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‘My kids;' Students celebrate school bus driver on his final route before retirement
Current and former students celebrated 'beloved' school bus driver Charlie Prewitt as he finished his final route before retirement. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Prewitt was a bus driver for Springboro Schools for many years. His last ride was 'anything but ordinary,' according to a social media post by Springboro Schools. Students and neighbors lined the streets of his route with handmade signs, standing at the ends of their driveways. Former students who had graduated from Springboro High School had even returned home just to be there for his farewell, according to the post. TRENDING STORIES: 2 men dead after motorcycle goes airborne, hits fence near Dayton International Airport $100M investment to bring hundreds of jobs to Dayton International Airport 1 officer in critical condition, another stable after shooting in Ohio; Suspect on the run 'It was clear that Charlie hadn't just driven a bus—he had built lasting relationships," a spokesperson for Springboro Schools said. During his final drive, parents and children of all ages waved, cheered, and called out his name as a thank you for getting them to school safely for so many years. One student who was riding the bus as Prewitt drove exclaimed, 'Look, everyone is here [for you] today,' according to the post. 'His presence is more than a daily routine—it is part of the fabric of the community. Today's send-off wasn't just a goodbye. It was a thank you for the care, kindness, and steady presence Charlie brought to Springboro families," the spokesperson said. Prewitt was asked what he'd miss most in his retirement. He simply said, 'My kids.' [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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09-05-2025
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‘Troubling social media trend' has students forcing objects into Chromebooks
A local school district has urged parents to speak to their children about the dangers of a 'troubling social media trend' involving Chromebooks. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Springboro Schools notified parents Thursday about the 'Chromebook Challenge.' The school district said it is a social media trend that has circulated nationwide and is now being seen in some local communities. 'This trend encourages students to intentionally damage school Chromebooks or electrical outlets by inserting metal objects or pencil lead into USB ports or outlets,' Springboro schools said. 'The goal of these videos is to cause sparks, smoke, or even fire—posing a safety risk.' TRENDING STORIES: Add Unordered list of 3 trending stories for Several Connecticut high schools have been evacuated this week because of this trend, according to CBS affiliate WFSB-TV in Connecticut. Springboro Schools asked parents to speak to their children about those dangers. 'In addition to the risk of injury, these actions can result in damaged equipment and police involvement,' the school district said. A spokesperson for TikTok told WFSB-TV that the social media app blocked the term 'Chromebook Challenge' on it. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
