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Ohio Senate looking to use billions in unclaimed funds to build new Browns stadium
A new plan from state lawmakers has more people checking to see if unclaimed money might be theirs. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The state of Ohio is safeguarding nearly $4 billion in unclaimed funds. Some of that money could be yours. News Center 7's John Bedell spoke to Daytonians about Ohio's unclaimed funds. Ernie Bunch said he has 'heard about it' but never checked if he's owed money. So News Center 7 checked with Bunch, who had money waiting for him. TRENDING STORIES: Brand new aviation video shows man throwing wood at deputies, causing wrong-way crash on I-75 37-year-old woman dies from injuries after head-on crash Leader of hit-making '70s funk group dies 'That's amazing, okay,' he said. Edwin Johnson checked and had over $100. 'Wow, that's pretty good,' Johnson said. The money can come from inactive checking or savings accounts, forgotten utility deposits, and more. In all, the state is safeguarding $3.7 billion. The Ohio Senate wants to move $1.7 billion of that — all of it money that's been sitting in unclaimed funds for 10 years or longer — into a new sports and cultural projects fund. Approximately $600 million of that would go to the Cleveland Browns for their new stadium project. The team wants to build a dome about 15 miles from their current lakefront stadium in neighboring Brook Park. The day before the Ohio Senate plan became public, Ohioans filed a little more than 1,400 claims for unclaimed money. The day of the announcement, claims jumped nearly six times to more than 8,000. 'For context, our news releases and social media ads generate about a 25-57% increase historically when sent out or posted. The increase in number of searches for unclaimed funds and the submissions of claims recently is consistent with the times we've had national coverage … and any of that paid/earned coverage mentioned above," Ohio Department of Commerce Spokesperson Franking Freytag said. This is the third proposal from state leaders in the debate over how, or whether, to help the Browns' stadium project. Gov. Mike DeWine has floated raising taxes on sports betting, the Ohio House wants to issue $600 million in bonds, and now the Senate plan. It has to be settled by the end of the month. You can check if you have unclaimed funds here. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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26-05-2025
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Businesses, delegates discuss disruption caused by NATO; one restaurant reports negative impact
The NATO Parliamentary Assembly wrapped up on Monday, and Dayton police began taking down the fencing and barricades downtown. Delegates and businesses are reflecting on the impacts of the extensive security measures. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] During the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, News Center 7 spoke to delegates from all over the world about visiting Dayton. 'We are very happy to know you and to see and to visit Dayton,' Ramona Bruynseels, of Romania, said. Delegates like Bruynseels also talked about the impact the security measures had on the community in spots. 'I know that we also disrupted the activity of the entire city,' Bruynseels said. TRENDING STORIES: 13-year-old boy dies after falling off trailer during Memorial Day parade 12-year-old reportedly shot while cleaning house, family says 'Sick individual;' Police arrest man for taking photos of children during Memorial Day parade The NATO village was a roughly 16-square-block area of downtown Dayton, with restricted access and increased security. News Center 7 talked to business owners outside and inside the perimeter who chose to close because of the challenges it created. Due to that, News Center 7's John Bedell asked Congressman Mike Turner, one of the organizers of the event, what he has to say to Daytonians who had their lives or their businesses interrupted by security measures put in place for the event. 'Luckily for us, because it happens during Memorial [Day] weekend, we're able to have this in a way that's not disruptive to the community,' Turner said in response. As shown on News Center 7 at 5:00, our team went into the community on Monday to ask similar questions about the impacts caused by the security measures. 'Probably, we're down about 25 percent over last year's Memorial Day weekend,' Kelly Byrd, general manager of the Spaghetti Warehouse in downtown Dayton, said. Byrd said the NATO event was great for Dayton, but also noted he lost business this weekend. 'How have the closures and the security measures impacted you all this week in business?' Bedell asked. 'It impacted us kind of negatively, honestly,' Byrd responded. 'We were hoping for a positive effect, but I think it scared a lot of people away from downtown. They didn't want to deal with the closures and traffic patterns that were different.' Byrd also told News Center 7 that he's hoping to get back to some normalcy now that the event is over. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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23-05-2025
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300 people from 32 countries in Dayton for NATO assembly
The NATO Parliamentary Assembly will take over Downtown Dayton for its second day. About 300 people from 32 NATO countries are in town for the session. >>RELATED: NATO: What you need to know; Road closures, detours, and parking [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7's Amber Jenkins looks at what is in store for today and the steps the city is taking to keep everyone safe this morning on News Center 7 Daybreak from 4:25 a.m. until 7 a.m. TRENDING STORIES: Founding member of popular Dayton band feared dead in California plane crash 4 inmates escape minimum security prison in Ohio, deputies say CareFlight requested after vehicle crashes into Shelby County home This summit is putting Dayton in the global spotlight. As previously reported by News Center 7, several areas of Downtown Dayton are blocked through Memorial Day. Jenkins says the barriers lining the downtown streets for miles are to protect NATO officials. 'All those measures are designed to keep people safe, that's a major issue for us,' Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims said during the NATO kick-off presser. The number of roads closed down for safety is making it a challenge for anyone who works or lives downtown. 'It might be a little bit of inconvenience to Daytonians, but it's temporary,' Jesse Ralston told News Center 7. 'This is an awesome thing that's happening here.' This is the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords that ended the war in the Balkans. The NATO delegates will not just stay inside the downtown NATO village; they will get a taste of Dayton and its attractions. They are also already beginning their discussion panels. The biggest discussion is the Ukrainian-Russian war. We will continue to update this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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23-05-2025
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NATO assembly kicks off with opening remarks, panels
The NATO Parliamentary Assembly is underway, putting Dayton in the global spotlight. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] About 300 people from 32 NATO countries are in town for the session. This means tight security. 'All those measures are designed to keep people safe, that's a major issue for us,' Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims said during the NATO kick-off presser. Mims supported Congressman Mike Turner's efforts to bring the NATO meetings here. One of the reasons is that this is the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords that ended the war in the Balkans. The delegates will work for similar peace now. 'How do we end war and take that and look at Ukraine and other areas of conflict, and what our areas of responsibilities are, and what the United States can do,' Turner said. TRENDING STORIES: Kettering Health, hospital association provides update on cybersecurity attack A 24-year-old man enrolled in an Ohio high school; no one caught on for months New 988 License Plate helps spread the word of the 'lifesaving resource' The NATO delegates say the work and the diplomacy needed to keep peace are balanced against those who want chaos and hate law and order. It's one of the reasons gatherings like this require huge security. Fences, barricades, ground law enforcement of the ground, and law enforcement. 'I do think that everything needs to be cordoned off. Delegate safety is the most important thing,' Jesse Ralston said. The number of roads closed down for safety is making it a challenge for anyone who works or lives downtown. 'It might be a little bit of inconveniences to Daytonians, but it's temporary. This is an awesome thing that's happening here,' Ralston said. The NATO delegates will not just stay inside the downtown NATO village; they will get a taste of Dayton and its attractions. They are also already beginning their discussion panels. The biggest discussion is the Ukrainian-Russian war. 'The Russians pose an imminent risk to NATO security,' Raimond Kaljulaid, Estonian Delegation Head, said. Several other panelists agreed. 'If we lose in Ukraine, it will have the same historic consequences as if we had lost and been in during the Cold War,' Fred Kempe, president and CEO of the Atlantic Council, said. A woman near the security zone told News Center 7 she has family in Russia and Ukraine. She hopes that Dayton can again play a huge role in making our world safer. 'It's like a small city, but it's very kind of prominent because aviation was born here, and this, I think, they make good choices,' Natalia Todd said. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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23-05-2025
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‘A great place to live;' New study ranks Dayton among most affordable cities
Daytonians will tell you the Gem City is a great place to live, but now there's research to prove it. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] New Center 7's Nick Foley spoke with the president of Dayton Realtors about the affordability of living in Gem City in 2025. TRENDING STORIES: 18-year-old killed in shooting in Dayton neighborhood identified Ex-morgue manager at Harvard Medical School admits to trafficking stolen human remains One of the deadliest plants in North America spreading in Ohio Results from a new WalletHub study revealed that the Dayton real estate market is the 9th most affordable in the country for smaller cities. The study scored Dayton high in cost per square foot and the cost of homeowners' insurance. Dayton Realtors President Kelly McCormick said the number of construction projects and new inventory also helps make Dayton the affordable and healthy market it is. 'What do I think? I think Dayton is a great place to live,' McCormick said. McCormick said she's seen the market trends and Dayton is up. 'We came out of a very, very harsh winter here that I think slowed some of the home sales down. But I think you're going to find out by the end of this year, we've had a very, very good year in the Dayton region,' McCormick said. The average number of sold units in the region jumped last month and is on par with April of last year while the average sales price has jumped more than $12,000, as reported on News Center 7 at 6:00. This means the average value of each of these homes sold is worth more. Whether Dayton homeowners are looking to buy or sell, McCormick said Dayton offers opportunities for all. 'If you've got a month to find a house, and you need eight months to build a house, you're going to choose a home that's already listed, already on the market with a real estate company. So, that continues to make sellers have a very good market for their homes, and it continues to drive buyers toward those sellers,' McCormick said. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
