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Beavercreek

MrFancyMan’s sourdough baked goods are used at 2 local coffee shops in Dayton region2h ago

Beavercreek’s Project Kona celebrates first tenant

Halal Burgers is expected to open in early April at 2624 Colonel Glenn Highway in Fairborn near Wright State University. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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Halal Burgers to open third location in region near Wright State

Dunkin's next-generation stores are pouring cold beverages through a tap system. CONTRIBUTED

Dunkin' to open second location in Beavercreek near The Mall at Fairfield Commons

Bellbrook

Police probe Fairborn school bus incident involving aide, special needs child

Beavercreek High School students study in the district's new computer science career tech class Thursday November 21, 2024. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

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Several big school districts to have tax levy votes in May election

Stephen Martinek of Sugarcreek Twp. planted six apple trees in 2015 on his farm. After nearly 10 years of learning and growing, he’s hosting his first public cider pour at Joui Wine in downtown Dayton on Feb. 16. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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Growing apples for a decade has local farmer ready to launch ciderworks: ‘You should be...

Barry Bagels is opening a second location in the Dayton region this summer on Wilmington Pike in Sugarcreek Twp. (FACEBOOK PHOTO).

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Barry Bagels to open second location in Dayton region

Brookville

Big crowd discusses Brookville land development plan after ‘Keep it Rural’ fight

Couple sues Brookville, claims city workers left yard ‘a barren moonscape’

Brookville Mayor Chuck Letner (left) and Vice Mayor James Zimmerlin

Brookville mayor, vice mayor keep their jobs as voters reject recall effort

Scramble by Cafe 19, a new breakfast restaurant with French toast, waffles, biscuits and gravy, sandwiches and platters, is open in Brookville at 302 Market Street (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO).

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Scramble by Cafe 19 in Brookville to close: ‘We hate to become another statistic’

Centerville

Washington Twp. is starting the second phase of the Gateway Plaza project to improve Countryside Park. This phase will create a plaza with features like a spray fountain, restrooms, and an outdoor performance space, enhancing recreation programs and community events. CONTRIBUTED

Washington Twp. to launch second phase of Gateway Plaza project at Countryside Park

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Halal Burgers to open third location in region near Wright State

A marijuana dispensary in Adrian, Michigan sells cannabis to an Ohio customer shortly before the 2023 vote in which Ohioans legalized recreational marijuana. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

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Centerville bans recreational cannabis dispensaries, keeps medical options open

A car crashed into a pediatric practice Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the corner of Far Hills Avenue and East Rahn Road. CONTRIBUTED

Car hits Kettering pediatrician’s office; ‘very fortunate no serious injuries’

Clayton

The Gem City Kitchen is now at the Dayton Arcade serving up homestyle food

Clayton city council gave a developer rezoning approval in a plan to build more than 500 homes on vacant land south of Sweet Potato Ridge Road, just across the street from a suburban development in the neighboring city of Union. MARSHALL GORBY / STAFF

Clayton council OKs huge 529-home development in third vote; tension continues

After complaints from a "Keep it Rural" group, Clayton city council stopped a proposal in January to build more than 500 homes on vacant land south of Sweet Potato Ridge Road, just across the street from a suburban development in the neighboring city of Union. But then Council reconsidered and reversed the decision Feb. 6. MARSHALL GORBY / STAFF

Clayton council angers some by reversing vote, approving massive 529-home plan

Pair with gunshot wounds walk into MVH North on Sunday

Dayton

FILE — Nurses administer a a Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella virus vaccine at Seminole Hospital District in Seminole, Texas on Feb. 24, 2025. A raging measles outbreak in West Texas, which has so far killed one child, has not abated and may have taken root in New Mexico, state health officials reported on Friday. (Desiree Rios/The New York Times)

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Ohio reports its first measles case of the year20m ago

Part of the upper level of the building at 34 N. Main St. remained exposed Thursday. THOMAS GNAU/STAFF

No warning of building’s condition downtown, city exec says1h ago

19-year-old indicted in hit-and-run crash that killed Dayton woman2h ago

MrFancyMan’s sourdough baked goods are used at 2 local coffee shops in Dayton region2h ago

Englewood

$The Grocery Outlet bargain market, located at 606 Taywood Road in Englewood held its grand opening Thursday, March 13, 2025. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF$

National bargain grocery store opens new local location

Clayton council OKs huge 529-home development in third vote; tension continues

Bockrath Flooring & Rugs, a Dayton area business since 1959, has teamed up with We Care Arts to bring an artist’s drawing to life through a rug. Pictured is Rachel K., who won this year’s rug design challenge. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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Dayton flooring company turns artist’s work into a rug to be auctioned

Clayton council angers some by reversing vote, approving massive 529-home plan

Fairborn

$Demolition at Yellow Springs high school Wednesday, March 19, 2025. MARSHALL GORBY \STAFF$

Demolition underway at Yellow Springs High School; part of $55M facilities plan1h ago

MrFancyMan’s sourdough baked goods are used at 2 local coffee shops in Dayton region2h ago

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Halal Burgers to open third location in region near Wright State

$An oversized load turned from Dayton Drive onto Central Avenue in Fairborn Thursday, March 20, 2025. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF$

Superload in Fairborn, Beavercreek Twp. to cause moving road closure Thursday

Huber Heights

Montgomery County Common Pleas Courtroom. JIM NOELKER/STAFF FILE

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Dog trainer accused of scamming customers, mistreating animals gets probation

Three infants were allegedly injured while at Anna's Early Beginnings Child Care and Learning Center according to a Huber Heights Police Department investigation. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF

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‘We were in shock’: Day care center boasts top state rating as police probe 3 infants...

Huber Heights day care accused of negligence after 3-month-old suffers brain injury

Alematic Artisan Ales in Huber Heights is celebrating National Cereal Day on Friday, March 7 with the release of three cereal-infused beers (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO).

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For National Cereal Day, a Huber Heights brewery is launching 3 cereal-infused beers

Kettering

Former Kettering Schools employee pleads guilty to lesser charges in sex case

Car hits Kettering pediatrician’s office; ‘very fortunate no serious injuries’

Sen. Bernie Moreno, speaking to a Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce audience at the NCR County Club Tuesday March 18, 2025. THOMAS GNAU/Staff Writer

Sen. Moreno praises Wright-Patt, ‘efficiency’ efforts in chamber address

Fire destroyed playground equipment over the weekend at State Farm Park in Kettering. JEN BALDUF/STAFF

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Did you see something? Fire destroys playground set at Kettering park

Lebanon

Park officials want to hear from the public as it works on a strategic plan to guide the Warren County Park District into the future. Shown is the golf course at Armco Park. STAFF FILE PHOTO

Warren County Park District holds open houses, seeks input on parks' future

The Lebanon Correctional Institution. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

High Court awards $1K to former LCI prisoner who doesn’t get inmate handbook

Warren County woman indicted in felony election fraud case over false signatures

Warren County shelter takes hundreds of small animals; 5 dogs found dead

Miamisburg

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Halal Burgers to open third location in region near Wright State

Miamisburg police are investigating a homicide on Golden Arrow Court after officers found a woman shot multiple times Wednesday night on March 12, 2025. MARSHALL GORBY/STAFF

Man accused of shooting woman multiple times in Miamisburg charged with murder

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Dog trainer accused of scamming customers, mistreating animals gets probation

Crave Cure Kitchen, an online order only restaurant located at 1933 S. Alex Road in West Carrollton, is expected to open mid-July or August. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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Mother-daughter team to open new late night food option in West Carrollton

Moraine

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Man sentenced to 2 years in Moraine bank robbery

Man arrested after guns, stolen vehicles found in Moraine

Winsupply Inc. and Mined XAI teams work together. Winsupply has acquired a minority stake in Dayton AI company Mined XAI. CONTRIBUTED/MINED XAI

Winsupply acquires minority stake in a Dayton AI company

Annetta Williams, finance director for the city of Moraine.

Moraine hires new finance director

Oakwood

MrFancyMan’s sourdough baked goods are used at 2 local coffee shops in Dayton region2h ago

Forza Fitness owner Dominic Anastasio, center, is flanked by trainers Jonathan Catedral and Rachel Golem. The new gym is at 3012 Far Hills Ave. in Kettering near East Dorothy Lane. CONTRIBUTED

Oakwood grad opens new gym in Kettering

Oakwood Mayor Bill Duncan delivered the annual State of the City address during this week’s council meeting, and highlighted some of the projects that he feels have moved the city forward. STAFF FILE

Mayor touts Oakwood as region’s premier residential community

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Several big school districts to have tax levy votes in May election

Springboro

$Kids R Kids in Springboro. MARSHALL GORBY \STAFF$

How often are child care centers sanctioned in Ohio? What our investigation found

Heather Sartin, parent of a Dennis Elementary School second-grader, speaks to the Springboro Board of Education during its meeting Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in the high school library. JEN BALDUF/STAFF

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Parents upset about Springboro schools’ handling of knife, threat on bus

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3 Cincinnati men indicted in Springboro break-in, high-speed chase on I-75

Warren County Park District holds open houses, seeks input on parks' future

Trotwood

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Man sentenced at least 18 years in homicide, Trotwood house fire

Clayton council OKs huge 529-home development in third vote; tension continues

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Man sentenced to 2 years in 18-year-old’s shooting death in Trotwood

Broasted chicken restaurant opens in Trotwood; it was first a food truck

Troy

Fire at Troy’s historic Overfield Tavern Museum ruled accidental; work continues

In many communities, residents have asked for certain library books to be reviewed for appropriateness in the past few years. JEREMY P. KELLEY / STAFF

State audit shows Piqua Library overpaid director; mistake now corrected

More than 20 iconic Frisch's Big Boy statues can be found in a gated area dubbed on social media as the “Big Boy Graveyard” in Cincinnati. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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Big Boy-linked restaurant coming to closed Troy Frisch’s site

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‘We were in shock’: Day care center boasts top state rating as police probe 3 infants...

Vandalia

A GE Aerospace welder on the job. GE photo

GE to invest nearly $26M in Dayton this year

Clayton council OKs huge 529-home development in third vote; tension continues

$The site of a proposed housing development south of Interstate 70, on the east side of South Brown School Road. Poplar Creek Road serves as northern border of site. Southern border of site sits just south of Foxfire Trail. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF$

Vandalia council OKs housing subdivision plans for South Brown School Road

Incoming Vandalia Police Chief Brandon Sucher, left, will replace former Chief Kurt Althouse, right, who now serves as the city manager. CONTRIBUTED

Vandalia police captain to assume chief role

Waynesville

From left to right: Veil Perez of the Dayton-based Dracula themed party rock band DracMina, Lindsay Hastings of Literary Adventures in Waynesville and Jon Wahl as Edgar Allan Poe during the Literary Adventures Night of Poe event in downtown Waynesville on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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PHOTOS: Night of Poe in downtown Waynesville

A Warren County township is considering noise restrictions at homes and certain businesses with violators facing fines up to $1,000. FILE

Warren County community considers restricting noise levels

Waynesville Elementary School. CONTRIBUTED

Waynesville teacher moved to unpaid leave during court case on theft charge

Hundreds of Warren County residents waited in line Sunday at the board of elections in Lebanon on the final day of early voting before the Nov. 5 general election. NICK BLIZZARD/STAFF

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Election: Thousands cast their ballots Sunday on final day of Ohio early voting

West Carrollton

$Chief Doug Woodard is retiring Sunday, March 9, after 40 years in law enforcement, 37 of them with West Carrollton. Woodard has been the city's police chief since 2013. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF$

‘How can I help?’ Police chief retires after 37 years in West Carrollton

West Carrollton Police Chief Doug Woodard

West Carrollton police chief retiring after nearly 40-year career

Crews work to demolish an office building at 1129 Miamisburg-Centerville Road in West Carrollton Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. The 3-story facility just off Interstate 75 was damaged in a November 2023 fire. MARSHALL GORBY/STAFF

Prominent office building at I-75 and Ohio 725 demolished; hit by fire in 2023

West Carrollton is seeking the financial means to remediate a 27-acre site that was formerly home to a wastewater treatment facility. It aims to prepare the land for recreation opportunities. STAFF FILE PHOTO

West Carrollton hopes to clean up waste site, create adventure park, camping

Xenia

$Demolition at Yellow Springs high school Wednesday, March 19, 2025. MARSHALL GORBY \STAFF$

Demolition underway at Yellow Springs High School; part of $55M facilities plan1h ago

186,000 gallons of beer on the wall: Yellow Springs Brewery has momentum, adds new beer...

$This house located at 271 E. Second Street was one of five properties originally sold to Xenia’s community improvement corporation, as part of a project to stoke infill development in the city. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF$

Xenia adjusts Home Preservation Project amid ‘great interest’ in infill development

A drug bust in Xenia conducted by three different Ohio law enforcement agencies resulted in the seizure of guns, ammo, and more than 10,000 Xanax pills. CONTRIBUTED

Police drug bust in Xenia seizes guns, pot, shrooms, and 10,000 pills