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Originally from Detroit, Michigan, reporter Steve Bennish first became interested in journalism through reading his hometown newspaper. It was a 'staple in his house growing up,' he says. Bennish covers the political economy, transportation, energy, and natural resources and has worked with Cox Media Group for the past 18 years.
He also contributes to an ongoing series, "Fighting the Trade War." He graduated from the University of Missouri - Columbia.
Latest from Steve Bennish
Ohio’s shale oil-gas production rises
Oil and natural gas production from Ohio’s Utica Shale is growing strongly and could increase even more rapidly once processing plant and pipeline projects are completed, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources said. The increase for oil production is 93 percent and for shale gas 80 percent for gas since ...
Report: U.S. too reliant on foreign suppliers
A new report said urgent action should be taken to reduce the U.S. military’s dependence on foreign suppliers for raw materials, parts, and finished products needed to defend the nation. “Remaking American Security: Supply Chain Vulnerabilities & National Security Risks Across the U.S. Defense Industrial Base,” was authored by retired ...
Dayton air fares lower than at Cincy, Columbus
Air fares at Dayton International Airport were on average lower late last year than those found at the major airports that serve Columbus and Cincinnati, according to government data released Monday. At Dayton International Airport, the average fare was unchanged at $362 in fourth quarter 2012 from fourth quarter 2011. ...
Area inventors selected for hall of fame
Two area men who invented a power generator used by robot space exploration vehicles will be inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame today. John Birden and Ken Jordan spent their careers at the Monsanto Mound Laboratory in Miamisburg where their groundbreaking work was conducted. Birden, who passed away ...
No delays at region’s airports reported amid federal furlough days
No delays of departing flights were reported Monday at Dayton International Airport or Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Aiport amid scattered reports of delays at East Coast airports related to the furloughs of federal employees. As of 6 a.m. Monday, the Dayton had handled 1,200 passengers, said Director of Aviation Terry Slaybaugh. Airport ...
State-paid West Nile virus program cut
A state program to give advance warnings of the mosquito-borne West Nile virus will be discontinued and local health departments will have to pick up the tab, the Ohio Health Department said in a memo distributed to local health officials late last week. The Zoonotic Disease Program at a state ...
Area ground moisture good as planting season starts
Following last year’s record heat and menacing drought, the Miami Valley region is headed into the growing season in reasonably good shape to endure another dry spell if it arrives. While rainfall for the area year to date is 1.6 inches below normal as of Friday, about two inches of ...
Manufacturing: Rebound or renaissance?
American manufacturing is making another transition. But is it simply rebounding from recessionary lows or poised for a renaissance with new growth?. President Barack Obama's administration wants to double exports by 2015 and create 1 million new manufacturing jobs. Last year, the administration funded a pilot manufacturing research institute in ...
Couple brings new vibrance to historical prints
Powerful images of the past century roll off the digital printing press of Frank Miller and Barbara Clifford, the husband-and-wife team that supplies the Dayton region’s museums with historic posters and memorabilia. Think posters and hand bills from the Great Flood of 1913, celebrations for the Wright Brothers, and the ...
AMVETS diverted millions
For at least six years, AMVETS in Ohio operated largely sham career training centers for military veterans throughout the state to divert millions in proceeds from instant bingo operations that by law should have gone to charity, according to court papers filed by Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine.The probe, detailed ...
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