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Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Multi-vehicle crash shuts down Old Troy Pike NB lane
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The northbound lane of Old Troy Pike is currently closed after a multi-vehicle crash. According to Huber Heights Police, as of 3 p.m., crews are actively working on the scene of the crash. More information is currently unavailable. WDTN photo of the crash. 2 NEWS is on the scene. We will update this article when more information is available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- General
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Mom of 6 adopted kids advocates for children in foster system
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Each Tuesday in March, WDTN is highlighting local women who make an impact in their community through our Remarkable Women Initiative. As the mom of six special needs kids, Rachel Selby is making big strides advocating for foster children and kids with disabilities throughout Ohio. 'I have a pretty awesome family and it's pretty unique. I'm a single mom with six kids, and I've had the privilege and honor of adopting these children,' said Selby. SEE MORE: Remarkable Women of Dayton 2025 Selby describes her household as loud, busy and full of love. Her journey here was not exactly what she planned, but she wouldn't have it any other way. 'I initially was thinking maybe one baby straight from the hospital,' said Selby. 'It was opening my eyes to the great need out there to the foster care system, of how many children don't have a home.' Selby began fostering in 2009, and since then she has finalized adoptions of six children, all of them with special needs. 'I think special needs children can be often misunderstood. I think we as a society is general are pretty accepting, but we spend so much time trying to teach special needs children how to interact with typical peers. And I really think it could be the other way around,' said Selby. After an eye-opening experience to the problems with the foster care system, Selby became an advocate for foster and special needs kids in Ohio. 'You know, children, they can't speak for themselves and they can't band together to be heard,' said Selby. 'They don't have a voice in the political arena, and that's so important to me and I'm passionate about it.' Selby is part of a non-partisan organization called Ohio Kids First, working with both sides of the aisle to be a voice for children. Currently, the organization is working on childcare access and making it more affordable for families. Selby's friend Pam says Rachel is one of a kind, and a truly remarkable woman. 'Her family adventures make you laugh at times, they make you cry at times, and it gets even more exciting when you hear how she puts her political science skills to work, focusing on legal strategies to combat child abuse,' said Pam Hagwood, Selby's friend. 'Rachel has the energy of ten people. She's very kind and welcoming. She's the calm in the storm. She's smart as a fox.' But Selby doesn't see herself as any more remarkable than anyone else. In fact, one of the most important things she tells her kids is that each person is special. 'Everybody has been blessed with a gift. Everyone is good at something,' said Selby. 'And to find out what that is and to explore it and to do well with it, to serve others, that's so important to me.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Sport
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Local college hosted the Big Hoopla 4-Miler race
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Big Hoopla 4-Miler race was held at Wright State University on Sunday. Multiple people ran around campus to celebrate the start of the NCAA First Four which kicks off March race finished in the Student Union. It was the kick-off to four days of activities. Both the race and the STEM Challenge were moved to the university for the first time this year. The racers got a tee-shirt and snacks. Winners got custom finisher medals. 2 News caught up to the first-place winner, Austin Szekacs, at the finish line. He is a graduate of WSU's class of 2017. Get ready for The Big Hoopla STEM Challenge & 4 Miler! 'The race was good, I mean, it was challenging. There were some hills, but great weather, and great competition,' said Szekacs. 'I had a great time. It was nice to see the old campus that I used to go to.' He raced in the 2023 Dayton race. He was excited for the race to be on campus. 'I ran cross-country at Wright State. We always ran around here every day. So it was great to see again,' said Szekacs. 'The course was a little bit hilly, but still went through campus. I got to see all the great memories I had here.' Finally, he shared his thoughts on getting first place. 'It feels good. It also feels good to be done, I'm a little tired,' said Szekacs. To learn more about the Big Hoopla, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Business
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‘More opportunities': Donatos board chairwoman talks new tagline
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A central Ohio-based pizza company with countless locations in the Miami Valley has changed its tagline. In the last 62 years, Donatos has been recognized by its taglines of 'Sizzling Hot,' 'Best On The Block' and 'Every Piece Is Important.' Donatos made the decision to change it once more to 'Gotta Love More.' Jane Grote Abell, chief purpose officer and board chairwoman of Donatos, provided a glance into the company's decision-making process for 'Gotta Love More.' Since the company has always been about 'unconditional love and doing the right thing,' Abell said the company operates by three tenants: Always lead with love and everything that you do, especially in hard times Treat others the way you want to be treated Do the right thing In 1999, Donatos sold to McDonald's because the pizza chain believed it would increase love across the world. Abell, a second-generation family founding member of Donatos, along with her father and founder of Donatos, Jim Grote, later decided to purchase the company back. 'When we sold to McDonald's, which was many, many moons ago in 1999, we did it because we thought honestly, we could build a business based on the power of love and grow around the world,' said Abell. 'And when that didn't end up working out and my dad and I bought the company back, so it became a very father daughter business.' According to Abell, the company is more-so family oriented as a family business, meaning community members often become members of the Donatos family. 'And so, as we started growing, it was about having a place where community could get together and whether it's the birthday party or the sports team or whether it's at your house or if you happen to be near a location where we have a party room that we're able to bring more than just pizza, we're able to bring more experience and more laughter and more love,' Abell said. The new tagline was a collaborative effort, which continues on the baseline about more than just edge-to-edge toppings on a pizza. 'It's about more opportunities to be at the birthday parties and bring love there and to shareexperiences because what's great about pizza is it brings people together and around ameal,' said Abell. For more information on the history of Donatos, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Yahoo
‘Pillar of the Community': German Township fiscal officer given award by Montgomery County Auditor
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – A fiscal officer in German Township was recently awarded for his community service by Montgomery County Auditor Karl Keith. Mark Heistand was given the Jesse Haines Award to honor his service to the community through his role in government finance. He was presented the award on Monday, Feb. 10 at the German Township Trustees meeting. 'Mark has been a pillar of the community through his unwavering commitment to ensuring that German Township remains financially strong and efficient,' said Keith. 'He consistently goes above and beyond in his role, and this recognition is well-deserved.' 'I am angry': Montgomery Co. auditor blasts ex-employee charged with theft in office Heistand was nominated for the award by German Township Trustee Jacob Stubbs, who credits him for the township's General Fund growth and using the state-run investment pool State Treasury Asset Reserve of Ohio (STAR Ohio). 'Mr. Heistand's unwavering commitment to service, coupled with his willingness to go above and beyond in every aspect of his role, makes him an invaluable asset to both German Township and the entire community,' said Stubbs. Multiple coworkers and friends have called Heistand a community man. He is a member of the Germantown Lions Club, the Germantown Historical Society and serves on multiple boards throughout German Township. The award is named in honor of the longest-serving auditor in Montgomery County history, Jesse Haines. Haines, born in Clayton, Ohio, is a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame for his career as a pitcher. Haines died Aug. 5, 1978 in Dayton. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
