Ep 54 - "100 days to Halloween!"

Ohio State and Regional NewsOhio’s very first gravity-driven mountain coaster is officially coming to Hocking Hills, allowing visitors to control their own speeds down a custom-built track through the forest canopy to boost eco-tourism.Dayton and Montgomery CountyLeadership & Infrastructure: Dayton has launched a national search for a new City Manager to oversee urban development and public safety. Downtown, a parking garage adjacent to the historic Victoria Theatre is being carefully demolished to protect the venue's structural foundation. Meanwhile, Dayton Public Schools maintenance teams are remediating a sudden mold issue at an elementary building ahead of the new school year.Utilities & Local Honors: An approved settlement with AES Ohio implements a modest $1 base rate increase for residential customers while establishing stricter energy controls for power-heavy data centers. In sports, Dayton native and U.S. Air Force veteran Wandlyn Handy brought home multiple medals from the National Veterans Wheelchair Games in New Orleans.Local Community HighlightsBusiness & Dining: Outdoor retailer Sierra announced the grand opening date for its new storefront in Beavercreek, while gift shop The Curious Crow opened in downtown Fairborn offering tea and vintage apparel. In Kettering, a proposed rezoning aims to convert the historic Barnes Building into a COhatch coworking space and school district offices, while a local Wendy's abruptly closed its doors. Additionally, a new 16-suite boutique assisted living facility, Gigi's Place, is planning to open in Miami Township.Suburban Development & Community News: In Springfield, hybrid-electric aircraft startup Electra announced an $850 million manufacturing investment for its EL9 Ultra Short aircraft, creating nearly 2,000 advanced aerospace jobs. In Troy, Chick-fil-A is reopening following kitchen and drive-thru expansions, and Xenia is breaking ground on a new Dairy Queen Grill & Chill. Conversely, the Brookville Optimist Club lost its fundraising sugar waffle trailer to a fire.Roads, Trails & Stage: Springboro's La Comedia Dinner Theatre unveiled its 2027 stage production lineup. Meanwhile, a section of the Great Miami River Recreation Trail in Miamisburg is temporarily closed for resurfacing, and utility repairs will close a stretch of Alex Bell Road in Montgomery County for two weeks.