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Kettering, Ohio News

 
 Kettering, Ohio

Construction was completed on the James S. Trent Arena in October of 2005 and was part of an overhaul of the entire Kettering School District.

About Kettering, Ohio

Founded: 1955
Population: 57,502 (2000 Census)
Location: Montgomery County, Ohio

Kettering is a city in Montgomery county in the U.S. state of Ohio. The earliest settler in what is now Kettering was John Patterson, a farmer who built the area's first log cabin in 1798. In 1841, an expanding population forced the creation of Van Buren Township, a name that would remain for more than 100 years.

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In November of 1952, voters of Van Buren Township approved the incorporation of the Village of Kettering, named for its most outstanding citizen, the famous philanthropist and inventor of the automobile self-starter, Charles. F. Kettering. A special census in 1955 recorded the village population at 38,118 qualifying it for city status.

Kettering was proclaimed a city on June 24, 1955, by the Secretary of the State of Ohio. Voters approved adoption of a Home Rule Charter and Council-Manager form of government, which went into effect on January 1, 1956. Seven council representatives are elected for four-year terms on a non-partisan basis, one from each of the four districts and two at-large, plus the mayor.

Kettering's population grew from 38,000 residents in 1955 to over 69,000 residents by 1970. From 1970 to 1980, the population shrank more than 12 percent. The decline continued through the 2000 census when population fell below 60,000 residents for the first time since the 1960s.

Source: City of Kettering

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GWOC recognition ceremony

The Greater Western Ohio Conference recognized close to 200 athletes who will continue their athletic careers next year in college on Sunday, May 6 at Trent Arena,
05/07/2012 at 10:28 a.m. | more galleries like this

Delco Park Easter egg hunt

Hundreds of kids brought their parents to the Giant Easter Egg Hunt at Delco Park in Kettering on Saturday, April 7, 2012. The hunt, sponsored by The Vineyard church, included games, prizes, free hot dogs, and 20,000 Easter Eggs.
04/07/2012 at 9:51 p.m. | more galleries like this

Abortion clinic exorcism

Foes of abortion hold a rally at the Women's Med Center in Kettering Sunday, Mar. 18, 2012.
03/19/2012 at 12:41 p.m. | more galleries like this

Fairmont vs. Toledo Notre Dame

Fairmont High School played Toledo Notre Dame on Friday, March 16, 2012, in Division I girls basketball state semifinal in Columbus. Fairmont won 54-45 and will face Twinsburg for the state championship.
03/17/2012 at 1:03 a.m. | more galleries like this

Chaminade-Julienne vs. Alter

Alter High School played Chaminade-Julienne on Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, at Trent Arena in Kettering. Alter defeated its rival 64-56 in overtime.
01/21/2012 at 1:50 a.m. | more galleries like this

Starting ballet early

The first day of a stretch and point class was held for 3 to 6 year-olds at Rosewood Arts Centre in Kettering Tuesday Jan. 10. The class, taught by Sammie Sue Edmondson, introduces children to ballet and jazz. Edmondson has been teaching dance for over 50 years.
01/10/2012 at 5:31 p.m. | more galleries like this

Christmas Day Gathering at Polen Farm

There was food, singing, model trains, and even an encore appearance by Santa during the Christmas Day Gathering at Polen Farm in Kettering Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011.
12/25/2011 at 5:34 p.m. | more galleries like this

 
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