Good morning, Kettering.

Day Air Credit Union named John D.

Theobald as its next president and CEO to succeed Bill Burke effective Jan. 1, 2027, following a planned leadership transition. The union said Theobald’s nearly 20 years of experience in financial services will help guide it into the future.

Hundreds of students visited Learning Tree Farm (founded in 1973 by two elementary school teachers) Wednesday morning to learn about gardening and farming, as local households increasingly grow food to cope with higher grocery prices.

Four local high schools, including Celina High School (Division III, Region 10), Bellbrook, Graham and Marion Local are ranked No. 1 in their regions in the latest OHSAA computer ratings, with Bellbrook, Graham and Marion holding the top spot for the fourth week.

Plans for housing (Acorn Walk) near Peach Orchard Drive are on hold while the Air Force tests local water for PFAS in the area, and a public meeting is set for 5 p.m. Friday at the Kettering Recreation Complex.

Doctors advise residents to get the flu shot now as the updated vaccine protects against three viruses ahead of holiday gatherings.

Kettering community members should visit a local pharmacy & a doctor’s office and follow safe practices to limit virus spread.

The former Governor Cox mansion, known as Trails End, is on sale in Kettering for $2,500,000.

Built in 1916 with French Renaissance style and modern updates, the 15,388 sqft home at 3500 Governors Trail has 9 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms (it once hosted presidents).

Nine local high schools will play at the 2027 Flyin' to the Hoop invitational from Jan.

15-18 at Kettering Trent Arena during Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, as 30 teams are set to compete in 17 games over four days.