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In her office off South Main Street in Centerville, clinical psychologist Dr. Kathy Platoni held a file more than an inch thick of copies of emails, forms, and other correspondence she’s had with one health insurance company since the start of this year.

Claims denials, lengthy appeals, prior authorizations: Doctors struggle getting reimbursed by health insurers

In her office off South Main Street in Centerville, clinical psychologist Dr. Kathy Platoni held a file more than an inch thick of copies of emails, forms, and other correspondence

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Bill Dartnall retired at 67 after a career that ranged from managing a Towne Properties high-rise condominium to running local fast-food restaurants.

A second act at work: Rising costs reshape retirement plans

Bill Dartnall retired at 67 after a career that ranged from managing a Towne Properties high-rise condominium to running local fast-food restaurants.

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Temperatures are rising this summer. And so are tempers, when we see our electric bills.

Why your electric bill is so high (and what you can do about it)

Temperatures are rising this summer, and so are electric bills. Rising demand for electric service is a chief reason why. Here’s what you can do about it during hot weather.

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Dayton leaders say the process to select the city’s next manager will include a national search, calling the transition of power a “meaningful opportunity” for the city.

Dayton to embark on national search for new city manager

Dayton leaders say the process to select the city’s next manager will include a national search, calling the transition of power a “meaningful opportunity” for the city.

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As the Canadian wildfires continue, an Air Quality Alert remains in effect for parts of our area as of Monday, July 20.

Air Quality Alert continues for portions of region due to ongoing Canadian wildfires

As the Canadian wildfires continue, an Air Quality Alert remains in effect for parts of our area as of Monday, July 20.

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Logan Scott racked up an impressive collection of awards for her rabbits and chickens at the Montgomery County Fair. But when asked what she enjoys most about showing animals, trophies and ribbons weren’t her focus.

Beyond the blue ribbons, Valley View student finds joy in the journey

Logan Scott racked up an impressive collection of awards for her rabbits and chickens at the Montgomery County Fair. But when asked what she enjoys most about showing animals, trophies

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Voters in the Miamisburg City School District will be considering a 0.5% continuing income tax levy in November, which, if approved, will go toward current expenses for the district that is currently operating in a deficit.

Miamisburg schools bringing 0.5% income tax levy before voters this November

Voters in the Miamisburg City School District will be considering a 0.5% continuing income tax levy in November, which, if approved, will go toward current expenses for the district that

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The Ohmer Garage neighboring the Victoria Theatre will be demolished starting Monday, July 20, Dayton leaders announced.

Downtown parking garage to be demolished to protect Victoria Theatre

The Ohmer Garage neighboring the Victoria Theatre will be demolished starting Monday, July 20, Dayton leaders announced.

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Residents of Dayton urged the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to reject a proposed three-year increase in electric distribution rates by AES Ohio, citing rising costs despite reduced power usage and concerns about a potential BlackRock-led acquisition of AES Corp.

Tears and shouts: Residents plead again for break in electric price hikes

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When exactly Haitian immigrants with temporary protected status will lose that legal protection after the U.S. Supreme Court made a ruling that clears the way for the Trump administration to end it is not totally clear.

When will TPS end for Springfield Haitians?

When exactly Haitian immigrants with temporary protected status will lose that legal protection after the U.S. Supreme Court made a ruling that clears the way for the Trump administration to

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Four months after the North Arcade marketplace opened, the Dayton Arcade is preparing for a second wave of permanent tenants.

Dayton Arcade to see second wave of North Arcade tenants

Four months after the North Arcade marketplace opened, the Dayton Arcade is preparing for a second wave of permanent tenants.

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Four juveniles charged with murder for a June deadly shooting on North Main Street in Dayton could be tried as adults.

Prosecutor seeks to try juveniles as adults in deadly Main Mart shooting

Four juveniles charged with murder for a June deadly shooting on North Main Street in Dayton could be tried as adults.

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Dayton police are asking for public help in identifying and stopping people from stealing utility wires.

Dayton police ask public to watch out for utility wire thieves

Dayton police are asking for public help in identifying and stopping people from stealing utility wires.

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An aortic dissection is a tear in the inner layer of the aorta, the body's largest artery. Blood surges through the tear, causing the layers of the aortic wall to separate, according to the American Heart Association, the condition can be rapidly fatal if not diagnosed and treated promptly.

After Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death, a Cedarville professor recalls his own aortic tear experience

Sen. Lindsey Graham, a prominent South Carolina Republican and former Air Force lawyer who served in Congress for more than three decades, died suddenly on July 11, likely due to

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With the support of President Donald Trump, Congress is pushing to end the yearly exercise of going on and off daylight saving time - and most Ohio lawmakers on Capitol Hill are on board with that effort.

Sunrise in this area would be after 8:30 a.m. for almost two months in winter if daylight saving time changed

With the support of President Donald Trump, Congress is pushing to end the yearly exercise of going on and off daylight saving time - and most Ohio lawmakers on Capitol

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Kids will need to be 5 years old by the start of the school year to enroll in Ohio kindergarten this school year under an updated law that went into effect in March.

New state law changes when kids can start kindergarten

Kids will need to be 5 years old by the start of the school year to enroll in Ohio kindergarten this school year under an updated law that went into

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Dayton is moving forward with a proposal to create a citywide cap on foster care homes in the city.

Why Dayton is considering a citywide cap on foster care group homes

Dayton is moving forward with a proposal to create a citywide cap on foster care homes in the city.

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The Montgomery County Jail Coalition has recommended the creation of a dashboard — complete with tools on how to interpret data — to break down who is coming into the county jail, when and why.

Jail coalition proposes public data dashboard that analyzes jail roster

The Montgomery County Jail Coalition has recommended the creation of a dashboard — complete with tools on how to interpret data — to break down who is coming into the

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Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law a bill that reduces the amount of time that health insurers have to get funds back from healthcare providers when a health insurer finds it overpaid a provider for services.

Bill reducing the time health insurers have to recoup overpayments from providers signed into law

Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law a bill that reduces the amount of time that health insurers have to get funds back from healthcare providers when a health insurer finds

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Butler County Prosecutor Mike Gmoser in a recent interview with the Dayton Daily News said there was “no smoking gun” to prove a Dayton police officer’s allegations that members of the Dayton Police Department stole property from search warrant scenes or covered up one of the alleged thefts.

Prosecutor: ‘No smoking gun’ in case of Dayton police officers accused of theft, coverup

Butler County Prosecutor Mike Gmoser in a recent interview with the Dayton Daily News said there was “no smoking gun” to prove a Dayton police officer’s allegations that members of

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U.S. Rep. Mike Turner said he is advocating for Haitian immigrants living and working in Springfield to remain in the United States, as Temporary Protected Status for many recipients nears its latest expiration date,

Turner calls for legislative support for Haiti TPS holders

U.S. Rep. Mike Turner said he is advocating for Haitian immigrants living and working in Springfield to remain in the United States, as Temporary Protected Status for many recipients nears

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Local retailers stand to gain thousands of dollars through a program that financially rewards stores for encouraging healthy behavior in their patrons.

Retailers CARE program puts stores at the forefront of improving public health

Local retailers stand to gain thousands of dollars through a program that financially rewards stores for encouraging healthy behavior in their patrons.

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The details are still to be worked out. No one is quite sure what Iranian leaders will agree to on their nuclear program in negotiations over the next 60 days.

Ohio Republicans hope Trump talks with Iran can bear fruit

The details are still to be worked out. No one is quite sure what Iranian leaders will agree to on their nuclear program in negotiations over the next 60 days.

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That’s the effect that cuts to Medicaid and food assistance under a massive 2025 spending law will have when they’re fully phased in.

Ohio will lose 51,000 jobs, $5.3 billion due to Trump cuts by 2029, new analysis finds

This story was originally published by Ohio Capital Journal.

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Time is running out to nominate a deserving individual for the 2026 Star Spangled Heights Grand Marshal in Huber Heights. The city seeks to honor someone who has made a meaningful impact, such as a coach, veteran, teacher, volunteer, first responder, or community leader.

Huber Heights seeks grand marshal nominations for Star Spangled Heights celebration

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Residents of Dayton will have two opportunities in July to attend public hearings on AES Ohio's proposed three-year electric rate increase plan, allowing them to provide feedback before the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio makes a final decision on the rate adjustments.

Electric rates to increase in Dayton area: Residents have to chance to speak out

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There’s some relief at the pumps this week, but how long it will last remains to be seen.

Dayton gas prices drop, but a volatile market looms

There’s some relief at the pumps this week, but how long it will last remains to be seen.

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The Ohio Department of Medicaid has suspended payments to eight newly identified high-risk providers, the department stated in a press release.

Ohio suspends more Medicaid providers in push to combat fraud

The Ohio Department of Medicaid has suspended payments to eight newly identified high-risk providers, the department stated in a press release.

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In a few days, millions of shoppers will be logging onto Amazoncom in search of deals as part of what has become an annual tradition known as Prime Day.

Amazon’s Wilmington Air Hub prepares for Prime Day rush

In a few days, millions of shoppers will be logging onto Amazon.com in search of deals as part of what has become an annual tradition known as Prime Day. They’ll

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