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Premier Health’s board announced Thursday, Oct.

22 that registered nurse Rosanna Morris— with 27 years of leadership experience— will serve as the new CEO starting in early 2027 after Michael Riordan retires. She was chosen after a national search to lead the region's academic health system.

At the Springfield Kroger store, a $1.15 million renovation was celebrated during a grand reopening, while CEO Greg Foran announced plans to cut grocery prices by $5B by 2029 & open 110 new stores.

Foran said a 90-day review of pricing strategies will help boost savings for customers.

Springfield faces a childcare shortage as new businesses + housing growth increase demand; Mimi's House of Littles and local planners work to expand options while state Rep. Bernie Willis warns the crisis needs urgent attention.

After COVID closures, the Clark County SPCA in Springfield is still seeing a drop in pet adoptions and donations; Executive Director Krissi Hawke said the shelter recorded 194 adoptions this year compared to higher pre-pandemic numbers and now needs volunteer help + donations of pet food, supplies and essentials.

An investigation at a Clark County school found no unprofessional conduct during a cellphone search — teachers and parents remain disappointed and are calling for leadership changes over concerns about safety and privacy.

On Tuesday, Oct. 20, Miami Conservancy District announced that $15 million in repairs will reinforce the Taylorsville, Germantown and Englewood dams to extend their flood protection system.

The project will add new concrete, steel rod anchors and drainage pipes, and will start next spring + finish by the end of 2028.

Analysts say that despite the gas tax holiday, seasonal changes have raised prices in Ohio and a jump is expected tomorrow, Oct.

22, after a Chicago refinery issue. Stations are following a rising & lowering pattern as each adjusts their rates.

Northwestern Local Schools said an independent probe found no unprofessional conduct during cell phone searches at Junior Senior High on Oct.15+ Administrators enforced a stay-in-place lockdown amid rising phone policy violations.