Kara Driscoll
Dayton Daily News
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Progress slow in addressing chemicals in local water systems: Here’s what we found
Water utilities in Dayton and at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base are working to keep chemicals out of the region’s drinking water but progress is slow because federal agencies have not set safety levels for some chemicals or funded clean-up efforts of groundwater contamination. Environmental groups say the lack of a coordinated clean-up response is making it difficult for cities and water… → Read More
What you need to know about chemicals in water
What Dayton needs to know about PFAS chemicals in its water → Read More
Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson resigns
Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson has resigned. → Read More
Chlorine leak response at WPAFB lasted 3 hours, base officials say
People in two Wright-Patterson Air Force Base facilities were forced to shelter in place Wednesday d... → Read More
Federal lawmakers push EPA to take action on PFAS: What it means for Dayton
The legislation could help clean-up efforts in Dayton. → Read More
Wright-Patt’s new supercomputers to save billions in taxpayer dollars
Highly complex, multi-million dollar supercomputers at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will now support classified data work. → Read More
Here’s how to see WWII history at local museum
The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force gives you a taste of history. → Read More
Wright-Patt brings purchasing power, commercial growth to region
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and other area military sites have infused billions of dollars into the local economy. → Read More
Ohio lawmakers react to new EPA plan for PFAS contaminants
Here's what the new EPA PFAS plan means for the Dayton regin. → Read More
Wright Patt, Springfield base have $16B impact on Dayton region
A new study shows two area military installations and the VA have more than a $16 billion economic impact. → Read More
EPA announces for PFAS action plan: Wright Patt, Dayton
U.S. EPA announces first-ever comprehensive PFAS action plan. → Read More
5 things to know about new leader of Ohio veteran services
"My goal is to continue our strides in making Ohio a veteran-friendly state." → Read More
From uniform to job: State wants to bridge gap for veterans
Maj. Gen. Deborah Ashenhurst, who served in the Ohio National Guard for nearly 40 years, will fill the Veterans Services cabinet position. → Read More
DeWine takes steps to position Ohio as military powerhouse
With the creation of a new military cabinet position, Gov. Mike DeWine is strategically positioning Ohio as a military and aerospace powerhouse to attract defense-related jobs and to protect the state’s military installations like Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. DeWine appointed retired Col. Joseph Zeis Jr., a Centerville resident and Dayton attorney, last week to serve as senior advisor for… → Read More
Wright-Patt Air Force Life Cycle Management Center gets new command chief
A new command chief has been named for Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. → Read More
Mathile honored with leadership award
The Dayton Development Coalition honored Clay Mathile — former CEO and owner of the Iams Compa... → Read More
DeWine comes to Dayton to name new military cabinet position
DeWine outlined some issues his administration plans to tackle. → Read More
BREAKING: Zeis named to state level military cabinet position by DeWine
Retired Air Force colonel Joseph Zeis Jr. → Read More
Miami grad assumes command of Navy destroyer squadron
"You are all first-rate people, we are going to have a lot of fun!” → Read More
Air Force Museum hosts Living History Series on February 22
The Air Force Museum Foundation Living History Series features two brothers. → Read More