Scott Halasz

Dayton

Staff Writer and Editor at Xenia Gazette

HUGE Cubs and OSU fan. oh yeah. Da Bears too. and Blackhawks. and bulls. Also, EPND. Opinions are my own.

Articles

YS superintendent to retire, Xenia native named successor

Mar 18, 2025 | xeniagazette.com | Scott Halasz

YELLOW SPRINGS — Dr. Terri L. Holden has announced her retirement as Yellow Springs superintendent. Holden, who has 35 years in education — will step down effective June 1, 2026. Xenia native Megan Winston will assume the role of superintendent Aug. 1, 2026, the district said. Holden has been a steadfast champion of innovation, equity, and deeper learning, according to district officials.
Oh say, she can sing

Mar 18, 2025 | xeniagazette.com | Scott Halasz

DAYTON — After singing the Star Spangled Banner at the state basketball tournament a few times, one would assume Bri Vermillion would have zero nerves before performing it this year. Think again. “It was a lot less nerve-racking last year,” the 17-year-old Bellbrook High School student said. “This year I had a little bit of pressure on me.”It’s understandable given that she was asked to sing before the Alter-Bellevue girls Division-IV championship at the University of Dayton Arena on Friday.
Former physician takes plea deal

Mar 14, 2025 | fairborndailyherald.com | Scott Halasz

YELLOW SPRINGS — A former Yellow Springs physician accused of sexually assaulting patients accepted a plea deal and will serve no jail time. Donald A. Gronbeck pled no contest to two bills of information, one charge of gross patient neglect and attempted patient abuse, and another with 12 counts of gross patient neglect.
Beavercreek insurance agent takes plea deal

Mar 14, 2025 | xeniagazette.com | Scott Halasz

XENIA — A Beavercreek insurance agent facing more than three dozen charges took a plea deal in Greene County Common Pleas Court earlier this month. Beverly Kirk, 66, pleaded guilty to two counts of grand theft and one count of false representation in the sale of a security — all felonies — court records show. She was charged in 2024 on 36 counts of securities fraud, unlicensed securities activity, theft, theft from a person in a protected class, and securing writings by deception.
Staton’s record night leads to WSU win

Mar 4, 2025 | xeniagazette.com | Scott Halasz

FAIRBORN — Amaya Staton made sure the Wright State women’s basketball team rebounded from its two-game losing streak to end the regular season. Literally. The 6-foot-1 graduate student grabbed a career-high and Wright State single-game record 27 rebounds in the Raiders’ 73-58 win over Youngstown State in a first-round Horizon League tournament game at the Nutter Center Tuesday.
Fairborn, Beavercreek working together on Beaver Valley Road

Mar 4, 2025 | fairborndailyherald.com | Scott Halasz

FAIRBORN — The City of Fairborn has entered into an agreement with Beavercreek to have the portion of Beaver Valley Road in the city reconstructed. The City of Beavercreek is in the process of preparing construction plans for improving that road and has agreed to extend the scope of its project to include the small part of Beaver Valley that extends into Fairborn north of I-675 and south of Five Points.
Allport’s play nets LCA district title

Feb 22, 2025 | xeniagazette.com | Scott Halasz

NEW CARLISLE — Although the calendar says it’s still winter, it was Autumn inside the Tecumseh High School gym on Saturday. Autumn Allport that is. The Legacy Christian Academy sophomore scored a game-high 16 points — hitting big shot after big shot — as the Knights beat Jackson Center, 36-26, in a Division VII district final.
OMAP helps Fairborn save $20K

Feb 21, 2025 | fairborndailyherald.com | Scott Halasz

FAIRBORN — The City of Fairborn has saved thousands on interest costs by teaming up with the Ohio Market Access Program. Administered by Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague, OMAP is a credit enhancement program that leverages the state’s excess liquidity and high short-term credit rating to help improve market access and lower borrowing rates for local governments. Fairborn was able to save an estimated $20,950 in interest costs on a $6.002 million issuance of various purpose bonds.
Hall of honor to induct six members

Feb 21, 2025 | fairborndailyherald.com | Scott Halasz

FAIRBORN — Six Fairborn schools alumni will enter the hall of honor on Friday, April 25. The hall of honor awards individuals who bring great pride to the community through their significant contributions to their field, alma mater, and society. Alumni and friends of Fairborn City Schools are nominated based on their leadership, philanthropy, professional success, and community service.
Baker Middle School demolition set to begin

Feb 19, 2025 | fairborndailyherald.com | Scott Halasz

FAIRBORN — Fairborn schools will begin the Baker Middle School demolition process next week. The district on Wednesday said it awarded the contract to Mound Waste and Recycling, which will first abate the property then take down the building in approximately three to four weeks. As part of this process and for safety reasons, district officials said Lincoln Drive will be closed starting Monday, Feb. 24.