E42 - "After Easter Special"

National NewsTarget’s car seat trade-in event returns April 19 through May 2, 2026. Parents can recycle old or damaged car seats at participating stores in exchange for a 20% Target Circle bonus toward new baby gear, such as strollers, high chairs, and car seats.Ohio State and Regional NewsIn Columbus, a lawsuit challenges the 2020 executive decision to remove the Christopher Columbus statue from City Hall, arguing the process bypassed proper legal channels. Statewide, lawmakers are debating the constitutionality of a new law restricting drag performances as free speech advocates launch legal challenges.Effective April 3, 2026, Ohio real estate law now requires residential sellers to sign an Anti-Discrimination Disclosure form before their property can be marketed or shown. Additionally, House Republicans are proposing tighter regulations on the sports betting industry to combat problem gambling and limit aggressive advertising. With the May 5 local elections approaching, officials remind residents that the voter registration deadline is nearly here. Ohio has also joined a multi-state crackdown on distracted driving, with law enforcement increasing patrols to enforce hands-free cell phone laws.Dayton and Montgomery CountyThe Downtown Dayton Partnership recently underwent a major restructuring, resulting in the elimination of most of its nonprofit staff positions to refocus its mission. In the Oregon District, the Out on 5th pedestrian promenade returns this May with updated traffic flow patterns and improved outdoor dining spaces.Day Air Credit Union announced a local expansion with two new branches, while SAY Soccer is returning to Trotwood after a ten-year hiatus to provide more recreational options for youth. In business news, Mershon’s World of Cars in Springfield has officially closed after 41 years, and a new Dunkin' is planned for a former Tim Hortons site in Moraine.Local Community HighlightsBeavercreek and Englewood continue to grow with new amenities, including a Jimmy John’s with a drive-thru in Englewood and expanded financial services in Beavercreek. At Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, a new Department of Defense memo now allows qualified, off-duty service members to carry personal firearms on base, provided they receive individual commander approval.Huber Heights celebrated a milestone with the grand opening of Ohio’s first Buc-ee’s travel center and honored a local resident on his 101st birthday. In Xenia, construction in the Market District is nearing completion, aiming to revitalize the downtown core. Finally, Young’s Jersey Dairy in Yellow Springs hosted its 43rd annual Easter Egg hunt on April 5, with over 10,000 eggs hidden for local children.