Dayton Airports Land $2M+ for Upgrades

Two Dayton-area airports will receive more than $2 million in federal funding for infrastructure improvements.

The James M. Cox Dayton International Airport will receive $1.8 million to refurbish lighting and reduce debris along Taxiway W.

Greene County Regional Airport will receive $462,560 to reseal parts of its terminal and tie-down apron.

This funding is part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program, which provides more than $3 billion annually to airports nationwide.

OSU Leader Named Alabama President

Ohio State University executive vice president Peter Mohler was named the 30th president of the University of Alabama.

He will begin his duties on July 21, succeeding Stuart Bell, who served as Alabama’s president for the past decade.

Mohler spent 14 years at Ohio State, most recently overseeing the school’s research and strategic partnership initiatives. In 2023, he served as the university’s acting president.

During his tenure, Mohler helped increase annual research expenditures by $600 million, raising the total to $1.5 billion.

Cleveland Air Show Tickets on Sale

Tickets are now available for the Cleveland National Air Show, scheduled for Labor Day weekend at Burke Lakefront Airport.

This year’s show, set for Aug. 30 through Sept. 1, will feature performances by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Demonstration team.

General admission tickets are $35 for adults until Aug. 25, increasing to $40 afterward. Tickets are day-specific and sold exclusively online. Tickets will not be available at the gate. More ticket information is available here.

The event will also offer interactive displays, activities for children, and a variety of unique aircraft exhibits.

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➤ Cleveland: A water quality advisory has been issued for Edgewater Beach after heavy rainfall caused a sewer overflow, resulting in elevated E. coli levels. (More)

➤ Columbus: The city council formed a commission to advise the city and recommend policy on LGBTQ+ issues. (More)

➤ Middletown: A $15 million aviation school for high school students is scheduled for completion by February 2026, offering programs in pilot licensing, aviation maintenance, and aviation engineering. (More)

➤ State: Proposed legislation would require Ohio public schools to teach character education, covering topics such as abstinence, patriotism, and respect for the family unit. (More)

➤ Boardman: Sparkle Markets on South Avenue closed after 73 years in business due to declining sales and rising costs. (More)

➤ Youngstown: Five world-champion boxers will be added to the Youngstown Walk of Fame during a Fourth of July ceremony. (Details)

➤ The WNBA extended its broadcast partnership with Cincinnati-based E.W. Scripps, keeping regular-season games on ION. (More)

➤ The Ohio High School Athletic Association board approved a new football playoff format for 2025, reducing the number of qualifying teams per region from 16 to 12. (More)

➤ The Columbus Blue Jackets will host an NHL Draft party at Nationwide Arena on June 27, featuring special guests, games, contests, and chances to win autographed gear. (Details)

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➤ Google subsidiary Montauk Innovations acquired nearly 85 acres in New Albany for $63 million. (More)

➤ A lawsuit was filed against Kettering Health, alleging that patients’ personal information was compromised during a May cyberattack. (More)

➤ Columbus-based Donatos Pizza announced plans for a major expansion in Texas, aiming to open more than 100 new restaurants. (More)

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➤ The Quarry Trails via ferrata climbing route in Columbus was featured in a National Geographic story, highlighted for its harnessed cliff-climbing experience. (More)

➤ Gov. Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine cut the ribbon for the Exploration Center at Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve. (More)

➤ Cleveland State University launched an artificial intelligence-aided system to send texts and emails to alumni. (More)

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