Good morning, Montgomery County. When it comes to shaping the future, both state lawmakers and local communities are taking distinctly different approaches this week. Ohio Republicans are pushing private colleges toward new state regulations that would require accepting top students and following Senate Bill 1 guidelines to maintain scholarship eligibility—a move that's particularly challenging for religious institutions like the University of Dayton despite supposed exemptions.
Meanwhile, Beavercreek residents have a genuine opportunity to influence their city's development through "Plan Beavercreek," a comprehensive initiative addressing everything from zoning to property maintenance as vacant land becomes scarce. On the healthcare front, Dayton's economic landscape continues brightening with CareSource's major Nevada Medicaid contract, potentially creating hundreds of new local jobs while the nonprofit extends its community-focused approach westward—another sign of Montgomery County's growing influence beyond Ohio's borders.
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0%☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🎓 Ohio GOP wants private colleges to follow new state rules. Under proposed budget changes, private colleges would need to accept top students and abide by controversial Senate Bill 1 regulations to remain eligible for Governor's Merit Scholarship funds. SB1, effective in June, eliminates most DEI training and requires "intellectual diversity" on certain topics. Religious institutions like the University of Dayton face particular challenges despite a supposed religious exemption. Critics argue the real goal is to eliminate private college options while the state simultaneously increases K-12 private school voucher funding.
🏙️ Beavercreek asks residents to shape its future development plans. The Ohio city is creating "Plan Beavercreek," a comprehensive document combining zoning codes, property maintenance rules, and land use planning. With vacant land dwindling, officials are shifting focus to include redevelopment alongside new construction. The city will gather community input through open houses and local events, with the first public session scheduled for June 5. A complete draft of the plan, being created with help from external companies, is expected by summer 2025.
🏥 Dayton's CareSource expands westward with major Nevada Medicaid contract. The nonprofit managed care organization will begin serving Nevada's rural and urban counties starting January 2026, potentially creating hundreds of new back-office jobs in Dayton. As the only nonprofit selected for the contract, CareSource aims to remove healthcare barriers for Nevadans through its whole-person care approach and community investments. The company has already contributed $300,000 to Communities In Schools and another $300,000 to the Nevada Primary Care Association. With over $8.53 billion in 2023 revenue, CareSource remains Dayton's largest company and one of the region's top employers.
⚾ Baseball Scoreboard
The Belmont Bison turned Monday's league matchup into batting practice, walloping Ponitz Career Tech 17-1 to remain perfect at 2-0. Meanwhile, Meadowdale showed similar offensive firepower, overwhelming Stivers School for the Arts 18-2 in a lopsided affair that has Dayton City League scorekeepers wearing out their pencils this week.In a pitchers' duel that bucked the day's high-scoring trend, Oakwood squeezed past Bethel 2-1, proving that sometimes less is more when it comes to run production. Elsewhere, Carlisle blanked Valley View 7-0, setting up what promises to be an intriguing rematch when these teams face off again Wednesday—because apparently once wasn't enough for these Southwestern Ohio rivals.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Chaminade Julienne Catholic (5-3) | ||
@ Dayton Christian | W 19-7 | |
Belmont (2-0) | ||
@ Ponitz Career Tech | W 17-1 | |
Ponitz Career Tech (1-4) | ||
vs Belmont | L 17-1 | |
Stivers School for the Arts (0-1) | ||
vs Meadowdale | L 18-2 | |
Meadowdale (2-2) | ||
@ SSA | W 18-2 | |
Archbishop Alter (5-5) | ||
vs Legacy Christian Academy | W 5-2 | |
Fairmont (4-5) | ||
@ Springboro | L 8-2 | |
Wayne (1-1) | ||
vs Miamisburg | W 9-1 | |
Centerville (5-1) | ||
vs Springfield | W 10-1 | |
Trotwood-Madison (1-7) | ||
vs Yellow Springs | L 16-6 | |
Miamisburg (3-6) | ||
@ Wayne | L 9-1 | |
Butler (10-0) | ||
vs Troy | W 6-3 | |
Oakwood (6-2-1) | ||
@ Bethel | W 2-1 | |
West Carrollton (2-3) | ||
@ Piqua | L 4-2 | |
Brookville (3-5) | ||
@ Waynesville | L 10-0 | |
Valley View (0-2) | ||
@ Carlisle | L 7-0 | |
Dayton Christian (3-2) | ||
vs CJCHS | L 19-7 |
🥎 Softball Scoreboard
Springboro squeezed past Fairmont 2-1 in Monday's nail-biter, improving to 9-3 while leaving the Firebirds wondering what might have been. The Panthers' pitching staff proved just stingy enough to secure the win in a game where runs were as rare as a rain-free Ohio spring day.Centerville's bats came alive in their 9-2 drubbing of Springfield, evening their record at 3-3 in what's becoming a peculiar home-and-home series. The Elks and Wildcats will run it back Wednesday in a rematch that has all the makings of softball's version of Groundhog Day.Northmont Thunderbolts struck with precision in Beavercreek, securing an 8-3 road victory that had the Beavers' dam breaking by the middle innings. Both squads are set for a quick rematch Wednesday, giving Beavercreek precious little time to patch the holes in their defense.Troy edged Butler 7-6 in a seesaw affair that had scorekeepers working overtime and fans reaching for antacids. The one-run thriller improves the Trojans to 6-3 while setting up what promises to be an equally dramatic rematch Wednesday when Butler seeks revenge on Troy's home turf.
| Team | Opponent | Score |
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Chaminade Julienne Catholic (5-6) | ||
@ Bishop Fenwick | W 8-5 (9) | |
Fairmont (5-2) | ||
@ Springboro | L 2-1 | |
Centerville (3-3) | ||
vs Springfield | W 9-2 | |
Butler (4-6) | ||
vs Troy | L 7-6 | |
Northmont (3-4) | ||
@ Beavercreek | W 8-3 | |
Oakwood (4-5) | ||
@ Dayton Christian | W 18-4 | |
Dayton Christian (1-3) | ||
vs Oakwood | L 18-4 |
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🙏 In Remembrance
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