E01 - "Why Are There So Many Strawberry Festivals?"

Ohio News Cannabis UpdateIn a major update for cannabis consumers, Ohio has now doubled the daily purchase limit for flower to 2.5 ounces. Meanwhile, state legislators continue to consider new rules for the recreational program.DaytonNew Restaurant: Teary Drops Steakhouse opens today, June 6th, in downtown Dayton.Kettering Health Cyberattack: A ransomware group now claims to have stolen over 730,000 files from the Kettering Health network.Meet the Mayor: Mayor Mims' neighborhood tour continues on June 10, 17, 24, and July 8.Age-Friendly Dayton: The city is developing a plan to improve quality of life for residents 55 and over.Housing Initiative: The Land Bank will build 40 new homes and renovate 20 others in Dayton.Wright-Patt: A new $38 million child development center is coming to the base.Road Construction: Major road work continues on North Main, South Main, and at the Salem & Philadelphia intersection.Community & Suburban UpdatesBellbrook Mi Ramen, serving authentic Japanese cuisine, opens tomorrow, June 7th.Brookville A former resident has been ordered to pay over $2 million in restitution for his part in a Ponzi scheme.Centerville The 400-unit residential portion of the Cornerstone development is nearly complete.Englewood The Next Level Game Lounge has closed until further notice.Fairborn Expect significant noise including simulated gunfire from Wright-Patt training exercises this Saturday. The city is also working to expedite the transfer of foreclosed properties.Huber Heights A road near Carriage Trails is closed for 2-3 weeks for sewer work.Kettering The grand opening for Three Birds restaurant is now June 17th, and a major, 3-mile repaving project has begun on Dorothy Lane.Lebanon Under new ownership, Hidden Valley Orchards is revamping its food program to focus on farm-grown products.Miamisburg The city has banned cannabis businesses, and the Miami Valley Fire District has acquired two new fire engines.Moraine Winsupply Dayton Electrical has relocated to a larger facility, and a controversial WaWa is proposed for the former Frisch's Big Boy location.Springboro The school district is pursuing a bond for a new elementary school, and a Safe Haven Baby Box is being installed at a fire station.Troy The Troy Strawberry Festival is this weekend with multiple road closures. The city is also working to fix flooding issues at junior baseball fields.Vandalia City leaders have rejected a housing development referendum, despite a contrary recommendation from the Montgomery County Board of Elections.West Carrollton A new Sheetz is opening on South Alex Road, a street being considered for upgrades. The city's "First Thursday" street fairs have also returned.Xenia Hamvention broke its attendance record with 36,000 visitors, and Jamie Simpson has been named the new middle school principal.Yellow Springs Dave Chappelle announced his summer comedy shows for July and August, and the Greene County Beekeepers’ Honey Harvest is on June 21st.This Week in Ohio History - Cassano’s Pizza King founded (1953), First Lady Ida McKinley was born (1847), and John Dillinger robbed his first bank in New Carlisle (1933). Famous Daytonians Tom Aldredge, Wes Lee, and Little Axe.