PSA Airlines to Close Vandalia Facility

PSA Airlines announced it will close its Vandalia facility, affecting 157 employees at Dayton International Airport.

In a state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification notice, the company said the closure stems from a planned relocation of operations outside of Ohio.

All employees have been offered relocation. Those who decline will be laid off in phases starting on Oct. 29, with cuts continuing through April 2027.

A final closure date for the Vandalia facility has not been announced.

‘100 Deadliest Days’ Come to a Close

More than 250 fatal crashes occurred statewide during the “100 deadliest days,” the summer stretch that ends with Labor Day and carries elevated crash risk across Ohio.

Over the Labor Day weekend alone, 23 people died in 20 crashes on Ohio roads, exceeding last year’s 18 deaths.

Of the 20 crashes, four involved suspected impaired driving. Authorities reported nearly 400 impaired-driving arrests and 67 drug-related arrests during the holiday period.

WWII Marine’s Memoir Donated to Ohio Library

A copy of a memoir by Cincinnati Marine Corps veteran James Richard Kerin has been donated to the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library by his son, documenting Kerin’s World War II service.

Kerin was awarded two Purple Hearts and the Silver Star. He was wounded during the Battle of Iwo Jima, where more than 5,000 Marines were killed.

“In some parts of the world where war raged, there might be a buffer zone of some distance—not on Iwo Jima,” Kerin wrote. “It’s hard to believe the number of officers we lost in the Iwo Jima operation.”

His son, Patrick Kerin, donated it for the library’s program to collect veterans’ firsthand accounts.

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➤ Youngstown: A federal lawsuit accuses Ursuline High School officials and football players of hazing—including alleged physical and sexual assault—during a June football camp. (More)

➤ Columbus: Traffic in the state capital ranks among the nation’s least congested, with average weekday congestion totaling about 90 minutes, six hours less than Los Angeles. (More)

➤ Lake Erie: Harmful algal blooms are declining in western Lake Erie, but the water remains toxic in a 300-square-mile area, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (More)

➤ Athens: The United Academics of Ohio University began contract negotiations with the university administration, 18 months after filing for unionization and six months after an approval vote. (More)

➤ Akron: The Akron Zoo and METRO RTA are partnering to provide free bus trips to riders with zoo tickets. Summit County residents can also visit the zoo at no cost throughout September. (Details)

➤ Lake County: The Ohio Department of Transportation is seeking public input on a proposed rehabilitation project for Interstate 90 on Cleveland’s east side between Kirtland and Morley roads. (Details)

➤ St. Edward, Glenville, and Archbishop Moeller are the state’s top three high school football teams in this week’s USA Today Network’s 2025 Ohio High School Football Super 25 poll. (See Ranking)

➤ Ohio State University filed a notice of opposition with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, alleging an Ann Arbor restaurant’s “Buckeye Tears” drink infringes university trademarks. (More)

➤ The Dayton Dragons set a franchise record with their 14th consecutive win on Tuesday, defeating the Lansing Lugnuts 4-3. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | Soccer | WNBA | U.S. Open

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➤ Cincinnati-based Procter & Gamble cut compensation for most top executives, with outgoing CEO Jon Moeller earning $21.9 million, about $1 million less than his $22.9 million total the previous year. (More)

➤ Pataskala’s Lynd Fruit Farm, a pick-your-own orchard, will deploy undercover security for the first time in 50 years after several theft attempts, including a family hiding $350 worth of apples in their car. (More)

➤ The Department of Defense awarded a $25 million contract to Wulco Inc., a Cincinnati precision machining and fabrication company serving the defense, aerospace, and oil and gas industries. (More)

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➤ The Chainsmokers performed a surprise pop-up concert at Ohio State’s Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity ahead of last Saturday’s Ohio State-Texas football game. (See Band)

➤ Ohio ranked 16th nationally for pickle purchases, according to an Instacart analysis, with Vlasic as the most preferred brand in the Buckeye State. (See Maps)

➤ The Roseville Volunteer Fire Department will celebrate its 140th anniversary on Sept. 13 with a downtown event featuring a car show, live music, a beer garden, and food trucks. (Details)

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