One-third of vacant homes idle, unused

More than a third of vacant homes in the Dayton region are languishing off the market, undermining property values and stalling efforts to revive neighborhoods in virtually every community.A Dayton Daily News examination of new U.S. Census data shows the number of properties being held off the market more than ...

• Updated: 12:29 a.m. Sunday, July 31, 2011

Video timeline: Events in Kylen English case

• Updated: 8:22 p.m. Thursday, July 28, 2011

Father arrested nearly 22 hours after taking son

DAYTON — A father accused of abducting his 2-year-old son was arrested late Thursday when he came out of a house on Otterbein Avenue at the insistence of SWAT and hostage negotiators. The child was safe, according to police at the scene. A SWAT team and hostage negotiation team had ...

• Updated: 9:44 a.m. Friday, July 29, 2011

Help us identify the best places to work in Dayton

The Dayton Daily News and the Springfield News-Sun are giving you the opportunity to hear exactly what your employees think through a first-time program that’s going on right now. In July, we launched the Dayton Metro Area Top Workplaces project. Dayton Metro Area Top Workplaces is a collaboration with a ...

• Updated: 4:25 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2011

We want to talk to families of deployed military worried about halted paychecks

The deadline to raise the federal government’s debt ceiling is next week. One possible consequence, if it is not raised, is that the government would be forced to halt paychecks to active-duty military personnel. The Dayton Daily News is seeking to interview people with family members who are deployed overseas ...

• Updated: 3:43 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2011

What do you think of debt debate?

As the Aug. 2 deadline for raising the debt limit approaches we want to know how you feel about the debate in Washington. How do you think you will be impacted? Please contact our reporter Drew Simon at (937) 225-2353 or asimon@coxohio.com.

• Updated: 1:49 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Appraisals, true value of homes questioned

Some local homeowners may be in for a shock this week, when a folded, one-page notice arrives in the mail telling them what Montgomery County says their property is worth.This is the first year the county and appraiser Tyler Technologies factored in distressed sales such as foreclosures when calculating home ...

• Updated: 10:28 a.m. Sunday, July 24, 2011

Air Show ends early due to stormy weather

DAYTON — Karen and John Ortega were manually counting tickets on Sunday with other volunteers at the Vectren Dayton Air Show, but Karen has outlasted them all. She has been a volunteer since the air show began in 1974 at Dayton General Airport South, now known as Dayton Wright-Brothers Airport, ...

• Updated: 12:15 p.m. Monday, July 25, 2011

Man arrested for exposing himself at adult video arcade

A 35-year-old Dayton man will likely face misdemeanor public indecency charges after police caught him pleasuring himself in a booth at an adult video arcade, according to police. On Thursday, a police officer who checked the Deja Vu Love Boutique, located on N. Keowee Street, discovered a man sexually pleasuring ...

• Updated: 3:41 p.m. Saturday, July 23, 2011

Appraisals, true value of homes questioned

Some local homeowners may be in for a shock this week, when a folded, one-page notice arrives in the mail telling them what Montgomery County says their property is worth. This is the first year the county and appraiser Tyler Technologies factored in distressed sales such as foreclosures when calculating ...

• Updated: 10:21 a.m. Sunday, July 24, 2011

Deaths under investigation

By Andy SedlakStaff WriterFRANKLIN TWP. — Investigators suspect two Warren County men overdosed on heroin — resulting in their deaths — early Wednesday morning.Jeremy Allmeyer, 29, of Franklin Twp., and James Neal, 45, of Franklin, were found dead shortly after midnight inside Allmeyer’s residence at 8200 East Lawn Drive, according ...

• Updated: 11:49 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Do you care for an adult with chronic conditions or disabilities?

The Dayton Daily News is writing a story about people who care for an adult family member, partner or friend with chronic conditions or disabilities. If you would be willing to share your story, please contact staff writer Cornelius Frolik at 937-225-0749 or by e-mail at cfrolik@DaytonDailyNews.com.

• Updated: 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2011

2011 Warren County Fair schedule

Monday 11 a.m.: Rabbit Skillathon, Lean-To Noon: Market Poultry Show and Turkey Showmanship 3 p.m.: 2011 King and Queen Contest, Activity Tent 4:30 p.m.: Market hog show, Building C 7 p.m.: Parade/Balloon Launch, Race Track 7 p.m.: W.A.R. Pro Wrestling, Activity Tent Tuesday 9 a.m.: Sheep Show, Building C 9 ...

• Updated: 3:28 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Spending up in local economy, taxes show

Sales tax revenues to counties around the region are rebounding from 2009 recession lows, a reflection of increased economic activity and, in some cases, rising prices. Most see the trend as an optimistic sign that consumers are loosening their purse strings as they get on more comfortable financial footing. Montgomery, ...

• Updated: 3:23 a.m. Sunday, July 17, 2011

SWAT team called after man reportedly points gun at woman's head

SPRING VALLEY TWP., Greene County – A man reportedly held a gun to a woman's head late Thursday, prompting a SWAT team response, but the man escaped capture. The SWAT team responded to a complaint of a domestic disturbance, according to Maj. Eric Prindle with the Greene County Sheriff’s Department. ...

• Updated: 2:25 p.m. Friday, July 15, 2011

Miami County Park District to bid construction of bike path

The Miami County Park District has received approval from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to bid construction of a bike path section north of Troy.The estimated cost of the section between Eldean and Lytle roads is $397,000. Of that, $250,000 will be paid with a grant from the Paul ...

• Updated: 10:41 p.m. Saturday, July 9, 2011

State budget bill calls for major changes in teacher evaluation process

The methods currently used to evaluate teachers in Ohio vary widely from district to district and have little to do with what students are learning. A Dayton Daily News examination of state rules and the evaluation policies of Miami Valley school districts across five counties found teachers are typically subject ...

• Updated: 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 11, 2011

Miami Twp. fire under investigation

MIAMI TWP., Montgomery County — Firefighters are still trying to determine the specific cause of a wheat field brush fire that occurred in the 5500 block of Soldiers Home Miamisburg Road. The fire was reported sometime after 1 p.m. Wednesday, according to Miami Twp. Fire Lt. Russ Sweet. The fire, ...

• Updated: 3:44 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Local residents weary of falling home values

The drop in Montgomery County property values reflected in new data released this week is having a widespread impact on homeowners wondering whether to buy, sell or stay put.Interviews with county homeowners show that while some are getting great buys, others are taking big losses. And those not willing or ...

• Updated: 2:49 a.m. Sunday, July 3, 2011