E07 - "18 Pet Chickens"

Statewide NewsProperty Tax & Utilities: Governor DeWine has created a workgroup to deliver "concrete proposals" for property tax reform by a September 30 deadline. Meanwhile, Dayton-area utilities AES Ohio and CenterPoint Energy are seeking state approval for significant rate hikes, with residential bills potentially increasing by 14% and 25% respectively. Public hearings are scheduled for late July and August.Amtrak Rail Plan: A proposal to connect Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton via passenger rail is advancing as a high priority. The "3C+D" route would include new stations in Dayton and Springfield, with a target launch of 2035.Dayton & Regional NewsDayton Public Schools: The DPS school board condemned a new state law that blocks students from using the downtown RTA hub for transfers, a move that jeopardizes all high school transportation as the district relies on RTA passes.Downtown Dayton Business: The restaurant scene continues to evolve as Table 33 reopens for brunch, Mikey’s Late Night Slice plans to open near the ballpark, and Mudlick Tap House relocates from Dayton to Centerville. Wayne Avenue is also experiencing a boom with six new businesses opening, including Food Castle (Pakistani/Indian), Bootleg Bagels, and Good Hands Bread Co.Community Updates:Beavercreek: The Silly Goose Creative Play Cafe, combining a kids' play space with a coffee shop for parents, is now open.Centerville: Premier Health opened a new cancer prevention and supportive care center.Kettering: A 264-unit apartment community, VC Flats, will begin construction this year in the Miami Valley Research Park.Miamisburg: CRG Defense opened its new $9.5 million headquarters in Miami Twp.Moraine: Defense contractor Hyphen Innovations is moving into a new, larger headquarters to support its growth.Trotwood: Taste of Jamaica has relocated to Salem Avenue.Yellow Springs: Dan Young is retiring as CEO of Young's Jersey Dairy after 50 years, passing leadership to the next generation of his family.Public Safety: Rumpke is warning residents not to throw lithium-ion batteries in curbside bins after they caused several fires at recycling facilities.Road Closure: Monument Avenue in downtown Dayton will be closed this Saturday, July 19, for the Declare Dayton event.