🏙️ Middletown woos developers with first-ever real estate forum. The successful event brought together industry professionals to discuss commercial, residential, and industrial development opportunities in the strategically located city. Director Lisha Morlan emphasized Middletown's prime position between Cincinnati and Dayton, highlighting hundreds of available infill lots and downtown buildings ripe for development. The city plans to repurpose blighted areas with new affordable housing in the $150,000-$275,000 range, targeting the "missing middle" workforce. With developable land along I-75 and proximity to major industrial suppliers, Middletown is positioning itself as a key player in the region's economic future.
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🎓 Miami University Senate debates diversity committee's future amid state changes. Senators expressed concerns about closing the Committee on Diversity and Inclusion following Senate Bill 1, which already shuttered two campus diversity offices. A proposed replacement committee on Civic Belonging and Community Pluralism was introduced as a more efficient alternative. The Senate also considered a new Bachelor of Science in artificial intelligence, with some questioning whether AI deserves its own major rather than integration across disciplines. Additional proposals included changes to attendance policies for student athletes and a resolution urging the creation of a Mutual Academic Defense Compact.
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🌈 Miami University's diversity center celebrates legacy before June closure. The Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CSDI) hosted "Through the Years," drawing over 200 attendees to commemorate its 56-year impact on campus. Staff shared emotional speeches about the center's role as a home for marginalized students, with former director Gerald Yearwood urging students "don't give up." While the physical space will close, administrators promised continued programming and support for students. Many attendees expressed sadness about losing a dedicated space where students found community and belonging.
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Fixer With Wood Floors: This $114,999 home offers original hardwood floors, a fireplace, and newer updates including windows and a roof, with some minor finish work still needed and sold as-is.
Spacious country retreat near town: This charming country home offers 3 bedrooms on a generous 0.85-acre lot for $159,900. The 1,040 sq ft property includes a whole house generator and balances cozy living with outdoor space while staying close to amenities.
Victorian fixer-upper under 200k: This charming Victorian-style home offers five bedrooms, a wraparound porch, a carriage house garage with loft, and original details for $163,000, though it needs updates and repairs to restore its historic elegance.