Montgomery Co. News

Montgomery County Common Pleas Courtroom. JIM NOELKER/STAFF FILE

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Vandalia man sentenced to at least 3 years for child porn

Rookies from the Cincinnati Bengals shared a meal with airmen and hosted a football camp for kids at Wright Patterson Air Force Base on Friday, June 6, 2025. LONDON BISHOP/STAFF

Bengals rookies visit Wright-Patterson, host athletic camp for military children

The lobby of the Kettering Health Springfield. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

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Kettering Health’s MyChart access returning next week, CEO says

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Espresso martini flights at Mr. Boro’s Tavern meet demand for trendy drink

Wingstop is opening a new location next week in the Dayton region.

Wingstop near Miami Valley South in Sugarcreek Twp. opens next week

Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. JIM NOELKER/STAFF FILE

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Man pleads guilty in 2024 SWAT standoff at Butler Twp. hotel on Miller Lane

Brad Hausfeld (left) and Dannie Ball are co-founders of Planting Seeds in Springboro, which accepts donations of new and lightly used furniture, appliances, and household items and distribute these items to those in need and without means. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF

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Nonprofit aims to transform lives through furniture donations, shared faith

Bill’s Donut Shop is located at 268 N. Main St. in Centerville. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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It’s National Donut Day: Freebies, raffles happening across the Dayton region

A basin of water on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base on Thursday June 5, 2025, part of a system designed to capture and filter contaminants from water on the base's Area B. THOMAS GNAU/STAFF

Wright Patt stands as ‘test case’ in war against ‘forever chemicals’

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The best donuts in the Dayton region: Where to find them for National Donut Day

A rendering of the first proposed building for the onMain project on the former Montgomery County Fairgrounds site on South Main Street in Dayton. CONTRIBUTED BY NBBJ

Plans for onMain’s first building at old county fairgrounds show flashy look

Centerville

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Wingstop near Miami Valley South in Sugarcreek Twp. opens next week

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It’s National Donut Day: Freebies, raffles happening across the Dayton region

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The best donuts in the Dayton region: Where to find them for National Donut Day

Clayton

The 48th annual Troy Strawberry Festival took place on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2, 2024 in downtown Troy and the Great Miami River levee. Featured festivities included strawberry themed foods, vendors, live music and more. Here are scenes from Saturday plus a behind the scenes glimpse at the making of the festival’s famous strawberry donuts by Troy Music Boosters volunteers at Troy Memorial Stadium. This year’s festival theme was Blooming Berries. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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Troy Strawberry Festival to have 2 stages of entertainment, car show and more

Next Level Game Lounge, formerly Englewood Fun Center, is closed. AIMEE HANCOCK/STAFF

Next Level Game Lounge north of Dayton closed ‘until further notice’

Man accused of shooting into ex’s car, Huber Heights house pleads guilty

Child seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle in Clayton Saturday afternoon

Dayton

Bengals rookies visit Wright-Patterson, host athletic camp for military children

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Kettering Health’s MyChart access returning next week, CEO says

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Espresso martini flights at Mr. Boro’s Tavern meet demand for trendy drink

Englewood

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Troy Strawberry Festival to have 2 stages of entertainment, car show and more

Next Level Game Lounge north of Dayton closed ‘until further notice’

The Vandalia Justice Center is home to the Municipal Court and the Police Department.

3 facing charges after reportedly taking man to Englewood bank to rob him

3 arrested, guns recovered after trio reportedly takes person to bank to rob them

Huber Heights

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Woman sentenced to 30 days in crash that killed Northmont senior, injured 5

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Troy Strawberry Festival to have 2 stages of entertainment, car show and more

Huber Heights road near Carriage Trails closing for 2-3 weeks for sewer work

Kettering

New date set for grand opening of Three Birds in Dayton

Kettering police are investigating a deadly shooting Friday, May 10, 2024, following a report that a son shot his father at a house in the 2700 block of Haig Avenue. JEN BALDUF/STAFF

Kettering man pleads guilty to lesser charge in father’s death

Doug Sorrell on his horse Billy Ray and dressed as one-eyed sheriff Rooster Cogburn portrayed in film by John Wayne and Jeff Bridges. He was named the 2025 Holiday at Home grand marshal. CONTRIBUTED

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Hall of Fame auctioneer is 2025 Holiday at Home grand marshal

County Line widening crews plan to start paving the County Line Road/Dorothy Lane intersection at 4 a.m. Saturday in 2022 with the goal of completing work there by 1 p.m., said Kettering’s Chad Ingle, a project manager. FILE

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Repaving of major Kettering road starts this week, stretches 3 miles

Miamisburg

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Nonprofit aims to transform lives through furniture donations, shared faith

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It’s National Donut Day: Freebies, raffles happening across the Dayton region

Miamisburg is the latest community to take action to ban cannabis businesses within city limits.
The ban, which includes growers, processors and dispensaries, was approved by city council Tuesday, June 3. STAFF FILE PHOTO

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Miamisburg bans cannabis businesses before state law changes

Moraine

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It’s National Donut Day: Freebies, raffles happening across the Dayton region

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Moraine man pleads guilty in child porn investigation

Winsupply Dayton Electrical, formerly known as Winsupply of North Dayton, moved to its new location at 3184 Kettering Blvd. in Moraine. CREDIT: Jon Shepherd/Winsupply

Winsupply Dayton Electrical relocates to larger space in Moraine

There is a proposal to demolish the brick apartment building (background) immediately south of the Moraine Frisch's to make way for a WaWa gas station on the combined site. Image from Google.

WaWa moves ahead in Moraine; council member calls it ‘catastrophe waiting to happen’

Oakwood

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It’s National Donut Day: Freebies, raffles happening across the Dayton region

New date set for grand opening of Three Birds in Dayton

‘You have to be able to adapt’: Some Dayton small businesses thriving through economy of...

5 local cities launch co-responder program for mental health, addiction support

Trotwood

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Tear Drops Steakhouse is located at 111 W. First St. in Dayton. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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Reservations available for Tear Drops Steakhouse in downtown Dayton opening June 6

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Troy Strawberry Festival to have 2 stages of entertainment, car show and more

Trotwood’s OVI checkpoints from Friday night have been released

Vandalia

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Vandalia man sentenced to at least 3 years for child porn

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Man pleads guilty in 2024 SWAT standoff at Butler Twp. hotel on Miller Lane

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It’s National Donut Day: Freebies, raffles happening across the Dayton region

West Carrollton

Six vying for vacant spot on West Carrollton City Council

West Carrollton is slated to hold an open house from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 2, regarding a traffic study to evaluate improvements for S. Alex Road. The roadway is scheduled for resurfacing and does not meet regulatory standards. CONTRIBUTED

West Carrollton meets tonight on potential changes to South Alex Road

Sheetz to open 10th Dayton-area location

West Carrollton honors ‘Mr. Charlie’ for legacy of kindness