Preble County • September 22, 2025
Good morning, Preble County. Mental health takes center stage at Miami University this week as students rally against suicide through a series of uplifting events. From September 28 to October 3, campus will transform into a hub of healing with therapy animals, rock painting sessions, and prevention training—all designed to equip young minds with wellness tools during the challenging early semester period when stress can peak.
In other local developments, I-75 commuters faced early morning chaos near West Carrollton following a crash that has left investigators piecing together details. Meanwhile, Miami University welcomes J.D. Wulfhorst as the new director of its Institute of Environment and Sustainability. Despite his 25-year tenure in Idaho, Wulfhorst describes his move to Oxford as a "homecoming" thanks to deep family connections to the area—bringing what colleagues call his "creativity and energy" to campus during a time of significant institutional changes.
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🧠 Miami University fights suicide with week of uplifting events. From September 28 to October 3, students can participate in activities designed to promote mental health awareness and stress reduction. The event lineup includes an Out of Darkness Prevention Walk, therapy sessions with dogs and horses, rock painting with positive messages, and suicide prevention training. Interactive resource fairs and workshops will provide valuable mental health information while offering students a chance to connect with others in a supportive environment. These events aim to give students tools for maintaining mental wellness at the start of the semester.
🚨 Highway crash causes early morning chaos on I-75 in Ohio. Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers responded to a crash on Interstate 75 Northbound near Alex Bell Road in West Carrollton around 4:52 a.m. Few details have been released about the incident as the investigation continues. One person is reportedly in custody following a vehicle pursuit in Montgomery County, though it's unclear if this is related to the crash. News Center 7 is actively working to gather more information about this developing situation.
🌿 Miami University's new environmental director brings diverse passions to campus. J.D. Wulfhorst, who started as director of the Institute of Environment and Sustainability in August, spent 25 years as a professor at the University of Idaho before making this career move. Despite his western background, Wulfhorst has family ties to Cincinnati and Dayton, making this position feel like a "homecoming" to a legacy institution where several family members are alumni. He'll oversee four undergraduate co-majors and begin teaching geography classes in spring, bringing what a former colleague called his "creativity, energy, and engagement" to Miami. Wulfhorst embraces the challenge of starting during a time of significant changes, including the implementation of Senate Bill 1.
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