National & State News

The Trump administration is considering reclassifying marijuana to Schedule III, a move initiated by the Biden administration. While this would not legalize recreational cannabis nationally, it would significantly impact Ohio's market by allowing dispensaries to take normal business tax deductions, potentially lowering consumer prices. The change would also remove major barriers to medical cannabis research.

In Vernon, Connecticut, fire crews rescued a 40-year-old man stuck in a playground tube slide. Responders freed him within 30 minutes; he refused further medical treatment.

Ohio & Dayton Area News

• Jungle Jim’s (Fairfield): Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the store is adding modern attractions and planning a major expansion on its 80-acre site, to include a hotel, apartments, and a marijuana store.
• Dayton Public Schools (DPS): A court has temporarily blocked a state law that banned DPS students from using the downtown RTA hub for transfers. The district has resumed issuing bus passes and will station its own security at the location.
• The Trolley Stop (Dayton): The property of the historic Oregon District tavern has been sold for $800,000. The new owner is Horn Ohio Properties, but the current operator plans to keep the tavern running "as is."
• State Updates: Dorothy Lane Market has opened a new grocery store in Mason. Separately, 150 Ohio National Guardsmen were deployed to Washington D.C.

Local Community Updates

• Beavercreek: Brio Italian Grille at The Greene has permanently closed.
• Bellbrook: The high school library is temporarily closed for a review of materials related to "sexuality content and gender identity."
• Clayton: Bella Sorella Pizza plans to open next month.
• Huber Heights: The city will award $125,000 in economic development grants to qualifying local businesses.
• Kettering: The local Chick-fil-A now requires patrons 17 and younger to be accompanied by an adult chaperone (21+) to dine inside.
• Miamisburg: The former Ron’s Car Care site was demolished to make way for a Flying Ace Express Car Wash.
• Troy: The school district’s phone system is down for an undetermined time while repairs are made.
• Xenia: Longtime Ohio Renaissance Festival vendors have opened a permanent shop, The White Seahorse, selling historical reproduction toys and costumes.