| Ohio’s place in the defense industry got stronger this week, state leaders said. Growing U.S. defense contractor Anduril Industries unveiled plans to build an advanced manufacturing facility in central Ohio, adding 4,000 jobs by 2035. Not that the Buckeye State’s place in the defense pantheon was ever really in doubt. Ohio is home to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the global headquarters of GE Aerospace, the NASA Glenn Research Center, and more than a few other federal and military installations that contribute nearly $40 billion to the overall economy, according to state figures. Anduril is the latest entrant. And a big one, at that. Defense firm to bring 4,000 manufacturing jobs to Ohio An artist's rendering of the Anduril facility planned near Rickenbacker International Airport. Contributed. Credit: AP What happened: Defense technology firm Anduril Industries will build a large manufacturing facility in Pickaway County, bringing a key Air Force vendor to an area about 80 miles from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the Dayton area, state leaders said in a private briefing Wednesday and a public announcement Thursday. Why it matters: This is the largest single job creation and new payroll project in Ohio’s history and is projected to add nearly $1 billion to Ohio’s gross domestic product, according to JobsOhio, the state’s private development arm. Read the story. Select Industries has closed Heid Avenue facility, president’s letter says A sign at the visitors parking lot to Select Industries' 60 Heid Ave. plant on Jan. 14, 2025. THOMAS GNAU/STAFF What happened: A Jan. 9 letter over the signature of Select Industries Corp. President Tim Claude said business has ended at the company’s Heid Avenue plant in North Dayton. Locked: While company representatives did not immediately respond to calls and emails seeking more information, visitor entrances to both of the company’s Dayton plants, on Heid and nearby on Janney Road, were locked Tuesday morning. It’s unclear how many employees are impacted. An Ohio Department of Job and Family Services spokesman told me he does not have a WARN (Worker Adjustment Retraining Notice Act) letter from the business. Read the story. How Dayton Children’s is extending primary care services Dr. Greg Eberhart, founding partner for Cornerstone Pediatrics, holds up the Dayton Children's logo with members of his staff. Cornerstone Pediatrics, located in Springboro at 3333 W. Tech Rd., was recently acquired by Dayton Children's, so staff there will become Dayton Children's employees while the office will continue to keep its same name. CONTRIBUTED What happened: Dayton Children’s is expanding its primary care services along both north and south Interstate-75 after acquiring two independent pediatric offices. Cornerstone Pediatrics, a primary care office in Springboro at Dayton Children’s south campus, and Shelby Pediatrics, a primary care office in Sidney, will become part of the Dayton Children’s health system while maintaining their own identities. Next steps: Both offices will operate under their current names but will be owned by Dayton Children’s. “We are committed to caring for the children in our area and continuously look at ways to serve them better,” said Dr. Greg Eberhart, founding partner for Cornerstone Pediatrics. Read the story. Court sides with Wright State in $4.5M lawsuit over ‘handshake agreement’ with consulting group Ron Wine. TY GREENLEES / STAFF The ruling: The Ohio Court of Claims found in favor of Wright State University in a former consultant’s years-long lawsuit against the university, ruling that the lack of a written contract failed to bolster the consultant’s arguments that Wright State owed him millions of dollars. What they’re saying: “I chose to trust their (Wright State University’s) word and the commitment made to us by the leadership of the university to the detriment of my company and associates,” former university consultant Ron Wine said. “It is a decision I will always deeply regret.” A university spokesman declined to comment. Read the story. City of Centerville fights court decision in favor of Sheetz, Elsa’s Hundreds of people visit the new Sheetz in Springfield Twp. Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023 during their grand opening. The new gas station, convenience store and restaurant is located at 4700 S. Charleston Pike. The grand opening offered give aways, raffle prizes and cheap gas. The new Sheetz is the company's 89th store in Ohio. BILL LACKEY/STAFF Credit: Bill Lackey The Centerville-Sheetz saga continues. The latest: The city of Centerville is appealing a Montgomery County Common Pleas Court judge’s decision that could allow the construction of a Sheetz gas station and convenience store at 6318 Far Hills Ave., current site of an Elsa’s Mexican Restaurant. Why it matters: “This is not just about one project — it is about maintaining our ability as Centerville’s elected representatives to make decisions that reflect and protect the values and priorities of our community,” Centerville Mayor Brooks Compton said in a statement. Read the story. The earlier story: Court rules in favor of Sheetz. Contact me: As always, thank you for reading. You can reach me at [email protected]. I’m also on X, where direct messages are open, LinkedIn and on our Dayton Business page. Quick hits A three-day weekend is ahead: Here are 10 ideas on what to do. 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