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Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sinclair Community College to buy $545K electric flight simulator
Apr. 25—Sinclair Community College will use $1.6 million recently approved by the state to bring a new-tech flight simulator — as well as chiller system upgrades — to campus. The Ohio Controlling Board approved Sinclair's ask for a $500,000 appropriation for a flight simulator, along with a waiver that allows the college "to purchase the BETA Equipment for custom training programs project in Montgomery County." A Sinclair spokesperson would not provide specific details on the purchase. The college said it will have more details in coming weeks. State Rep. Desiree Tims, D-Dayton, said she pushed for the funding, and confirmed that the flight simulator will come from BETA Technologies, a 2017-founded Vermont aviation company that specializes in electric flight. Tims' office said the simulator will support the college's Advanced Air Mobility and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) program. The college will put in its own $45,000 to make the purchase. In an interview with this outlet, Tims characterized the $500,000 as "critical" for Sinclair and a way to promote jobs and economic development in the region. "We want to make sure that because we have Joby Aviation in the Dayton area, and we are seeing new technology for unmanned aircraft and drones and things of that nature, that we are providing the space for student to comfortably learn about these tools and tech and get the skills for the jobs of the future." Also approved was about $1.1 million to replace chiller systems in the Sinclair Conference Center and one other academic building. "The upgrades will improve energy efficiency and modernize essential facilities that serve students, faculty, and staff," Tims said in a press release. ------ For more stories like this, sign up for our Ohio Politics newsletter. It's free, curated, and delivered straight to your inbox every Thursday evening. Avery Kreemer can be reached at 614-981-1422, on X, via email, or you can drop him a comment/tip with the survey below.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Over $4 million has been allocated for NATO Assembly
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – State Representative Desiree Tims (D-Dayton) announced $4.3M for the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Dayton. The Ohio Controlling Board approved the funds for the 2025 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Parliamentary Assembly. This assembly will take place from May 21 to May 26. NATO officials eager to return to Dayton for summit in May 'With the approval of these crucial funding measures, Dayton is fully prepared to host the NATO Parliamentary Assembly and ensure the safety and security of both our residents and the international dignitaries attending the event,' said Rep. Tims. 'This is a historic opportunity for our city, and I am proud to support the funding that will provide necessary resources to our local law enforcement, fire services, emergency management teams, and public works.' Here is the breakdown of how the money will be used: $2.8M will go to the city of Dayton as a reimbursement for costs of extra policing, fire, public works and equipment expenses. $1.3M will go to Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) as they are providing security. $100K for Montgomery County emergency operations center activation costs. $100K to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA). The funds will be disbursed on a rolling reimbursement basis to cover these expenses during the event. Over 281 parliamentarians from 32 countries and 88 delegates will come to town for the assembly. It is expected to bring high international interest to Dayton, which is why the event requires such high security. 2 News will continue to bring you the latest NATO assembly updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ohio pays millions to 2 wrongfully convicted
(WKBN) – Two men who were convicted and imprisoned for crimes they didn't commit were awarded million-dollar payouts by Ohio. The Ohio Controlling Board approved the payments for Joel Covender, of Amherst and Michael Buehner, of Lorain. The State of Ohio pays out $68,808 a year for every year that a person is wrongfully imprisoned. According to the National Registry of Exonerations, Covender spent 11 years in prison on a sentence of 15 to 50 years. He was convicted in 1996 of sexually molesting two family members, corroborated by a family member and a healthcare professional who said that she had physical evidence of molestation. Covender unsuccessfully appealed his conviction, and in 2007, he was paroled after both victims petitioned the parole board for his release and recanted their allegations against him, according to the registry. New trials were granted in the case involving each victim, and in 2014, Covender was acquitted of the charges. Covender filed a lawsuit in 2017 asking for compensation for being wrongfully convicted. He will receive more than $1.9 million plus attorney fees. Buehner spent 20 years in prison for a 2001 murder. He will get $1.8 million plus attorney fees. Buehner was convicted in 2002 in connection to a fatal shooting in Cleveland. Buehner also appealed his conviction unsuccessfully until an eyewitness witness recanted statements at the original trial. Buehner was acquitted in 2023. He filed a civil rights lawsuit against the city of Cleveland in July 2024. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
