đ° Water and sewer costs: Montgomery County said it plans to increase its water and sewer service prices for the next five years
đ Slowing down: Speed limits could soon decrease in business areas of Dayton.
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Appeals court ruling clears way for Sheetz in Centerville; City âdisappointedâ with ruling
An appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that Centervilleâs City Council has to accept a plan to build a Sheetz gas station and convenience store at 6318 Far Hills Avenue.
⢠Reaction: The council said it was âdisappointedâ by the decision in a statement, adding that they are evaluating their options for moving forward.
⢠Timeline: The fight over the proposed Sheetz location has been going on since 2023, when the council rejected the proposal, which had been approved by the Centerville Planning Commission.
⢠The denial: The council said it rejected the proposal because the 24/7 gas station wouldnât match the âuse and characterâ of nearby properties, which include a Lutheran church and a retirement community.
⢠Original ruling: The Montgomery County Common Pleas Court ruled that the council was overstepping its authority and wasnât basing its decision on the cityâs land use regulations.
Montgomery County to raise water, sewer rates by 5% each year through 2030
Many Montgomery County residents will be charged more for their water and sewer services over the next five years, increasing by 5% each year.
⢠How much? Combined quarterly charges for these utilities are expected to increase by about $10.50 next year; $11.10 in 2027; $11.65 in 2028; $12.30 in 2029; and $12.90 in 2030.
⢠Adding up: So, if you pay the average of $211.73 for water and sewage, in 2030 you will pay $270.15.
⢠Why? The county said that the increasing rates are because of rising repair and operations expenses and wholesale water costs from the city of Dayton, which supplies the countyâs water.
⢠What theyâre saying: County commissioner Carolyn Rice said they are investing in the system before trouble arises: âWeâre not waiting until stuff breaks.â
What to know today
⢠Award winner: Jubieâs Creamery took home Flavor of the Year at a national ice cream convention with its Hot Honeycomb ice cream.
⢠Tip of the day: The city of Dayton could soon have reduced speed limits in business districts, possibly as low as 25 mph.
⢠Big move of the day: Multiple Dayton-area restaurants are handing out free meals this week to people facing food insecurity.
⢠Coming soon: That Dayton Holiday Festival is returning to the Gem City on Nov. 28, kicking off the holiday season in downtown Dayton.
⢠Happening today: The Dayton Flyers tonight will play against Marquette in Milwaukee for the first time in 21 years. This is what you need to know ahead of the game.
⢠Photo of the day: Did we see you with your debonair dogs at the 34th annual Pet Afflaire Gala on Saturday? See more photos of the event from photographer Tom Gilliam.
