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Ambassador for Wright family passes
Wright Brothers family ambassador and longtime Dayton-area volunteer Marion Davis Wright passed away Thursday in Toledo after a long illness.Wright, 85, was the widow of Wilkinson “Wick” Wright the great-nephew of Wilbur and Orville Wright. She was predeceased by her husband Wick.Wright was teaching at The Miami Valley School when ...
Boehner: IRS officials could go to jail
WASHINGTON – House Speaker John Boehner, R-West Chester, warned that officials at the Internal Revenue Service face the possibility of “going to jail’’ because of the agency’s targeting of independent conservative organizations such as the Ohio Liberty Council. At a news conference today on Capitol Hill, Boehner said that because ...
That Day in May tradition continues
That Day in May will be held on May 18 this year and feature the usual amount of activities for families and plenty of food and games.It begins at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast with bacon, sausage, juice and beverages and will be served outdoors at the high school, ...
Thief loses own bike during attempted theft
OAKWOOD – A young man attempting to take an electric drill and radio from a construction site in the 100 block of Patterson Road, dropped both and his bicycle, taking off on foot toward the area tennis courts when a construction worker spotted him.He must have ditched his teal shirt ...
Dropped pants a sight in Oakwood
OAKWOOD – A female was jogging when she noticed a man on the corner of Shafor and Orchard drop his pants, exposing himself. When they were around his waist, they were reported as being blue jeans. Oakwood police would release no specifics, but were trying to find the male for ...
Kettering schools plan staff changes
The Kettering Board of Education is expected to approve several administrative appointments during its regular meeting tonight at Fairmont High School.Dru Miller, currently the district’s special education supervisor, will be named director of educational services. She will replace Kyle Ramey, who is stepping down to become superintendent of neighboring Oakwood ...
Oakwood drop-off aims to keep drugs out of children’s hands
Thousands of doses of unused prescription drugs were collected by the City of Oakwood in a drop-off event last Saturday.Although not every pill was counted, the total weight of the prescriptions dropped off was more than 10 pounds, according to a press release from the city. The Oakwood Public Works ...
IRS mess prompts inquiries
Revelations that the Internal Revenue Service targeted conservative groups because of their political beliefs provoked bipartisan fury in Washington Monday, with lawmakers demanding hearings and President Barack Obama calling the IRS targeted inquiries “outrageous.’’ Rep. Mike Turner, R-Centerville, introduced a bill that would make it a crime — with penalties ...
15 cited for underage drinking in Centerville
Centerville Police cited 15 people ages 18 to 20 with underage consumption of alcohol after responding to a noise complaint early Friday in the 100 block of Zengel Drive.One of those cited, Richard L. Harris, 20, of Pickerington, was arrested due to failing to appear in court on a previous ...
Clothes That Work needs clothing and accessories
More than 18,000 people have benefited from the services of Clothes That Work, the wonderful grassroots organization that since 1998 has been outfitting men and women who are seeking jobs. In addition to providing professional clothing that will help candidates look and feel their best when applying for jobs, the ...
Oakwood High School team wins national competition
For the second consecutive year, a team of sophomores, juniors and seniors from Oakwood High School has won the United States Academic Decathlon (USAD) for their division. USAD is a ten event scholastic competition for teams of high school students.According to Oakwood English teacher and decathlon coach, Lori Morris, the ...
Oakwood sisters form band
The girls who make up the band Good English share more than a love for music; they share the same parents.Sisters Elizabeth, Leslie and Celia Rasmussen of Oakwood are Good English and they are due to release their first album in late summer.Elizabeth, 21 and wrapping up her junior year ...
West Carrollton tax levy approved
About 40 percent of West Carrollton’s residents will be paying more in income taxes beginning in 2014 as a result of Tuesday’s election results.Voters approved a 0.25-percent hike in the city’s rate to 2.25 percent, forestalling further cuts in services.The five-year renewable measure will raise $600,000 for the general fund, ...
Oakwood tax levy passes
The margin was tighter than other city levies in recent past, but voters approved a 3.75-mill continuing property tax increase, the first for city government services since 1991, according to unofficial Tuesday election results.The levy will generate $1.07 million annually and cost the owner of a $200,000 home $230 a ...
Despite ‘safe’ location, cell phone store battling break-ins
Business has been steady at the Verizon Wireless store on Far Hills Avenue at Dorothy Lane since it opened last year. So have smash and grab break-ins in what is generally a low-crime business and residential neighborhood about 50 yards from the Oakwood border. The third took place just before ...
Ten things to watch during May 7 election
The May 7 primary will include several tax requests from area communities and school districts. Here are 10 things voters will be asked on the ballot. Beavercreek income tax Beavercreek will ask voters to approve a 1.5 percent earned income tax to help pay for road and bridge repairs, offset ...
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 ...
Ohio’s metal thefts epidemic worsening
Ohio leads the nation in insurance claims linked to metal theft, according to a new report released today, as metal thieves continue to cause untold amounts of damage to properties across this region. Victims of metal theft often get stuck with repair bills for thousands of dollars, because the thieves ...
Six Scouts achieve Eagle ranking
Group: Six members of Troop 101 earned the designation of Eagle Scout. Anthony Anderson, Drew Connally, Caleb Kell, Leo Schenk, Herbert Sizek and Zachary Wolcott were honored in March at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Matt Kell served as Scoutmaster from 2005 to 2009, when most of the members were working ...
Kettering, Oakwood copper thief going to prison
A man who burglarized homes in Oakwood and Kettering and stole copper pipes and tubing will spend more than 10 years in prison.Christopher Joseph Knox, 37, was given the sentence on 23 counts in court Tuesday. He has been in Montgomery County Jail since being arrested Feb. 4 for the ...
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