5 Springboro stories that stood out in 2016

EDITOR’S NOTE: Another year means another list of our top digital stories that've captured your attention in the last 12 months. Here’s a look back at some of our most read stories that happened in Springboro in 2016.

Springboro announces new superintendent

Dan Schroer, the former superintendent of the Greene County Career Center, became the new leader of the school district in Springboro in July.

The new superintendent, who plans to live nearby in German Twp. in Montgomery County, will be paid $140,000 a year under a three-year contract.

Max & Erma’s in Springboro closes

The Max & Erma’s restaurant at 710 Gardner Road off Springboro Pike in Springboro closed its doors for good in January.

El Toro Bar & Grill will open its 12th location in the region this week where Springboro's Max & Erma's used to be.

Springboro family donates $1.2 million to UD volleyball

Lori Hausfeld made a $1.2 million donation to the University of Dayton volleyball program six years after she lost her husband and daughter to a plane crash. Her daughter Kacie was a junior on the volleyball team at UD.

The beginning of demolition of the former Springboro IGA building

A local icon, the Springboro IGA building at the center of the city for decades, was demolished in February.

Credit: Lawrence Budd

Credit: Lawrence Budd

The unveiling of Dayton Children’s new Springboro center

“Expanding our Springboro campus provides the world-class pediatric care for children that they deserve, right in their backyard. It is all part of our Destination 2020 plan to advance our role as the leader in children’s health,” said Deborah Feldman, Dayton Children’s president and CEO.

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