EARLIER: Local drug deaths: Hundreds die, but ‘it’s a lot less’ than expected
The entire community’s response to the opioid crisis — from those focusing on treatment to law enforcement to education — has helped bring the number of deaths down, said Dan Suffoletto, Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County spokesman.
“It’s not just one thing that reduced the number of deaths. It’s everyone working together,” he said.
We’re working to learn more and will update this page as details become available.
In Other News
1
Tipp City school board will pay to settle Open Meetings Act complaint
2
3 seriously injured, including 2 children, in Darke County crash
3
Should schools get parents’ consent before giving kids meds? State bill...
4
Franklin to close a school, realign elementary schools by grade level...
5
Dayton opposes Dollar General liquor license alleging trash, litter...