Drug addiction recovery group’s plan irks Miamisburg residents

The pending sale of a Miamisburg church to a group helping recovering drug addicts has nearby residents worried the move will hurt the neighborhood.

But the recovery group – Teen Challenge – said those fears are unfounded as it seeks to aid drug addicts amid record-setting opioid overdoses by using the Branch of the Vine Church at 201 N. Fourth St.

Miamisburg officials said their hands are tied on the issue as long as Teen Challenge complies with zoning guidelines.

“Since the city cannot stop this from happening, it’s my hope the city doesn’t ever turn into an overnight or a short-term stay,” 35-year Miamisburg resident Rick Turpin told Miamisburg City Council on Tuesday night.

“I think the property values and the overall safety is at stake,” he added.

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Nick Blizzard

Nick Blizzard is a staff writer for the Dayton Daily News. He is a graduate of Stebbins High School who earned a bachelor’s degree from Ohio University and its E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. Nick is a Riverside native and has been a journalist in the Dayton area for more than 20 years.