Notas del episodio
Federal News
The Social Security Administration officially announced a 3.6 percent Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2027 to help recipients offset persistent inflation.
Ohio State and Regional News
Governor Mike DeWine granted Ohio college athletes a fifth year of eligibility, while Meijer stores across the region now accept Evermore OTC cards for wellness purchases. Tourism and forestry officials also project a vibrant fall foliage season statewide.
Ahead of the general election, Vice President JD Vance cast an early ballot in Cincinnati, and former President Barack Obama scheduled an Ohio campaign rally supporting Sherrod Brown and Amy Acton. For official voter status and polling resources, visit the Ohio Secretary of State Elections & Voting Portal.
Dayton and Montgomery County
Provost Darlene Weaver will become the first female president of the University of Dayton on July 1, 2027, succeeding Eric Spina. Meanwhile, surveillance debates resurfaced after public records revealed the FBI accessed Dayton Public Schools' Flock license plate reader data for immigration enforcement. In West Dayton, residents are demanding proactive policing following a spike in local crimes, and health officials renewed warnings about lead hazards in older homes.
The region is mourning former Five Rivers MetroParks CEO Marvin Olinsky, who passed away at 84. Gem City Market launched a campaign asking for a $25 weekly spending commitment from residents to stay afloat, while an area food pantry faces severe budget shortfalls. On a positive note, the Dayton American Cancer Society walk raised $200,000, Christ Episcopal Church is prepping for its 96th Annual Waffle Shop, and Bubba's 33 is scouting a second area location.
Local Community Highlights
- Kettering & Centerville: Pita N More is reopening in Kettering's Woodlane Plaza, Nothing Bundt Cakes is joining Town & Country, and Kettering College medical programs reported a 100 percent pass rate. Centerville welcomed a new indoor pickleball facility.
- Huber Heights & Vandalia: Huber Heights launched small business grants and planned a dedicated left-turn lane on Brandt Pike near Meijer. In Vandalia, Domino's partnered with firefighters to deliver pizzas and offer free smoke detector checks.
- Beavercreek, Fairfield, & Sidney: Beavercreek police warned of scammers impersonating ATF agents. Fairfield is reviewing a rezoning request for a new 7 Brew stand, while Sidney launched an emergency medical profiling system for first responders.
- Miami Township & Riverside: Spirit Christmas is opening a holiday pop-up near the Dayton Mall, and 7 Brew held a grand opening in Riverside.
- Mason, Xenia, & Tipp City: Kings Island temporarily closed two rides for safety checks following an incident at a Six Flags park. State lawmakers introduced a bill to rename the Xenia post office after legendary weatherman Gil Whitney, and Tipp City is hosting the annual Miami County GOP picnic.