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2 hours ago
- Business
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Dayton Dragons announce ‘major transformation' of downtown stadium
Day Air Ballpark will see renovations this season, with surprise luxurious updates to come in the Fall. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7's Amber Jenkins visited Day Air Ballpark for the stadium's big reveal. Hear more about the stadium's newest addition LIVE on News Center 7 at 5:30. Advertisement TRENDING STORIES: Construction is almost done at Day Air Ballpark as Dayton Dragon officials announced today that new renovations will 'level up' their game. 'Whether it's the field, the lighting, the heating and air conditioning, the sound system, all of those types of things are making it a 21st-century stadium, because we are upgrading all of the technology throughout the ballpark,' Dayton Dragon President Robert Murphy said. Dayton Dragons officials unveiled on Tuesday that these renovations are all a part of their big surprise plans for The Dragon's Diamond Club. When it's finished this Fall, the upper deck will provide a more luxurious way to watch baseball games and host events. Advertisement 'This project is about more than just expanding the ballpark. It's about creating new ways for people to connect, celebrate, and make memories in the heart of our city. One of our goals as an organization is to bring more people downtown,' Murphy said. This story will be updated. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Temporary legal status revoked for 500K migrants; How it could impact the Miami Valley workforce
A recent Supreme Court ruling revoked temporary legal protection for half a million migrants in the United States. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7's Amber Jenkins spoke with state officials who said the Haitian community in Springfield makes up a large part of the city's workforce LIVE on News Center 7 at 6:00. TRENDING STORIES: Dayton Dragons announce 'major transformation' of downtown stadium Escaped zebra remains at large after 'wreaking havoc' on busy interstate Man wearing only a cape, underwear breaks into Dollar General store in Ohio This ruling could eventually reduce the workforce in the Miami Valley. It specifically impacts migrants from four countries, including Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, according to the Associated Press. About 15,000 Haitian migrants live in Springfield and no longer have temporary legal status, meaning they will have to leave the country in August. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said businesses in Springfield will feel the impact if the Haitian community leaves. 'Businessmen and women have told me who run these companies, told me without these Haitians there, they cannot produce as much. They'll scale back. They will have to stop one shift,' DeWine said. News Center 7 will continue to follow this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Drivers noticing drop in gas prices at start of Summer season; How long are they expected to last?
Some Miami Valley Drivers might have noticed that gas is a little cheaper. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7's Amber Jenkins talked with gas experts about why prices are fluctuating and how long they might last. Catch her report on News Center 7 at 5:00 p.m. TRENDING STORIES: 'King of the Hill,' 'Parks And Recreation' actor, Jonathan Joss, shot and killed UPDATE: Coroner IDs body found in trunk of burning car in Dayton; homicide investigation launched Police looking for man suspected of stealing over $1,300 worth of items from Kroger Gas prices across the Miami Valley are 16 cents cheaper compared to last week. Prices range from $3.19 a gallon to $2.57 a gallon, according to Gas experts. We will update this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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4 days ago
- General
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Skating rink at center of service dog controversy changing owners
A Springfield skating rink at the center of controversy earlier this year is closing its doors — for now. News Center 7's Amber Jenkins was in Springfield to learn more. She will have the latest LIVE on News Center 7 at 5:30. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Local spa accused of operating as brothel; 2 arrested 'I lost everything;' Home torn apart in SWAT standoff Hope remains to save historic Catholic church engulfed in flames, Archdiocese says USA Skate announced a new family would be taking over the rink just a few months after a viral video showed the owners denying service to a boy and his service dog. The boy's mother told News Center 7 the owners were discriminating against them. We will continue to update this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
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Over 100 shoppers line up for discount store grand opening at former Big Lots location
A new discount retailer moved into an old Big Lots building and hosted over 150 shoppers for its grand opening Thursday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7's Amber Jenkins spoke with shoppers at the grand opening. Hear more about how they hope the new business will bring new life to the city LIVE on News Center 7 at 5:30. TRENDING STORIES: Area police chief placed on paid leave pending misconduct investigation 2 men dead after motorcycle goes airborne, hits fence near Dayton International Airport 1 officer in critical condition, another stable after shooting in Ohio; Suspect on the run Forman Mills opened its doors at 5009 Salem Avenue to the Trotwood community within 90 days of the former Big Lots location closing. The grand opening Wednesday hosted eager shoppers awaiting the opportunity to roam the 25,000 square feet of discount clothes and jewelry. Desiree Atkins works for Forman Mills' marketing department and said the first person was in line at 6:30 a.m. Trotwood shopper Debra Allen said she was one of the 150 who waited. 'The line was all the way back to Salem Ave. People were wanting to get inside the store,' Allen said. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
