public safety,” the release reads.

    The department will be visiting career fairs at various universities, including:

    • Miami University
    • Wright State University
    • The University of Cincinnati
    • Northern Kentucky University
    • Central State University
    • Sinclair Community College

    DPD applications are tentatively set to open in January of next year for the Dayton Police Academy fall class. You can learn more here.

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  • Kettering Health to open new health center at Washington Court House

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    DAYTON, Ohio — A new health center is set to open next year to help Fayette County residents have easier access to health services at one location.

    What You Need To Know

    • Kettering Health is opening a new health center next summer

    • The center will open in Washington Court House, Ohio

    • The health network said the center is designed to serve as a comprehensive health hub

    Kettering Health announced Thursday that it plans to open its new center in Washington Court House next summer. The health network said the center is designed to serve as a comprehensive health hub. 

    “Our vision is to make it easier for people in Fayette County and the surrounding area to access the care they need, when they need it,” said Ron Connovich, president of Kettering Health Medical Group. “This new center reflects our commitment to expanding access to high-quality, patient-centered care while also providing resources to support community wellness.”

    Services that will be provided include: 

    • Primary Care: Ongoing, personalized care to support long-term health and well-being
    • Specialty Care: Connections to additional medical experts through a patient’s primary care team
    • On-Demand Care: Walk-in access for immediate, non-emergency needs, at the cost-effective pricing of primary care
    • On-Site X-ray and Lab Services: Streamlined diagnostics for faster, more efficient care
    • Community Education and Wellness Programs: Classes and events to help individuals and families stay healthy

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