Jack Pohl

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Sports Director and Evening Co-Anchor at WDTN-TV (Dayton, OH)

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RTA unveils new bus honoring veterans

4 weeks ago | wdtn.com | Jack Pohl |Emily Lewis

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Greater Dayton RTA recently unveiled a newly designed bus to honor local veterans. From start to finish, the RTA says the project was extremely special, as several RTA workers have family members who have served in the armed forces. “The military has always meant a lot to me, and I’ve always had a lot of respect for the military and veterans even before I served,” said Gary Daugherty, RTA maintenance supervisor.
RTA unveils new bus honoring veterans

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jack Pohl

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Greater Dayton RTA recently unveiled a newly designed bus to honor local veterans. From start to finish, the RTA says the project was extremely special, as several RTA workers have family members who have served in the armed forces. Cancer survivors invited to Dayton VA for fair, walk event “The military has always meant a lot to me, and I’ve always had a lot of respect for the military and veterans even before I served,” said Gary Daugherty, RTA maintenance supervisor.
American Legion Post 598 donates to Kettering, Ohio first responders, community

2 months ago | wdtn.com | Jack Pohl |Emily Lewis

KETTERING, Ohio (WDTN) — American Legion Post 598 in Kettering has been dedicated to the service of veterans, their families and the community for nearly 60 years. 2 NEWS visited the post to learn more about how this group of veterans continues to serve. “If we don’t do it, who’s going to? As a veterans organization, we’ve got to do everything we can to keep our schools, our community and our veterans well served,” said Gavin Long, American Legion Post 598 commander.
Local veteran post donates nearly 30 AEDS to Kettering first responders

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Jack Pohl

KETTERING, Ohio (WDTN) — American Legion Post 598 in Kettering has been dedicated to the service of veterans, their families and the community for nearly 60 years. 2 NEWS visited the post to learn more about how this group of veterans continues to serve. “If we don’t do it, who’s going to? As a veterans organization, we’ve got to do everything we can to keep our schools, our community and our veterans well served,” said Gavin Long, American Legion Post 598 commander.
Wright State still going old-school to attract players in NIL era

Feb 7, 2025 | wdtn.com | Jack Pohl |Channing King

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Name, Image and Likeness deals have turned some college athletes into millionaires, but most players, especially here in the Dayton area, are not getting rich. While the University of Dayton has the Dayton 6th group to help attract and retain players, there’s not as much money flowing into Wright State for its athletic department. For the Raiders and other smaller programs, it’s still a bit old school: finding the right student athletes who are not chasing dollar signs.
UD treading NIL waters as paying for players looms on the horizon

Feb 6, 2025 | yahoo.com | Jack Pohl

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — In July 2021, the NCAA approved athletes’ ability to monetize their Name, Image and Likeness for the first time. Ever since, players have been saying “show me the money” with NIL deals hitting six or seven figures. The University of Dayton was just one of hundreds of schools across the nation thrown into the deep end, with little guidance from the NCAA or government.
UD treading NIL waters as paying for players looms on the horizon

Feb 6, 2025 | wdtn.com | Jack Pohl |Channing King

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — In July 2021, the NCAA approved athletes’ ability to monetize their Name, Image and Likeness for the first time. Ever since, players have been saying “show me the money” with NIL deals hitting six or seven figures. The University of Dayton was just one of hundreds of schools across the nation thrown into the deep end, with little guidance from the NCAA or government.
Eagles pull away from Bengals late for 37-17 win, Cincinnati falls to 0-4 at home

Oct 27, 2024 | wdtn.com | Jack Pohl

CINCINNATI (AP) — Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley led Philadelphia to another impressive performance on Sunday. The Eagles are picking up speed at the right time. Hurts rushed for three touchdowns and passed for another TD, helping Philadelphia pound the Cincinnati Bengals 37-17 for their third consecutive victory. “We’re executing at a high level right now,” said DeVonta Smith, who had a terrific 45-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter.
UD’s all-time winningest coach Don Donoher dies at 92

Apr 12, 2024 | wdtn.com | Jack Pohl

DAYTON – The University of Dayton is saddened to announce that former Flyer men’s basketball captain and head coach Don Donoher has died at the age of 92. The all-time winningest coach in UD basketball history with 437 wins, Donoher is a member of the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, the University of Dayton Athletic Hall of Fame, the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame, the Toledo Area High School Hall of Fame and the Toledo Central Catholic High School Hall of Fame.
Tom Nichols to be inducted into Dayton baseball hall of fame

Mar 26, 2024 | wdtn.com | Jack Pohl

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Dragons play by play announcer Tom Nichols will be inducted into the greater Dayton baseball hall of fame this November. Nichols has spent 37 years as a broadcaster in the minor leagues, he’s heading into his 17th season as the voice of the Dragons this year.