Josh Sweigart

I couldn’t be prouder of the investigative journalism the @daytondailynews produced in 2024. Work by our reporters revealed shared challenges and sought solutions, held the powerful accountable and gave a voice to the people. daytondailynews.com/local/13-dayto…

I just spoke with Gov. Mike DeWine - he says his team is getting involved after KY police arrested Cincinnati journalists for covering an ICE protest. He is concerned & says he never wants to see press arrested. Video only on @WCPO @WEWS @OhioCapJournal wcpo.com/news/local-new…

. @RepMikeTurner of Dayton was one of only two House Republicans to vote against the president’s budget-cutting package - via @jamiedupree daytondailynews.com/local/turner-a…

The @daytondailynews recently toured the jail, and talked to local leaders and critics about the facility on Hanover Street in Hamilton becoming a controversial regional centerpiece in the ongoing debate over immigration enforcement. daytondailynews.com/community/butl…

News outlets like the @daytondailynews routinely obtain records including text messages and emails from personal accounts to shed light on deliberations and public policy decisions. daytondailynews.com/local/antithet…

“This is an issue for everybody. It’s not just the sheriff’s responsibility, it’s not just the county commissioners’ responsibility,” said Jail Coalition member Joel Pruce. “It’s all of our responsibility to fix this.” - via @SydneyDawes daytondailynews.com/local/montgome…

Super excited about this. Went to Columbus for a show a few months back and this was the only place open afterwards near our hotel. It was fantastic. Now it's coming two blocks from our office! daytondailynews.com/local/mikeys-l…

This means Plummer will face off in the 2026 GOP primary against state Rep. Rodney Creech, R-West Alexandria, to represent the district covering all of Preble and Miami counties and parts of Butler, Montgomery and Darke. daytondailynews.com/local/plummer-…

In late June, temperatures in Dayton and the region logged in the mid- to upper-90s. Reporter @ThomasGnau looked into how our electric grid is dealing with a spike in air-conditioning usage and other demands on the grid. What he found is troubling. daytondailynews.com/local/can-ohio…

A @daytondailynews investigation found this is at least the seventh time in two different states the academy’s founder has attempted to open such a facility. Previous tries, dating back 22 years, ended in failure and often litigation. daytondailynews.com/local/effort-t…

The “Big Beautiful Bill,” approved by President Donald Trump last week includes sharp cuts to health care spending via changes to Medicaid. Here's how that and other recent federal actions impact our region - via @SydneyDawes daytondailynews.com/local/the-big-…

Cox First Media brands @DaytonDailyNews, @journalnews and @springfieldnews win multiple awards in statewide journalism contests daytondailynews.com/local/cox-firs…

Thousands of Ohio’s 1.5 million food assistance recipients could lose eligibility for food assistance, with others seeing a possible reduction in their benefits, over the next few years under the new federal budget - via @SydneyDawes daytondailynews.com/local/snap-cha…

Newly unsealed records in the ongoing criminal case against Montgomery County Clerk of Courts allege discussions about tying bonuses to employees to campaign contributions to Foley, Foley’s former campaign manager using county equipment for campaign work daytondailynews.com/local/unsealed…

The House will meet on July 21 for a vote to override — they need 60 votes — all but the 40% school district carryover provision. The carryover restriction was the only property tax reform item the House had in its draft of the biennium budget. daytondailynews.com/news/ohio-hous…

Lawsuit challenges plan to use unclaimed funds for new Cleveland Browns stadium daytondailynews.com/news/ohio/laws…

Supporters say violence interruption programs use a public health approach to reduce violence, and Dayton’s initiative is expected to target violent crime hotspots. daytondailynews.com/local/dayton-c…

KK Motorcycle building to become ‘employment hub’ in downtown Dayton daytondailynews.com/local/kk-motor…

University administrators cited recent student visa suspensions and reductions in research funding as the reasons for the change. daytondailynews.com/local/ud-annou…

There were some major developments last week in setting Ohio’s two-year, $60 billion state budget, setting the stage for a potential showdown between Ohio’s Republican governor and Republican leaders in the Statehouse. daytondailynews.com/local/ohios-60…

“This bill isn’t perfect, but it’s the best we’ll get and includes major wins,” said U.S. Rep. Warren Davidson @Rep_Davidson , R-Troy - via @jamiedupree daytondailynews.com/local/area-rep…