Daniel Susco
@danielsusco.bsky.social
Breaking news reporter for the Dayton Daily News, Hamilton Journal-News and Springfield News-Sun. Lover of "little" history.
Based on how much my wife yells at the TV each week, us too, Zac
Bengals’ missed tackles still an issue: ‘I hate the position we are in’, Zac Taylor says
Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor said he knows how bad some of the missed tackles looked on film of Sunday’s loss at Pittsburgh.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Based on how much my wife yells at the TV each week, us too, Zac
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Cookie drop-off is tonight 5-7 p.m. or tomorrow morning 8-11 a.m.
Final chance: Enter our annual Holiday Cookie Contest
It’s that time of year again! The Dayton Daily News, Journal-News and Springfield News-Sun Holiday Cookie Contest is back, and this year we’re asking bakers to bring one dozen of their favorites cooki...
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November 17, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Cookie drop-off is tonight 5-7 p.m. or tomorrow morning 8-11 a.m.
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At the Dayton Daily News, we believe everyone deserves a place at the table. Giving to Valley Food Relief helps make that possible. Your gift doesn’t just provide food — it tells our neighbors they are valued, seen, and heard.
Donate to Valley Food Relief to help those hungry in our community
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November 14, 2025 at 9:52 PM
At the Dayton Daily News, we believe everyone deserves a place at the table. Giving to Valley Food Relief helps make that possible. Your gift doesn’t just provide food — it tells our neighbors they are valued, seen, and heard.
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In her two decades living in Dayton, Maria Bernardo cannot remember experiencing anything as intense as the spate of racial abuse she’s endured at her food truck since January.
Local Latino businesses say they face growing racial abuse and discrimination
In her two decades living in Dayton, Maria Bernardo cannot remember experiencing anything as intense as the spate of racial abuse she’s endured at her food truck since January.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:30 PM
In her two decades living in Dayton, Maria Bernardo cannot remember experiencing anything as intense as the spate of racial abuse she’s endured at her food truck since January.
A Dayton man pleaded guilty to shooting and killing a woman sitting next to her 4-year-old daughter in the back seat of a vehicle while driving on the highway.
Dayton man pleads guilty to murdering woman next to 4-year-old daughter
A Dayton man has pleaded guilty to shooting and killing a woman sitting next to her 4-year-old daughter in the back seat of a vehicle while driving on the highway.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:44 AM
A Dayton man pleaded guilty to shooting and killing a woman sitting next to her 4-year-old daughter in the back seat of a vehicle while driving on the highway.
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Chocolate Halloween candy in the U.S. cost an average of $8.02 per pound in the 12 weeks ahead of Oct. 5, while non-chocolate candy cost an average of $5.77 per pound.
Why Halloween candy is more costly this year
Trick-or-treaters may find more fruity candy than chocolate among their Halloween handouts this year
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October 29, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Chocolate Halloween candy in the U.S. cost an average of $8.02 per pound in the 12 weeks ahead of Oct. 5, while non-chocolate candy cost an average of $5.77 per pound.
West Milton police said that early Saturday, Jacob Prichard murdered his wife and his coworker, then put his wife's body in the trunk of the car, drove to the West Milton Municipal Building, opened the trunk, and shot himself.
Police: Huber Heights man murdered wife, coworker before driving wife’s body to West Milton
A man found dead with his wife’s body in the trunk of their car outside the West Milton Municipal Building murdered her and another woman before killing himself, West Milton police said.
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October 27, 2025 at 9:04 PM
West Milton police said that early Saturday, Jacob Prichard murdered his wife and his coworker, then put his wife's body in the trunk of the car, drove to the West Milton Municipal Building, opened the trunk, and shot himself.
The man is from D.C., and was playing the Imperial March (the song they play behind Darth Vader).
Man detained after playing ‘Star Wars’ song behind Ohio National guardsman files lawsuit
A man suing the District of Columbia claims police officers violated his free speech rights when they detained him for following an Ohio National Guard patrol while playing Darth Vader’s theme song from “Star Wars” on his phone
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October 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The man is from D.C., and was playing the Imperial March (the song they play behind Darth Vader).
This is a bizarre story, and has local connections - in addition to the Utah conviction, he was also convicted of sexual assault of a fellow Sinclair Community College student and was under a fraud investigation in Montgomery County
US man arrested in Scotland and convicted of Utah rape gets at least 5 years in prison
A U.S. man authorities say faked his death and fled to the United Kingdom to avoid rape charges has been sentenced to at least five years in prison
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October 21, 2025 at 1:38 AM
This is a bizarre story, and has local connections - in addition to the Utah conviction, he was also convicted of sexual assault of a fellow Sinclair Community College student and was under a fraud investigation in Montgomery County
U.S. Marshals and Ohio parole authorities were on the lookout for this man for something like a year and a half before he was arrested.
Man gets prison for shooting ex, stealing her SUV
A man who was accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend and stealing her SUV in 2023 has been sentenced to prison.
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October 20, 2025 at 10:41 PM
U.S. Marshals and Ohio parole authorities were on the lookout for this man for something like a year and a half before he was arrested.
They were accused of shooting and killing a man who was found dead in a crashed car in Dayton.
Pair gets up to life in prison for murdering man found dead in crashed car in Dayton
Two people will spend up to life in prison for shooting and killing a man found dead in a vehicle crashed into a power pole in Dayton.
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October 15, 2025 at 9:41 PM
They were accused of shooting and killing a man who was found dead in a crashed car in Dayton.
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“The absolute goal is to chill the ability of the public to get information when it comes to law enforcement and police violence, plain and simple. They want to restrict that access and make it as difficult as possible,” a local attorney said. daytondailynews.com/local/after-...
After $7M jail death payout, sheriff’s office to charge up to $750 for jail video
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and Dayton Police Department are both charging for labor costs to produce most video records requests — $75 per hour, the maximum permitted under an Ohio law tha...
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October 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM
“The absolute goal is to chill the ability of the public to get information when it comes to law enforcement and police violence, plain and simple. They want to restrict that access and make it as difficult as possible,” a local attorney said. daytondailynews.com/local/after-...
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Politicians love announcing major groundbreakings for employers who say they will create thousands of good paying jobs. But those press conferences come at a price. @thomasgnau.bsky.social looked into whether billions in Ohio incentive programs pay off. daytondailynews.com/local/ohio-g...
Ohio gives companies billions in tax breaks. It it worth it? 7 key takeaways from our reporting
Editor’s note: Every Sunday Josh Sweigart, editor of investigations and solutions journalism, brings you the top stories from the Dayton Daily News and major stories over the past week you may have mi...
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October 13, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Politicians love announcing major groundbreakings for employers who say they will create thousands of good paying jobs. But those press conferences come at a price. @thomasgnau.bsky.social looked into whether billions in Ohio incentive programs pay off. daytondailynews.com/local/ohio-g...
The delays are still because pharmacies don't want to sell Ohio the drugs used in lethal injections.
Execution delayed again for Dayton man who beat grandparents, uncle to death, burned house
The execution of a man convicted of killing his uncle and grandparents before setting their Dayton home on fire in 1997 has been postponed again.
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October 11, 2025 at 1:13 AM
The delays are still because pharmacies don't want to sell Ohio the drugs used in lethal injections.
The board of education agreed to reinstate the teachers, on the condition they agree to a "Last Chance Agreement"
Miamisburg teachers to stay, with conditions, after Charlie Kirk comments
Following an executive session Thursday afternoon, the Miamisburg Board of Education voted to reinstate teachers who were put on administrative leave over comments made about conservative political activist Charlie Kirk.
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October 10, 2025 at 2:43 AM
The board of education agreed to reinstate the teachers, on the condition they agree to a "Last Chance Agreement"
The attorneys for the estate are saying that Children Services should have gotten Hershall out of that home in the months before his death.
Estate of Dayton 7-year-old sues counties, Children Services for wrongful death
Attorneys for the estate of a non-verbal boy with autism who was allegedly killed by his mother’s boyfriend are suing Montgomery and Clark counties along with several others for wrongful death and negligence.
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October 9, 2025 at 2:47 AM
The attorneys for the estate are saying that Children Services should have gotten Hershall out of that home in the months before his death.
He allegedly filed false liens against the judge that was presiding over his wire fraud trial.
Georgia man accused of retaliating against federal judge in Beavercreek wire fraud case
A Georgia man who previously was accused in federal court of trying to deposit millions of dollars in ill-gotten tax refunds is facing more charges after he allegedly tried to file a false lien against the property of the judge in his prior case.
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October 8, 2025 at 12:30 AM
He allegedly filed false liens against the judge that was presiding over his wire fraud trial.
The Laugh Zone House of Comedy announced that it is closing its doors due to "unforseen circumstances" just over a year since their grand opening.
Dayton Black-owned comedy venue announces closure
Dayton’s first Black-owned comedy venue announced it will be closing its doors, according to an announcement posted on social media.
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October 6, 2025 at 11:28 PM
The Laugh Zone House of Comedy announced that it is closing its doors due to "unforseen circumstances" just over a year since their grand opening.
A Dayton man has been found guilty on all charges after he was accused of murdering a man that was found shot multiple times inside a crashed car.
Dayton man guilty of murdering man found shot multiple times in crashed car
A Dayton man has been found guilty on all charges after he was accused of shooting a man that was found shot multiple times inside his car that crashed into a pole.
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October 2, 2025 at 11:22 PM
A Dayton man has been found guilty on all charges after he was accused of murdering a man that was found shot multiple times inside a crashed car.
A Dayton man accused of causing a head-on crash while running from police when he dodged around tire deflation devices has pleaded guilty.
Dayton man pleads guilty in serious crash while running from police
A Dayton man accused of causing a head-on crash while running from police when he dodged around tire deflation devices has pleaded guilty.
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October 2, 2025 at 2:30 AM
A Dayton man accused of causing a head-on crash while running from police when he dodged around tire deflation devices has pleaded guilty.
The Eaton High School band director accused of having sexual relationships with students has pleaded guilty.
Eaton band director pleads guilty to sexual crimes with students
The Eaton High School band director accused of having sexual relationships with students has pleaded guilty.
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October 2, 2025 at 1:33 AM
The Eaton High School band director accused of having sexual relationships with students has pleaded guilty.
Check your fridges!
Alert: Walmart, Trader Joe’s pre-cooked pasta could contain listeria
A public health alert has been issued for pre-cooked pasta from Walmart and Trader Joe’s that could be contaminated with listeria.
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October 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Check your fridges!
Mostly, the charges in our area are for solicitation, or trying to pay for sex
Substitute teacher, former officer among human trafficking operation arrests in Southwest Ohio
Nine people from southwest Ohio, including an area substitute teacher and a former police officer, have been arrested and charged as part of a statewide human trafficking operation.
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September 30, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Mostly, the charges in our area are for solicitation, or trying to pay for sex
When my wife and I just started dating, we went during an odd time of the day to "get me over my fear of roller coasters." There was no line for the Vortex (the wife's favorite), so we rode it six times in a row. I still hate roller coasters but we got married, so not too shabby. I give it a 9/10
With more than 50 years of history, Warren County amusement park Kings Island has had several closed and retired attractions, while adding new ones to thrill visitors.
The retired roller coasters of Kings Island
With more than 50 years of history, Warren County amusement park Kings Island has had several closed and retired attractions, while adding new ones to thrill visitors.
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June 24, 2025 at 9:34 PM
When my wife and I just started dating, we went during an odd time of the day to "get me over my fear of roller coasters." There was no line for the Vortex (the wife's favorite), so we rode it six times in a row. I still hate roller coasters but we got married, so not too shabby. I give it a 9/10
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New report identifies anti-LGBTQ+ incidents in Ohio - via @ohiocapitaljournal.com daytondailynews.com/local/new-re...
New report identifies anti-LGBTQ+ incidents in Ohio
Editor’s note: This story originally appeared in the Ohio Capital Journal.
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June 9, 2025 at 12:23 PM
New report identifies anti-LGBTQ+ incidents in Ohio - via @ohiocapitaljournal.com daytondailynews.com/local/new-re...