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Michael Kurtz

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
33
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Sep 22, 2026
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Jul 4, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · Michael Kurtz - Staff Writer

    Record diesel prices have jumped more than $3 a gallon from a year ago (opens the original)

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    Record high diesel prices are impacting anything shipped by truck. Diesel prices broke the $6 per gallon mark for the first time on Sept. 11 and have continued to climb. Joseph Cooke — Photographer/Videographer Gasoline prices aren’t the only burden on Dayton-area drivers — record-high diesel prices are now quietly driving up the cost of everything from groceries to home goods, according to AAA and GasBuddy. “Diesel is the fuel that moves the economy, and when diesel prices reach record

  2. Article · Sep 16, 2026 · Michael Kurtz - Staff Writer

    Airport Fest 2026 offers rare look inside Warren County’s aviation hub (opens the original)

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    One of Warren County’s hidden assets will be on full display Saturday, Sept. 19, at Airport Fest 2026 at the Warren County Airport. The third annual festival is a chance for anyone to get a look inside the cockpit of a plane or helicopter. Just as important, said Airport Authority Chairman Jack DeBrunner, the festival is a chance for county residents to see the vital role the airport plays in driving the local economy. “It’s really kind of a hub for community outreach,” DeBrunner said. L

  3. Article · Sep 16, 2026 · Michael Kurtz - Staff Writer

    Record diesel and gas prices hit Dayton-area wallets at the pump and beyond (opens the original)

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    Gasoline prices aren’t the only burden on Dayton-area drivers — record-high diesel prices are now quietly driving up the cost of everything from groceries to home goods, according to AAA and GasBuddy. “Diesel is the fuel that moves the economy, and when diesel prices reach record levels, the impact extends far beyond the transportation sector,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “Higher diesel prices impact consumers as rising supply chain costs increase the

  4. Article · Sep 15, 2026 · Michael Kurtz - Staff Writer

    Ohio Supreme Court: Sheetz can pursue legal action against Centerville (opens the original)

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    Developers of a Sheetz service station can pursue a second lawsuit against the city for damages, according to a Tuesday, Sept. 15, ruling by the Ohio Supreme Court. The ruling is the latest decision in an ongoing legal battle between the fuel company and Centerville that started in 2023 when Centerville City Council, citing public outcry over the proposal from groups including Epiphany Lutheran Church and Bethany Village Senior Living, overturned a major site plan for a new store at 6318 Far Hil

  5. Article · Sep 14, 2026 · Michael Kurtz - Staff Writer

    Washington Twp. names fiscal officer, ending two months of vacancies (opens the original)

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    For the first time in almost two months, Washington Twp. has people permanently in place for its four elected positions. Jeff Busch was appointed fiscal officer at a special meeting of the board of trustees Friday, Sept. 11, after three weeks of applications and interviews. Busch replaces former Fiscal Officer Gary Smiga, who was appointed trustee after the July 21 death of Trustee Sharon Lowry. Dale Berry was appointed to the fiscal officer position temporarily after Smiga’s appointment. Wash

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