⛽ Wawa plans to shake up Middletown with new store. The popular convenience chain is seeking approval for a $7 million location at 3445 Union Road, proposing to demolish the vacant CVS building. Developers describe the project as a "restaurant with fuel sales" featuring made-to-order food, a pickup window, and six fuel islands operating 24/7 with approximately 40 employees. However, city planners recommend denial, citing concerns about the property's size, potential spot zoning, and oversaturation of gas stations in the area. Middletown City Council will consider the proposal at tonight's meeting.
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💧 Dayton countersues Montgomery County for $100M in water dispute. The city filed a counterclaim alleging the county breached their 2018 water agreement by failing to build a promised pump station. Montgomery County had previously sued Dayton for $14 million, claiming overcharges for water services since 2018. The dispute centers around a cost-of-service model that was affected by inflation, with Dayton arguing the county now refuses to pay market value. Despite supplying 57% of Dayton's water, the county only accounts for 41% of the city's water revenue.
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📦 Graphic Packaging to shutter Ohio factory, affecting 130 jobs. The company announced its Middletown paperboard manufacturing facility will close by June 2025, consolidating production to Michigan and a new Texas facility. This closure advances the company's strategy to build competitive advantage while improving environmental efficiency including water and energy usage. CEO Michael Doss thanked the Middletown team for their contributions to the company's growth and success, promising employment placement assistance for affected workers. The company's investments in Kalamazoo and Waco aim to produce "the highest quality, most economically advantaged paperboard available in North America."
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Visionary corner fixer upper: This quaint 2-bedroom home on a nice corner lot is seeking a buyer with vision. Priced at $44,000, it's currently occupied and cozy but could use some tender loving care.
Lakeside Retreat Modern Updates: Listed at $289,500, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath wood ranch on Thor Lake offers lake community living with recent updates including a new dock, water heater, flooring, and appliances, plus stunning views from the spacious living room.
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