🏫 Lakota unveils sites for four new elementary schools pending tax approval. The proposed locations include Shawnee Early Childhood School, Hopewell campus, Lakota West Freshman/Creekside area, and Lakota Central/Liberty Junior/Woodland campus. The construction is part of a comprehensive facilities plan that would reduce the district's buildings from 21 to 16, addressing overcrowding in the 17,000-student district. If voters approve the November ballot measure, the $506.4 million plan would raise property taxes starting in 2029 and qualify for approximately $200 million in state reimbursement. Officials selected sites that would allow construction without displacing students while maintaining balanced "neighborhood schools" across townships.
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🚲 Ohio River trail project connects eight cities along waterfront. Dayton, Kentucky, is moving forward with the next phase of the Riverwalk bicycle and pedestrian trail. The planned 1.5-mile addition will serve as a crucial segment in a larger network linking communities along the Ohio River. Phase 1 has already been completed, with the new extension designed to enhance recreational opportunities and improve connectivity between neighboring areas. The project represents ongoing efforts to develop accessible waterfront infrastructure for residents and visitors alike.
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🪲 Fireflies flash less as habitats fade across the Tri-State area. Experts at Mount Saint Joseph University report these beloved insects are in decline due to environmental challenges. Adult fireflies appear only during May and June for about 60 days, spending most of their lifecycle as larvae on the ground. Dr. Gene Kritsky warns they're particularly vulnerable to habitat changes like tree removal and excessive lawn mowing. While not yet endangered, fireflies face increasing threats as climate changes and natural habitats disappear.
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