Vandalia News

Ohio Task Force 1 was activated Monday (in 2023) in preparation of Tropical Storm Idalia, expected to hit Florida's Gulf Coast as a hurricane and is now headed south.

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How an Ohio task force is helping with flooding efforts in Kentucky, other states

Bill’s Donut Shop in Centerville is one of 11 shops participating in Dayton Donut Festival on Tour. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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‘Dayton Donut Festival On Tour’ kicks off with 11 stops throughout region

The Vandalia Recreation Center, located at 1111 Stonequarry Rd., hosted Sweetheart Goat Yoga with The Grazing Ground on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Attendees of the ticketed yoga class cuddled with the lovable goats Monica, Ross, Rachel, and Chandler while practicing. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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PHOTOS: Sweetheart Goat Yoga at Vandalia Recreation Center

Tipp City's city government agreed Dec. 2, 2024 to purchase the partially vacant Tipp Plaza shopping center on West Main St. for almost $7 million. Jim Noelker /Staff

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Tipp City starts concept plan for redevelopment of Tipp Plaza near I-75

Three people were reported injured following a crash Aug. 5, 2023, in the 8400 block of Brown School Road in Vandalia. CONTRIBUTED

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Man sentenced to 2 years, temporarily loses licenses in OVI crash in Vandalia

$Stephen Marlow in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF$

Family in quadruple Butler Twp. slaying frustrated by trial delay

Staybridge Suites will soon open on Miller Lane in Butler Twp. CONTRIBUTED

New hotel planned for bustling area of Miller Lane in Butler Twp.

$The Buckeye Trail is being designated a "National Scenic Trail", which includes both the Xenia Station and Yellow Springs Station. MARSHALL GORBY\ STAFF$

Ohio’s Buckeye Trail could become a National Scenic Trail; meeting Wednesday

The former El Rancho Grande, located at 7500 Poe Avenue in Vandalia, has been condemned by the city. AIMEE HANCOCK/STAFF

Former El Rancho Grande in Vandalia condemned by city

Instead of going back to school Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 a group of kids were having fun sledding at Bomberger Park in Dayton. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

Schools explain decisions to close for second day after snowstorm

North Point Community Church seeks new location on North Dixie in Vandalia

Oscar's Bar & Grill, located at 320 N. Dixie Drive, has been condemned by the city of Vandalia. AIMEE HANCOCK/STAFF

Former Oscar’s Bar & Grill in Vandalia remains condemned one year later

Students from Ponitz High School load onto an RTA bus on Edwin C. Moses Blvd. Thursday February 23, 2023. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

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RTA bus fares going up starting New Year’s Day

Stephen Marlow sits at left with his attorneys on Dec. 30, 2024, as a photo of homicide victims Sarah and Kayla Anderson is shown on a TV screen in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. AIMEE HANCOCK/STAFF

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Marlow, suspect in Butler Twp. mass shooting, ruled incompetent to stand trial

First responders came together to bring holiday cheer, visiting children’s and veterans’ hospitals with their emergency lights activated. The event was originally planned for last week, but weather postponed it to Wednesday December 28th, 2022. Photos via Dayton Police & Fire social media.

Operation Santa Sleigh to spread holiday cheer to hospitalized children tonight

$Stephen Marlow in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF$

Marlow, accused of killing 4 in Butler Twp., back in court over competency issue

The Frisch's restaurant at 3311 Benchwood Road in Butler Twp. is one of the most recent additions to a long list of the chain's closures. AIMEE HANCOCK/STAFF

Butler Twp. Frisch’s joins growing list of restaurant closures

Police Chief Kurt Althouse will soon transition into the role of Vandalia city manager. CONTRIBUTED

Vandalia Police Chief Althouse to assume city’s top leadership position

1 injured in single-vehicle crash Sunday in Vandalia

$Stephen Marlow is facing aggravated murder and other charges in the Aug. 5, 2022, deadly shooting four neighbors, including an 82-year-old veteran and 15-year-old high school student, on Hardwick Place in Butler Twp. MARSHALL GORBY \STAFF$

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Butler Twp. quadruple homicide: Will neighbor charged ever stand trial?

A driver who has autism can give this envelope to a police officer if they are pulled over. It has guidance for both the driver and the officer.

New police effort aims to improve traffic stops involving drivers with autism

Vandalia Municipal Building. AIMEE HANCOCK/STAFF

Proposal tabled for new subdivision on South Brown School Road in Vandalia