Mary Evans, our talented colleague and friend, passed away suddenly in June 2025. Mary’s reporting talents are known to all in the Miami Valley, with much of her important work highlighting the challenges facing returned citizens featuring on WYSO. At the Journalism Lab, she worked tirelessly to share her skills with young people, regularly appearing in schools and colleges around Dayton and beyond. Read Journalism Lab co-founder Nick Hrkman’s eulogy to Mary here.
Check back soon for details on how we will be honoring Mary’s memory.