🗳️ Preble County voters decisively approve infrastructure bonds despite low turnout. Just 8.53% of registered voters participated in the May 6 Special Election, where they supported a $2.5 billion statewide infrastructure bond issue with nearly 57% approval. Local measures also found success, including library funding in Lewisburg (82% approval), fire and EMS levies in Harrison Township, and Sunday alcohol sales at an Eaton Kroger. The election results show clear voter support for community services despite minimal participation at the polls.
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🗑️ Ohio targets illegal dumping with $47,000 grant for two sites. Montgomery County will clean up dumping grounds in Dayton and Harrison Township that are littered with tires, vehicle parts, and unknown substances. The Germantown Street site in Dayton covers one acre and poses health risks to neighbors, while the North Dixie Drive location in Harrison Township contains nearly 200 tires and abandoned cars. Both cleanups are part of the Attorney General's "Shine a Light on Dumpers" initiative that awarded grants to 27 Ohio communities. The Dayton project should be completed by early 2026.
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🎭 Standup comedy brings Miami students to the mic on Wednesdays. Miami Comedic Relief, a small but dedicated group of student comedians, performs biweekly shows at Bar 1868 and recently expanded to Friday performances at Steinkeller. Despite the nerve-wracking nature of standup—including memorable bombing experiences that "keep members up at night"—performers like club president Ben Cubberly and former president Max Freese continue chasing the thrill of making a room full of people laugh. "When you get the entire room to burst out laughing, it is the craziest feeling ever," says Freese, who encourages everyone to try standup at least once.
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Ranch Gem Near Miami Oxford: Snagging this 3-bedroom ranch with a 2-car garage near Miami Oxford will set you back $230,000. The newly updated property offers a single bath and various nice features, making it a rare find in the area.
Wooded retreat with megascreen basement: This beautiful corner lot home, built in 2004 and priced at $379,000, features a fully renovated basement with a 14-foot movie screen, new flooring, and is nestled in a quiet wooded neighborhood.
Spacious lakeside community retreat: This $240,000 Lakengren community home offers 1,530 sqft of split floor-plan living with 4BD, 2BA, cathedral ceilings, quartz countertops, and amenities like a lake, pool, and dog park.