Nick Hrkman

1 month ago | daytondailynews.com | Nick Hrkman

Meyer said the event at The Contemporary was one way to help enhance communication between downtown businesses, the DDP and event planners. Business owners worried about the closure of a large section of downtown and its effects on parking, traffic and safety were not shy about voicing their concerns. “A lot of businesses in this town are a week, two weeks away from not existing anymore,” said Nikki Stargel, vice president of the Oregon District Business Association.

Nov 9, 2024 | daytondailynews.com | Nick Hrkman

Your passion is importantA strong reaction to the election is likely because you care about the people and places around you. Whether Tuesday’s outcome left you crushed or hopeful, I encourage you to channel that emotion into action. If you’re worried or scared for the future, you might find it helpful to be more engaged with the community around you and that finding like-minded people can help you realize your vision for a better world.

Sep 20, 2024 | daytondailynews.com | Nick Hrkman

My hometown is Springfield, Ohio. My mother’s grandfather and father moved their families to Xenia, Ohio from Carlisle, Kentucky prior to World War I. In 1913, my mother’s father moved to Springfield to work at the International Harvester Truck Plant (it was called White Truck Motors then). My great-grandfather and grandfather on my father’s side moved their families to Springfield from Griffin, Georgia in the early 1900′s.

Aug 22, 2024 | daytondailynews.com | Nick Hrkman

Seven episodes of the 12-part series have been released so far. You can listen to them on WYSO.org. Editor’s Note: The transcript below has been edited for brevity and clarity. Why is this such an important story to tell right now? It’s an important story at any time. There’s so much happening now in the United States and around the world that I think we can relate to in Ohio. To understand our history is to make better choices about our future.

Jul 3, 2024 | daytondailynews.com | Nick Hrkman

My wheelchair might be the most visible thing about me, but it doesn’t define meI was injured by an IED blast during an ambush while serving in Afghanistan in 2012. I retired from the military in 2014 with limited mobility. I am a wheelchair user, and I have struggled with post-traumatic stress and the residual effects from a traumatic brain injury. I am also a husband and a father. I am an outdoorsman, a carpenter, a mechanic, a trusted friend and a valued colleague.