Discover local stories, community highlights, neighborhood updates, and fun features from cities and towns across Ohio. From events to small business spotlights, this category explores the people and places that make Ohio such a great place to call home.
Most people assume “insurance expert” is just another marketing phrase. In reality, the difference between working with a true insurance expert and buying a policy online can mean the difference between being fully protected and finding out—too late—that something critical was excluded. In Ohio, coverage details, carrier underwriting rules, and real-world claim scenarios can vary…
Over the past few years, Montgomery County has seen a wave of new, high-traffic gas and convenience centers built in places like Washington Township, Huber Heights, Vandalia, and Dayton’s Edgemont and Northridge areas. They bring cheaper fuel, food options, and bright lighting to busy intersections. But they also change the risk landscape in ways most…
With home insurance rates In Montgomery County, Ohio, no two ZIP codes are treated exactly the same by insurance companies. While state law, coverage forms, and base rating plans are consistent, actuaries still look closely at localized patterns inside each ZIP code: fire response, theft and vandalism, claim frequency, roof age, and even the distance…
Flat tires in Dayton…I was late to work this morning, and—not surprisingly—it was thanks to yet another flat tire “gifted” by a Dayton alley. If you live in the city, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Our alleys are rough, unmaintained, filled with debris, and often littered with dumped trash or construction scraps. After…
Ohio’s lakes, rivers, and reservoirs support a robust community of recreational boaters whose needs vary widely depending on vessel type, usage, and geographic location. Yet despite the size of this community, many boat owners in Ohio lack a clear, comprehensive understanding of how watercraft insurance works or what protections they truly need. Unlike auto or…
There is a section of Kettering that longtime Dayton-area residents speak about with a kind of quiet admiration—an enclave of historic architecture, estate-style homes, tree-lined streets, and one of the most significant private residences in Ohio’s political history. Unlike many neighborhoods, this part of Kettering does not carry a formal, widely recognized name. Yet its…
