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Police conclude investigation of fatal Sugarcreek Twp. crash
Six months after a truck crashed into a tree killing three teenagers, township police have completed their investigation and will present their findings to a prosecutor next week to determine what, if any, charges will be filed.“We should know within a month whether charges will be filed,” said Sgt. Mark ...
Schools hiring retirees in their old jobs
Some area school districts are considering hiring newly retired employees into the same positions as the region braces for a wave of retirements prompted by changes to the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio. The controversial practice, also known as “double dipping,” has drawn scrutiny in recent years because the ...
Bellbrook woman shares her love of gardening with community
Julie Powers believes “God knew what he was doing when he made helping others feel so good to the giver.”As a giver to the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Park District, Powers’ good feelings were enhanced when she was named the district’s 2012 Adult Volunteer of the Year.Why do you volunteer? “When we’ve been ...
Bellbrook color guard squad named as WGI world champion
Bellbrook High School’s color guard squad was named as the top winner in the Scholastic A division of the 2013 Winter Guard International Color Guard World Championships, which were recently held at the University of Dayton Arena.“I cannot even begin to explain the thoughts going through my head when we ...
Officials investigating apartment building fire
Fire investigators are still working to determine what started a fire at an apartment complex early Thursday that destroyed one unit and damaged seven others. Late Thursday, Bellbrook firefighters could only say they think the fire began in one of the second floor units at the Mill Pond Apartments, but ...
Two Guys and a Mower offers organic lawn care option
As a teen-ager living in Texas, Ben Edwards began a lawn care business. When his family moved to Ohio, he continued working in lawn care.After working for a landscape company and for some other businesses, he founded Two Guys and a Mower in 2009. This year, he’s introducing a new ...
Former teacher now reading to larger audience as Ms. Story
Sugarcreek Twp. resident Judy Stelzer has worked in Dayton’s Early Childhood Education program since the 1970s, and although she’s seen many changes in educational philosophy and technology, her belief in the power of books and reading to young children remains firm.Stelzer has become Ms. Story to children and parents throughout ...
Vehicle crashes into pole, no one injured
No one was injured when a vehicle went off Upper Bellbrook Road and hit a utility pole, breaking it off at its base.Bellbrook Police were dispatched to 1306 Upper Bellbrook Road just after 2 a.m. Monday on a report of an electric pole hit by a vehicle and wires down ...
3 well-known country music acts to perform at free BBQ, brew fest
“Anything Goes” singer Randy Houser will headline the Yuengling Brews, Bands & BBQ festival on June 2 at Carillon Historical Park, 1000 Carillon Blvd. in Dayton. Amy Zahora, executive director of the Miami Valley Restaurant Association, announced the event’s line-up Friday afternoon. “People are going to be really excited for ...
Young Marine wins award
The Ohio Masons presented their annual Excellence in Youth Award for the 2nd Masonic District to Dayton resident, Nathan M. McClure, 18, first sergeant of the Miami Valley Young Marines. McClure is a home-schooled senior, who graduates from high school in June.“We just all looked at him and knew that ...
Bellbrook freshman earns award from parks
Torie Weslow is a high school freshman and an honored community volunteer.The daughter of Sharie and Todd Weslow is the Bellbrook Sugarcreek Park District’s 2012 Youth Volunteer of the Year.In 2012, she volunteered for a variety of weekly and monthly park district programs including Family Movie Night and Playground Club, ...
Maple syrup can sub in many recipes
For many home cooks maple syrup is a substitute in recipes for processed sugar in dishes ranging from stir-fried meals to baked goods. The maple syrup options on store shelves are often made with corn syrup and artificial sweetners. For the real deal, head to Bellbrook this weekend for the ...
Stop sign and pole missing in action
BELLBROOK – An officer was dispatched to the corner of Clarkston and Kensington where a stop sign was said to be missing. Upon arrival, the officer not only noticed the sign gone, but the pole as well. A person in a nearby home was questioned, but said he did not ...
Bellbrook wins Color Guard world championship
Bellbrook High School’s Marching Eagles took first place in their division at the Winter Guard International’s Color Guard Championships after three days of competition against 300 other teams. After 20 years of competition this is the third time the Marching Eagles have made finals of the world championships, and the ...
Bellbrook team wins international winter guard competition
Bellbrook High School’s winter guard squad won the top prize at the 2013 Winter Guard International Color Guard World Championships on Friday night.Bellbrook was one of the more than 100 teams competing in the Scholastic A division of the international competition. Teams from as far away as Japan participated in ...
Dayton-born comedian Jonathan Winters dies
Jonathan Winters, the Dayton-born improvisational comic best known for unique sound effects, quirky characters and unpredictable comedy sketches, died Thursday at age 87. Winters died from natural causes at his home in Montecito, Calif., long-time family friend Joe Petro III said. The comedian’s son, Jay, and daughter, Lucinda, were with ...
Public districts 'simulation' report card ratings
Disclaimer: These simulations are only meant to illustrate the proposed Local Report Card being discussed by the State Board of Education. These grades are based on 2011-2012 data, but they do not replace the 2011-2012 ratings and are not projections for 2012-13 report card. The final vote on the new ...
Miamisburg, Bellbrook and Frankin teams to compete in Winter Guard competition
Despite the occasional ribbing from soccer and volleyball players, Hannah Porter knows she is an athlete.Instead of a ball, she uses rifles, daggers and flags to compete in her sport, and a stage is her playing field.“It is not as easy as we make it look,” the senior on Miamisburg ...
More area districts fare better under GOP school funding plan
Under the House Republicans’ new K-12 school funding proposal several more school districts in this region would receive more state funding than under Gov. John Kasich’s proposed formula but none would get the double-digit increases they stood to receive under Kasich’s plan. Rep. Ron Amstutz echoed Kasich’s promise that none ...
Doctor plans new challenge after retirement
Bellbrook resident Dr. Ignacio Sarmina is closing his Beavercreek urology practice and embarking on a new challenge. He will become a Locum Tenens, or temporary doctor.Dr. Sarmina was born in Mexico City, but moved to Findlay after his father accepted a position as a pathologist in the Findlay area.“My dad ...
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