Ep 45 - "Big Boy is Coming to Town"

Ohio State and Regional NewsWildlife and Environment: The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has detected Chronic Wasting Disease in deer across six counties, prompting increased monitoring of the fatal condition. On a more positive note, the spring turkey season saw a strong opening weekend with high harvest numbers reported statewide.Legal and Legislative Updates: The Ohio Supreme Court recently issued a ruling on utility submetering, changing how third-party companies can bill renters for water and electricity. In the Statehouse, new bills have been introduced to legalize medical aid in dying for the terminally ill, make crime-solving grant funds permanent for law enforcement, and significantly expand access to subsidized childcare for working families.Dayton and Montgomery CountyInfrastructure and Energy: Dayton has joined several surrounding townships in passing a 180-day moratorium on new data center applications. Officials intend to use this period to study the significant water and power demands these facilities place on the grid. Meanwhile, downtown Dayton is currently hosting a major global nuclear conference, drawing hundreds of international scientists and engineers to the city.Transportation and Business: The Greater Dayton RTA will offer free rides on May 5 to ensure residents have accessible transportation to the polls for the primary election. In regional business news, a developer purchased $4 million in land near the Dayton International Airport for a new industrial park, and "The Silos" food hall has expanded its hours to include Friday lunch and late-night weekend service.Local Community HighlightsKettering and Washington Township: Flowerama in Kettering has officially reopened following repairs from a vehicle strike. In Washington Township, Bock Family Brewing is being rebranded as North Sea Brewing under new ownership.Fairborn and WPAFB: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is upgrading its quality-of-life amenities with new spaces for golf simulators, gaming, and children's activities. Nearby, Cedarville University announced a new partnership with Walgreens to provide pharmacy students with expanded clinical training.Schools and Development: West Carrollton is nearing completion on its modernized middle and high school campus. Conversely, Fairfield residents are seeing the permanent closure of The Old Spaghetti Factory. In Trotwood, officials are calling on citizens to report abandoned properties to help combat neighborhood blight.Arts and Leisure: Levitt Pavilion Dayton has installed a state-of-the-art sound system for its 2026 free concert series, and West Chester officially kicked off its summer concerts on a brand-new community stage. Yellow Springs will soon host the "Big Family Business," a multi-disciplinary concert event.Conservation and History: Bethel Township implemented an annexation moratorium to preserve local farmland. In a unique local story, a Miami Valley man was recently reunited with an Ice Age fossil he discovered decades ago as a child.