E24 - "Dayton Pizza Week!"

Government is back open. 44 Days - (47th President Joke)Ohio newsOhio lawmakers are rushing to pass a permanent solution for regulating intoxicating hemp (delta-8 THC) before a court order blocking the governor's ban expires Dec. 2. Both House and Senate agree on age restrictions and testing but split on sales: The Senate wants sales in licensed marijuana dispensaries, the House wants a new license for hemp retailers. Lawmakers are also adding a public smoking ban and expungement process to the state's recreational marijuana law. A key disagreement is tax revenue, with the House fighting for the 36% local government share.AES Ohio seeks another rate increase, days after a separate hike was approved. The new 'three-year rate plan' would raise rates 3% annually from 2027-2029, a first under a new law (HB15) allowing use of forecasted data. This follows PUCO's recent approval of a separate 9% hike for AES Ohio, effective in 2026.Dayton NewsHUD canceled its Section 8 contract with West Dayton's Bancroft Apartments due to major health/safety threats. The 93-unit complex is vacant; all 52 families were relocated. Officials worry the blighted property will negatively impact the Miami Chapel and Edgemont neighborhoods, which are seeing millions in new investments.Dayton Water is replacing the Mad River Well Field Conversion Dam to ensure a reliable raw water supply. Timely replacement keeps costs low. The Department applied for a low-interest Ohio EPA loan to cover expenses without typical interest, saving ratepayers money.Dayton's $138M Recovery Plan updates:Housing: New homes are under construction in Edgemont, Wolf Creek, and South Park. Home repair programs completed 3,400+ repairs at 170+ households.Small Business: The 'First Floor Fund' approved $7.1M+, supporting businesses like Cozy Craft Studios.City Facilities: A new West Patrol station (opens 2026) is under construction. Fire Stations 15 and 16 renovations begin in early 2026.Community: New facilities are complete for non-profits like Ronald McDonald House and East End Community Services.Ruskin Commons, a new park, opened outside Ruskin Elementary on a former store site. A collaboration between the City ($240,000) and the EDNDC (donated park to Dayton Public Schools), it aims to alleviate traffic, provide a new student drop-off, reduce speed limits, and create a safe space. It features student-made mosaics saying 'hope' in multiple languages.The first-ever Dayton Pizza Week runs through Sunday, Nov. 16. Nearly 20 restaurants offer $10-$12 specialty pizzas.Many sought the 40-year recipe for Elder-Beerman’s Swiss Melt Cookies. A 1984 investigation revealed they were sold at 'Amy's Cookies' outlets. They weren't an original recipe but sourced from an Illinois company, Party Cookies Inc. Known for imported Swiss chocolate, an exec called it the 'Cadillac of chocolate chip cookies.' The recipe is a secret.BeavercreekWingstop is opening at 2476 Commons Blvd. in Beavercreek, planned for Dec. 1.CentervilleCenterville and VFW Post 9550 launched a Veterans Banner Program. Banners will be displayed at the Veterans Memorial Plaza in Stubbs Park from spring to fall. The program was announced at the Veterans Day ceremony, honoring veterans Tony Miltenberger, Timothy Pennartz, and Federico “Fred” Rojas, Jr.Tipp CityTipp City Council unanimously banned all commercial marijuana businesses. Council cited a lack of economic incentive, as the state keeps all tax revenue. Others stated such businesses don't 'fit with the community,' regardless of financial benefit.