5 Centerville stories that captured your attention in 2016

Jessica Anderson fills out Powerball ticket numbers at Dixie Deli Friday, Jan. 8 in Fairfield. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

Jessica Anderson fills out Powerball ticket numbers at Dixie Deli Friday, Jan. 8 in Fairfield. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

Editor’s note: Another year means another list of our top 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 Centerville.

1. $1 million Powerball winner in Centerville

One of three $1 million Powerball tickets in Ohio was sold at a Speedway in Centerville. The three tickets matched the first five numbers, but not the Powerball number.

2. Earth Fare to shut down Centerville grocery store

Faced with competition from other area grocery stores and the continued challenge of its physical location, Earth Fare, which opened in October 2011, closed its Dayton location.

Earth Fare will shut down its specialty grocery store at Cross Pointe in Centerville at the end of the month. Staff file photo by Jim Witmer

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3. Centerville Cabela's to give away guns on Black Friday

As an incentive for Black Friday shoppers, Cabela’s gave out gifts, ranging from firearms to outdoor products to Cabela’s cash cards, to its first 600 customers, 18 years of age or older.

Outdoor retailer Cabela’s will open its doors for extended hours on Black Friday, and will give away hundreds of prizes for customers.

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4. Search: How much is your kid's teacher, principal paid?

Among 12,221 area school district employees from 112 area school districts, Thomas Henderson, Centerville City Schools Superintendent, was the highest paid public school district employee at $208,640.

Dr. Tom Henderson is the superintendent of Centerville City Schools, one of 13 school districts with tax issues on the Nov. 5 ballot. LISA POWELL / STAFF

Credit: Lisa Powell

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Credit: Lisa Powell

5. Centerville lacrosse captain revived on the field after collapsing

During a game against Moeller, Grant Mays, captain of Centerville’s lacrosse team, collapsed after a shot to the heart, but was revived by an AED.

Centerville High School lacrosse captain Grant Mays was revived on the field by an automated external defibrillator after being struck in the heart during last Saturday’s match at Moeller. PHOTO BY DEBBIE RANKEY

Credit: PHOTO BY DEBBIE RANKEY

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Credit: PHOTO BY DEBBIE RANKEY

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