Preble County • May 6, 2025
Good morning, Preble County. Behind every successful career stands a mentor who changed everything—just ask the 200 Miami University students whose professional trajectories were transformed by Professor Terri Barr's healthcare sales program. What began as a certificate course three years ago has blossomed into a global networking powerhouse, with graduates like Katie Kruzich and Ben Hanchar crediting Barr's personal investment in their futures as the catalyst for their success.
On a more sobering note, residents of a Trotwood apartment building received an unexpected Sunday surprise when a vehicle crashed into their building, damaging a load-bearing wall and prompting temporary evacuations. Meanwhile, the Catholic world is mourning the loss of Pope Francis, who passed away at 88 after suffering a stroke on Easter Monday—a loss felt deeply by Miami University's Catholic community, who remember his influence on their campus ministry and dedication to serving the marginalized.
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🏥 Professor's healthcare sales program leaves lasting impact at Miami University. Terri Barr created the certificate program three years ago, which now boasts 200 students networking with industry leaders worldwide. Students like Katie Kruzich and Ben Hanchar credit Barr with transforming their career paths through mentorship and professional connections. Beyond the classroom, Barr fostered personal relationships with students, taking genuine interest in their lives and families. Her emotional dedication to the program reveals it as her proudest legacy at Miami University.
🚗 Vehicle slams into Trotwood apartment building, damaging load-bearing wall. Fire crews responded Sunday afternoon to the crash on Shiloh Springs Road, where they found the vehicle had backed out after impact. The apartment building showed signs of structural damage, prompting temporary evacuation of upper-floor residents, though occupants of the directly affected unit chose to stay. A building inspector determined the damaged wall required reinforcement, which the property manager addressed with framing and shoring work. Officials plan a follow-up inspection to ensure the building remains safe.
🙏 Pope Francis dies at 88, leaving a legacy of mercy. The pontiff passed away unexpectedly after suffering a stroke on Easter Monday, just hours after blessing crowds from St. Peter's Basilica. His death shocked the 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide, including members of Miami University's community who admired his humility and advocacy for the marginalized. Students and clergy at the Miami Catholic Newman Center remembered the pope's impact on their campus, including his influence on the establishment of their St. Joseph chapel during a year he dedicated to the saint. The Catholic Church now enters a "sede vacante" period as cardinals prepare to select a new pope.
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