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First silicon wafers roll off the production line at Intel’s $20 billion semiconductor manufacturing plant in New Albany Ohio on April 6 2026 marking the official start of advanced chip production at one of America’s largest new semiconductor facilities

Intel Begins Chip Production at $20 Billion Ohio Plant Today in New Albany

Intel formally threw the switch this morning on its long-awaited semiconductor factory in central Ohio, and the first silicon wafers came out of the production...

April 6th, 2026  |  0 Comments


Yellow all-electric school buses from Cleveland Metropolitan School District roll out on their first routes April 6 2026 marking Ohio’s launch of the nation’s largest zero-emission electric school bus fleet for cleaner student transportation

Ohio Launches Nation’s Largest All-Electric School Bus Fleet Today in Cleveland

A giant stride toward green transportation was made this morning, when the Cleveland Metropolitan School District formally inaugurated the first 100 all-electric school buses in...

April 6th, 2026  |  0 Comments


Last day to register to vote in Ohio – voters line up before the April 6, 2026 deadline for the May 5 primary election with boards of elections open until 9 p.m.

Ohio Voter Registration Deadline Today: Last Chance to Sign Up for May 5 Primary

The Ohio residents have today, May 5, to register to vote before the May 5 primary election. The boards of elections in the state are...

April 6th, 2026  |  0 Comments


Amazon’s new 1.2 million-square-foot fulfillment center in Etna, Ohio officially opens on April 6, 2026, creating 1,500 jobs along Interstate 70 east of Columbus

Amazon Opens 1.2 Million Sq Ft Fulfillment Center in Etna Ohio Today Creating 1,500 Jobs

Etna, Ohio, got a significant economic boost this morning when Amazon opened a new state-of-the-art fulfilment centre. The one-point-two-million-square-foot centre, located on Interstate 70 and...

April 6th, 2026  |  0 Comments


Crowds line up at the grand opening of Ohio’s first Buc-ee’s travel center in Huber Heights on April 6, 2026, featuring 108 fuel pumps and the iconic beaver logo

Ohio’s First Buc-ee’s Opens Today in Huber Heights, Drawing Massive Crowds

On April 6, 2026, Huber Heights residents and tourists throughout the Midwest will reach a significant milestone when Ohio opens its first Buc-ee’s travel centre....

April 6th, 2026  |  0 Comments


Batz: Somme communities have wonderful names

### 1. Key Excerpts and Observations The author, Bob Batzenheimer, explores the charm and humor found in the names of small American towns, contrasting them...

April 6th, 2026


St. Chris School Honor Roll – First quarter

## Fourth Grade * **Principal’s List:** Jonathan Barber, Mia Brown, Gabriel Dahlinghaus, Mikayla Jette, Claire Leingang, McKenzie Reid, Rylee Smith. * **A Honor Roll:** Allison...

April 6th, 2026


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LIFE


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ZZ Top among top concerts at Rose Music Center

“The history with ZZ Top and Gregg Allman together goes way back to around the time the earth cooled. The double lineup makes for a...

March 2nd, 2017


Court decision wrong in my view

### 1. Key Excerpts & Legal Definitions The central conflict involves **Vandalia Zoning Ordinance 1280.08 (g) 1**, which states: > "The surface of any parking...

September 9th, 2013


Anderson: A summer of cooperation

## Key Summer Events & Partnerships ### 1. Vandalia Corporate Challenge (June) * **Nature:** Annual athletic and non-athletic competition for local business teams. * **Highlight:**...

August 15th, 2013


School district should slow down on transportation outsourcing

### **Overview** The Vandalia-Butler Board of Education scheduled a special meeting to consider approving a contract to outsource student transportation to **First Student**, a private...

August 2nd, 2013


Lapensee: Service Department needs JEDZ funds

## The Service Department Overview The department employs **seven full-time employees** and one seasonal worker. They are responsible for: * **Roadways:** 45 lane miles of...

July 5th, 2013


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Vandalia has government that works

### **Core Insight: Fiscal Stability and Cooperation** The editorial highlights the Vandalia City Council’s recent certification of tax levies for 2013, emphasizing a rare level...

October 1st, 2012


Butler Township asks for police levy

## Executive Summary Butler Township officials are requesting a **3.0 mill police levy** on the November 6 ballot. The township warns that without this additional...

September 27th, 2012


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