Daniel Susco
@danielsusco.bsky.social
Breaking news reporter for the Dayton Daily News, Hamilton Journal-News and Springfield News-Sun. Lover of "little" history.
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On a related note I had the fried pork and rice. It was amazing.
I visited Rose Goute Creole restaurant in Springfield today to talk to people about the impact of TPS for Haitians being extended by a court order. Here's what people told me. springfieldnewssun.com/news/this-is...
‘This is good for us’: Diners at Springfield Haitian restaurant react to judge blocking end of TPS for Haiti
Rose Goute Creole restaurant in Springfield saw a small lunch rush Tuesday afternoon, with several patrons saying they came specifically to support Haitian business.
springfieldnewssun.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:18 PM
On a related note I had the fried pork and rice. It was amazing.
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“We cannot give ourselves the luxury of living as if everything is normal,” a Springfield Haitian advocate said, pointing to an ever-changing federal situation. springfieldnewssun.com/news/springf...
Springfield advocates energized with end of TPS blocked; critics await appeal
A judge’s decision to halt the end of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti has galvanized advocates in Springfield, as critics in the city call the ruling a setback and await an appeal they hope will ...
springfieldnewssun.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:40 PM
“We cannot give ourselves the luxury of living as if everything is normal,” a Springfield Haitian advocate said, pointing to an ever-changing federal situation. springfieldnewssun.com/news/springf...
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Two women who were sexually abused as minors by a former church music director are suing the United Methodist Church in Ohio, alleging church leaders did not do enough to protect them from the abuse, which began in 2012 and continued for years afterward daytondailynews.com/local/lawsui...
Lawsuit alleges church leaders ignored warnings of sexual abuse
Two women who were sexually abused as minors by a former church music director have brought a lawsuit against the United Methodist Church in Ohio, alleging the church leaders did not do enough to prot...
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February 4, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Two women who were sexually abused as minors by a former church music director are suing the United Methodist Church in Ohio, alleging church leaders did not do enough to protect them from the abuse, which began in 2012 and continued for years afterward daytondailynews.com/local/lawsui...
“These birds live in the parks district for a reason. They are imprinted to humans, and do not know how to survive on their own,” the parks district said.
Trained red-tailed hawk missing after enclosure broken at Darke County park
A trained red-tailed hawk is missing after someone broke open an enclosure at a Darke County park.
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February 5, 2026 at 12:13 AM
“These birds live in the parks district for a reason. They are imprinted to humans, and do not know how to survive on their own,” the parks district said.
A federal district judge on Monday evening issued a ruling that blocks the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from terminating Temporary Protected Status for Haiti.
‘Weeping in relief’: Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protected status for Haitians
A federal district judge on Monday evening issued a ruling that blocks the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from terminating Temporary Protected Status for Haiti, a decision that impacts potentially thousands of Haitian people who live in Springfield and Clark County.
www.daytondailynews.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:31 AM
A federal district judge on Monday evening issued a ruling that blocks the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from terminating Temporary Protected Status for Haiti.
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The Springfield metro area had the worst job losses in the state in the last year, according to new federal survey data, and some believe there are bound to be more layoffs and job cuts if Haitian nationals in the community lose their work permits. daytondailynews.com/local/spring...
Springfield has the worst job losses in Ohio: Haiti TPS ending could make it worse
The Springfield metro area had the worst job losses in the state in the last year, according to new federal survey data, and some researchers and leaders believe there are bound to be more layoffs and...
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February 2, 2026 at 1:49 PM
The Springfield metro area had the worst job losses in the state in the last year, according to new federal survey data, and some believe there are bound to be more layoffs and job cuts if Haitian nationals in the community lose their work permits. daytondailynews.com/local/spring...
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St. John Missionary Baptist Church was over capacity as hundreds supported Springfield’s Haitian community while advocating for the extension of Temporary Protected Status Monday morning.
Hundreds show support for Springfield Haitians at faith event on eve of TPS ending
St. John Missionary Baptist Church was over capacity as hundreds supported Springfield’s Haitian community while advocating for the extension of Temporary Protected Status Monday morning.
www.springfieldnewssun.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM
St. John Missionary Baptist Church was over capacity as hundreds supported Springfield’s Haitian community while advocating for the extension of Temporary Protected Status Monday morning.
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When Keket Moise opened her restaurant in 2024, she was following a path trod by many of her fellow Haitian refugees.
Haitian-owned business faces closure as immigrants flee Springfield
When Keket Moise opened her restaurant in 2024, she was following a path trod by many of her fellow Haitian refugees.
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January 30, 2026 at 11:12 PM
When Keket Moise opened her restaurant in 2024, she was following a path trod by many of her fellow Haitian refugees.
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“I think the taking away of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians is a mistake. I think it’s a mistake from a policy point of view for a couple reasons,” DeWine said. Read DeWine's reasons in this story by @averykreemer.bsky.social : daytondailynews.com/local/dewine...
DeWine: Revoking Haitian immigrants’ status a ‘mistake’, feds mum on enforcement
In a Friday press briefing ahead of a looming Tuesday expiration date for the legal status of many Springfield Haitians, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said the federal decision is a mistake and that he’s stil...
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January 30, 2026 at 4:26 PM
“I think the taking away of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians is a mistake. I think it’s a mistake from a policy point of view for a couple reasons,” DeWine said. Read DeWine's reasons in this story by @averykreemer.bsky.social : daytondailynews.com/local/dewine...
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Many Springfield residents are gearing up for a potential influx of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in the city next week after Temporary Protected Status runs out for Haitians. springfieldnewssun.com/news/springf...
Springfield residents mobilize ahead of potential ICE enforcement next week
Many Springfield residents are gearing up for a potential influx of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in the city next week after Temporary Protected Status runs out for Haitians.
springfieldnewssun.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Many Springfield residents are gearing up for a potential influx of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in the city next week after Temporary Protected Status runs out for Haitians. springfieldnewssun.com/news/springf...
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Some say many Springfield Haitians fled to surrounding communities as anti-immigrant rhetoric flared. But available data analyzed by this news outlet shows many have stayed in Springfield, and some new families have come into the community. springfieldnewssun.com/news/how-man...
How many Haitian immigrants live in Springfield? Here’s what we know
The number of Haitian immigrants in Springfield is estimated at between 10,000-15,000 people, which would amount to potentially one-fourth of the city’s total population.
springfieldnewssun.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Some say many Springfield Haitians fled to surrounding communities as anti-immigrant rhetoric flared. But available data analyzed by this news outlet shows many have stayed in Springfield, and some new families have come into the community. springfieldnewssun.com/news/how-man...
Blood tests of Doniell Snow, 55, found that his blood alcohol content was about three times the legal limit at 0.234 and 0.273 at the time of the crash. The legal limit for BAC in Ohio while driving is 0.08.
Autopsy finds alcohol in system of wrong-way driver in deadly Huber Heights crash
An autopsy of a wrong-way driver that caused a crash that killed two Greenon teenagers has found that he had a significant amount of alcohol in his system, according to documents from the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office.
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January 21, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Blood tests of Doniell Snow, 55, found that his blood alcohol content was about three times the legal limit at 0.234 and 0.273 at the time of the crash. The legal limit for BAC in Ohio while driving is 0.08.
A Dayton man has been indicted on over two dozen child pornography charges while on parole for the same charges in Clinton County.
Dayton man on parole for child pornography gets new child porn charges
A Dayton man has been indicted on over two dozen child pornography charges while on parole for similar charges in Clinton County.
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January 16, 2026 at 12:22 AM
A Dayton man has been indicted on over two dozen child pornography charges while on parole for the same charges in Clinton County.
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15 Dayton Daily News investigations that had an impact in 2025
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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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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.