Details continue to emerge after a gunman injured four people and later died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound during a shooting at a Beavercreek Walmart Monday night.
As Beavercreek Police and federal agents continue to investigate the shooting, we are working to uncover more information and will update this article as more information becomes available.
Here’s what we know so far about this shooting.
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Nearly 100 churches sever ties with United Methodist Church as schism continues
More churches are leaving the United Methodist Church as prominent Protestant denominations continue to split along lines of progressive and traditional theology.
Ninety-six churches seceded from the United Methodist Church during a special session of the Western Ohio Annual Conference held Saturday at Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church in Tipp City. The Western Ohio Conference covers more than 50 Ohio counties in western and southern Ohio.
Bishop Gregory V. Palmer of the Western Ohio Conference said in a statement, “I am signing a binding document…that frees us from each other,” and the more than 300 churches in the area. commented that they are seeking a separation agreement with United Methodist. church.
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Issue 2: Gun owners and other adults not allowed to use recreational marijuana
Possession of small amounts of marijuana will become legal for most adults in Ohio on December 7th, following the passage of Proposition 2 last week. However, not everyone can participate.
The Dayton Daily News is investigating the impact of the new law. In our previous article, we looked at when this law will go into effect and what rules exist regarding where marijuana can be used under the law. In this story, we’ll look at what restrictions exist on who can use it.
Below are four categories of adults who may be restricted from using recreational cannabis.
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Jobs Ohio sues former Dayton potato chip maker Mike Sells
Mike Sells, a historic Dayton potato chip and snack food maker that went out of business and sold its rights to another Ohio company, is accused of violating a JobsOhio grant agreement.
JobsOhio, a nonprofit organization in Ohio that works to create jobs and bring new capital investment to Ohio, filed the lawsuit in Franklin County Common Pleas Court on November 10.
In exchange for a $25,000 grant, Mikesell’s and JobsOhio, Inc. announced on April 1, 2021 that Mikesell’s will create four new jobs with salaries of at least $166,400 and 72 people at its store at 333 Leo Street in Dayton. The company entered into a contract requiring it to maintain its existing employment. According to the civil suit, the position requires a salary of at least $3.65 million and fixed asset investments of $200,000 by Dec. 31, 2023.
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Dayton installs Portland’s first restroom: Public restroom with bizarre design
The City of Dayton is installing a new Portland Restroom public restroom next to City Hall that officials hope will deter people from going to the restroom in public.
This innovative type of new freestanding bathroom has attracted national attention and won awards for its creative design and functionality. Public restrooms are designed to prevent drug use and other criminal and nuisance activities.
Dayton’s first restroom, located at the northwest corner of Third and Ludlow Streets, will be operational tonight, Friday, November 10, 2023.
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Ohio House Democrats announce plan to repeal abortion law after Issue 1 victory
Ohio House Democrats announced a new reproductive health bill Thursday that would repeal a variety of existing laws that directly or indirectly restrict abortion care in Ohio.
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Anita Somani, D-Dublin, and Rep. Beth Liston, D-Worthington, and two Columbus-area medical practitioners, would incorporate much of the state law already in place, including the six-week and 20-week measures. The target is The law, which includes abortion bans, mandatory waiting periods and mandatory transfer agreements that require abortion providers to partner with local hospitals, has long been a thorn in Kettering’s female doctors.
The bill also proposes adding new data privacy protections, anti-discrimination obligations, and civil and criminal reforms to the Ohio Revised Statutes.
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Dayton withdraws from contract after concerns over company’s criminal history
The city of Dayton recently learned that Evans Landscaping employees were convicted several years ago of defrauding another municipal government in southwestern Ohio. The proposed contract with the company was withdrawn.
At its last weekly meeting, the Dayton City Commission was scheduled to vote on a nearly $1.5 million contract with Cincinnati-based Evans Landscape Co. for the Wolf Creek river restoration project.
The proposed project would restore a degraded portion of the city’s Wolf Creek adjacent to the Wesleyan Metroparks and Adventure Central Education Center in northwest Dayton, said Joe Weinell, the city’s chief engineer. It is said that the purpose is to
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Why people are excited about the new REI co-op coming to Beavercreek.
REI Co-op recently announced that the outdoor specialty retailer plans to open its fifth Ohio store in the Beaver Creek Shopping Center next spring.
If you’re not familiar with REI stores or why this announcement has become a hot topic in the area, here’s what you need to know.
The “Co-op” part of REI Co-op can be confusing. All REI stores are co-op stores. The company is member-owned and has about 23 million members, according to its website. This allows them to “focus on shared values rather than shared values.”
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Kettering Health investigation uncovers financial fraud
The hospital announced Tuesday that an internal investigation revealed financial irregularities related to Kettering Health’s use of organizational funds.
Earlier this year, Kettering Health hired an outside firm to conduct an internal investigation following “allegations of inappropriate financial and operational management at Kettering Health.”
The hospital network said it has since completed an internal investigation and found that Kettering Health funds were being used for non-business purposes.
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Huber Heights IT director resigns 9 days before cyber attack
Huber Heights City Council members said Wednesday that their unanimous vote to declare a state of emergency in the city following a cyberransomware attack earlier this week was driven by a desire to bring the situation under control as quickly as possible. Stated.
City Manager Rick Dyke first declared a state of emergency, following a resolution presented at Monday’s City Council meeting and unanimously approved by all council members.
The resolution would give the city administrator the authority and discretion to spend up to $350,000 in response to the cyber ransomware attack first discovered on Sunday.
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