Seth Byrd

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Multimedia Journalist at WDTN-TV (Dayton, OH)

Multimedia Journalist at WBDT-TV (Dayton, OH)

Communications Coordinator- Rumpke Waste & Recycling

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SouthArk posts President’s and Dean’s Lists

Feb 17, 2025 | magnoliareporter.com | Seth Byrd

EL DORADO -- South Arkansas College has released its President’s Honor Roll and Dean’s List for the fall 2024 term. To be eligible for the President’s Honor Roll, a student must have at least a 3.75 grade-point average for the fall semester, and be classified as full-time. The students are:From Camden, Jason Dwayne Elliott, Shannon Faye Nix, Andrea Rios Maldonado. From Crossett, Melissa Kay Deal.
Rumpke opens new NKY headquarters, consolidating regional operations

Aug 13, 2024 | linknky.com | Seth Byrd |Kenton Hornbeck

The City of Covington’s former Public Works facility on Boron Drive has been transformed into Rumpke’s new Northern Kentucky headquarters. Rumpke, a major waste management company in the Greater Cincinnati area, has a large presence in Northern Kentucky. In addition to a landfill in Pendleton County, it operates a transfer station in Covington. Back in January, Rumpke unveiled its brand new $8.2 million transfer station at 4339 Boron Drive in Latonia.
Rumpke awards scholarships

Jul 9, 2024 | falmouthoutlook.com | Seth Byrd

By Seth Byrd - RumpkeFALMOUTH — Rumpke Waste & Recycling awarded scholarships to Pendleton County graduating seniors Jackson Kade Pollard and Calliope Warren to pursue their dreams. Both received $2,500 scholarships that Rumpke annually grants to graduating seniors in Pendelton County pursuing a two- or four-year degree at an accredited institution, including vocational/trade schools, after graduation.
What’s causing the increased number of tornadoes in Ohio?

Apr 19, 2024 | wdtn.com | Seth Byrd |Alex Pearson

LAKEVIEW, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio and the Midwest have become the new tornado valley with a high count of tornadoes touching down close to home. So far this year, the state has reported 43 tornadoes, the most in the nation. That includes five more confirmed tornadoes this past Wednesday, including an EF-0 in Champaign County. In Logan County, the March 14 tornadoes were some of the strongest reported in the state this year. Experts say the reason may be due to a change in weather patterns.
ODOT urges caution as construction season begins

Apr 18, 2024 | wdtn.com | Seth Byrd |Emily Lewis

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Spring is here, and that means more orange barrels on roads across Ohio. The Ohio Department of Transportation is ready to resume and begin roadway projects across the state, including several in the Miami Valley. It’s all about improving roads, but every project comes with a risk. We’re less than four full months into the year, and already 44 ODOT vehicles have been hit. In comparison, 56 ODOT vehicles were hit in all of 2023.
Lawsuit filed against City of Vandalia by school district

Apr 17, 2024 | wdtn.com | Seth Byrd |Alex Pearson

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Vandalia City Schools filed a lawsuit against the City of Vandalia earlier this week over financial matters. The school district alleges the city has failed to share tax revenue with this school, as the city disagrees with the district’s decision to sue. The lawsuit comes from an update to revenue-sharing regulations in a state law that passed in 1994 that was not implemented by the city or district.
Wright Brothers factory development yet to take wing a year after fire

Apr 16, 2024 | wdtn.com | Seth Byrd |Channing King

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — More than a year has passed since a massive fire broke out at the historic former Wright Brothers factory site, raising questions about the future of plans to redevelop the site. The March 26, 2023, blaze heavily damaged Hangers 1 and 2, which had been the subject of negotiations for the National Park Service to acquire since 2018.
Many still displaced as recovery efforts continue in Logan County

Apr 12, 2024 | wdtn.com | Seth Byrd |Alex Pearson

LAKEVIEW, Ohio (WDTN) — Four weeks after an EF-3 tornado killed three people in Logan County destroying all in its path, local authorities continue to urge recovery efforts. The biggest need for many in the area is a roof over their head. Many homes were either destroyed or heavily damaged in the storm, as well as belongings. Looking around Indian Lake, many homes are boarded up, and roofs are in the middle of repair.
Solvita in critical need of blood to curb ‘drought’

Apr 10, 2024 | wdtn.com | Seth Byrd |Alex Pearson

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Solvita Blood Center is offering incentives to get more donors in through their doors. Many blood centers face shortages during holidays, but multiple disruptions to normal business have led to a critical need in the Miami Valley. Solvita says they’ve been dealing with several impacting factors. In recent weeks, Solvita reports collecting only 150 units per day. Only one blood drive happened on April 8, collecting only 59 units of blood county-wide.
Worldwide eclipse-chasers witness total solar eclipse at home

Apr 8, 2024 | wdtn.com | Seth Byrd |Alex Pearson

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A local couple has been all over the world to see the phenomenon of a total solar eclipse, but for the total solar eclipse on April 8, no travel was required. Brian Woodruff has been to 17 total solar eclipse events dating back to 1974. The first he saw was seen from an airplane. “It’s hard to explain. It’s just a.. I almost call it a magical experience. I guess I just don’t get enough of it,” said Woodruff. His wife, Sandy, has seen 15 of them.