🏢 Auction winner for former YWCA property faces investment fraud charges. Tom Manning, whose company Blue Logic Capital won the auction for a Huber Heights campus, is fighting 19 felony indictments in Franklin County. Manning claims the allegations are false, arguing that what prosecutors call securities were actually working capital loans. Authorities allege he misappropriated over $640,000 from investors for various projects, including assisted living homes similar to what he plans for the YWCA property. The Montgomery County ADAMHS board must still approve the pending sale before Manning can proceed with his renovation plans.
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🔌 Oklahoma company plans gas-fired power plant near Intel's Ohio campus. Will-Power's proposed Socrates North facility would generate 200 megawatts of electricity for an unnamed industrial customer in western Licking County. The project, expected to be operational by November 2026, requires approval from the Ohio Power Siting Board following environmental impact studies. A 40-foot sound wall would be installed to minimize noise pollution, while local residents are installing air quality monitors to track environmental changes as development increases. Community members can learn more and provide feedback at an upcoming public information session.
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🔧 Tinkerer turns passion into leadership role at technical college. Kyle Fulton, associate dean of engineering and information technology at Central Ohio Technical College, brings his love for hands-on work to education. After spending a decade in manufacturing as a CNC programmer and technician, the 37-year-old Granville native transitioned to education in 2016. With degrees spanning engineering, instructional design, and educational leadership, Fulton now helps students develop their potential while supporting industry partners in growing their workforce. "I really like helping people realize their potential," says Fulton, who values teamwork and mentorship.
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