World

• A mischievous male guinea pig named Randy escaped his enclosure at an English adventure park and impregnated nearly 100 females. Worn out from his adventure, Randy is expected to father up to 400 babies.

Ohio News

• The Ohio Supreme Court ruled against AES Ohio over $61 million in "overearnings." The case returns to regulators, where the Ohio Consumers' Counsel will push for refunds of about $125 per customer.

• Voting rights groups are suing Ohio over a new rule requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote at the BMV.

Dayton Area News

• Dayton: The city tied a 62-year-old record low temperature of 48 degrees. The Dayton International Airport received a $78M state grant to develop its aerospace campus, a project that could create 6,000 jobs. Be wary of scam texts from "Amazon" or "UPS"; report them by forwarding to 7726 (SPAM). A community group will offer free RTA passes to DPS students starting Sept. 23 at Mt. Enon Baptist Church. The nonprofit Learn to Earn launched a public data dashboard tracking poverty and well-being in Montgomery County. An IG report warns of "severe" staffing shortages at the Dayton VA, though the VA disputes the report. Dayton RTA is offering free rides on Labor Day. The city is expanding its traffic camera program, adding 64 speed and 17 red light cameras focused on school zones.

• Beavercreek: Warehouse 4 opens its third area coffee shop at 3210 Seajay Drive on Sept. 4, featuring a drive-thru and patio.

• Bellbrook: The high school library has reopened amid an ongoing review of books for sexual content and "gender ideology" per a new "Parents' Bill of Rights" policy. Identified books have been set aside.

• Centerville: Sgt. Adam Bennett was honored for rescuing a baby from a submerged SUV. A 272-unit housing development, Parkside Preserve, has broken ground.

• Clayton: The city manager and law director are resigning in September.

• Kettering: Voters will elect a new mayor and two council members this fall. W. Dorothy Lane has reopened after a water main repair. Troni’s Italian Restaurant is closed until Sept. 20 while it opens a second location.

• Springboro: Three people were accused of using sticky traps to steal mail, linked to a multi-state check fraud operation.

• Trotwood: After a large fight at a football game, the school district will now require minors to be accompanied by a paying adult at home games.

• Troy: Controversy surrounds the historic former Tavern building, now for sale for $1.791M by new owner Glass City Developers. Mayor Robin Oda’s critical social media post drew backlash from the developers and the Troy Historic Preservation Alliance, which previously saved the building from demolition. Miami County has scrapped plans to renovate the downtown jail, shifting focus back to building a new $100M facility.