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Ohio Lt. Gov. Husted closes in on U.S. Senate appointment
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted appears to be at the top of Gov. Mike DeWine’s short list of potential Senate appointees to replace Vice President-elect JD Vance, who will have to resign from the U.S. Senate later this month.
• Miami Valley roots: Husted, a University of Dayton graduate, spent years representing the Dayton area in the Ohio General Assembly as a state representative, state senator, and as the Ohio speaker of the House.
• Other experience: Husted also served as Ohio’s secretary of state for eight years before joining DeWine’s successful gubernatorial ticket in 2018.
• DeWine’s decision: DeWine has said he wants to appoint a Republican he thinks has the stomach and ability to win two quick-turn Republican primaries. Whoever takes over Vance’s seat will face a special election to serve out Vance’s term in 2026 and another general election in 2028 for another new term.
• Does Husted want the job? Husted’s political aspirations have long been tied to the state of Ohio, with many believing that his intent was to become governor, not necessarily a federal lawmaker.
Gem City Gamble, Part 5: The gangs of Dayton
Our Gem City Gamble six-part series continues today with a story examining the local connection to baseball legend Pete Rose’s gambling activities and a massive police scandal that included questionable investigations involving one of Dayton’s most notorious crime bosses.
• About the project: Gem City Gamble will continue with daily stories throughout this week about the police department, organized crime and the downfall of Rose. You can follow the entire project here.
What to know today
• One big takeaway: Former Ohio Health Director Amy Acton, who became a household name in the state in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, is running for governor.
• Tip of the day: Winter hiking has a look and feel unlike any other season. Here are some tips for how to prepare and cool places to go.
• Person to know today: Peggy West. The Franklin resident built her career mostly in HR and corporate benefits. But she started out with a goal of working for a city administration department.
• Big move of the day: The city of Dayton is looking to provide millions of dollars to help remediate and redevelop the Centre City Building into about 217 new residential units.
• Quote of the day: “Everything I cook, I cook with love. Everything I cook, I cook with all my soul.” — Chef Anthony Slater, the owner of Arise Cafe in Xenia.
• Things to do: Here are 10 things to do in Dayton this weekend.
• Photo of the day: With a day off of school, kids across the Dayton region went sledding at their go-to spots. See our photo gallery here.
