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    Beavercreek
    Jessica Schwab (center), an oncology radiologist at Kettering Health, cuts the ribbon during a ceremony marking the opening of Coats for a Cure's second Care Closet at Soin Medical Center, with the first one located at Kettering Health Main Campus. Schwab, along with Zach Gregus and Crystal Bullock, both oncology radiologists at Kettering Health, founded Coats for a Cure and partnered with Kettering Health after they noticed many patients were coming in for medical appointments without proper winter clothing. CONTRIBUTED
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    Kettering Health employees launch nonprofit to provide coats to patients in need
    Colin Clark, president of Butt Construction Co. Inc. in Beavercreek. Contributed.
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    Beavercreek company wins contract to build Wright-Patt AI research center
    Construction workers on Shakertown Road in Beavercreek. FILE
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    Beavercreek seeks federal funds, community input for series of planned road projects
    The official ribbon cutting ceremony for the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) took place Monday, May 13, 2024. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF
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    Proposals due Feb. 6 for big NASIC construction project
    Bellbrook
    The Xenia Board of Education listens to residents speak at the podium during their regular meeting Monday. Behind them, attendees hold signs that say "We support Xenia employees," October 13, 2025. LONDON BISHOP/STAFF
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    The franchise owners of Barry Bagels in Kettering have opened a second location in the Dayton region at 6228 Wilmington Pike in Sugarcreek Twp. CONTRIBUTED
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    Barry Bagels opens second location near Walmart on Wilmington Pike in Sugarcreek Twp.
    Culver’s is a Wisconsin-based restaurant chain.
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    Culver’s could open in former Popeyes on Wilmington Pike in Sugarcreek Twp.
    Godfather’s Pizza at 5800 Wilmington Pike in Centerville is closed. The restaurant is relocating to 4458 Clyo Road in Sugarcreek Twp. NATALIE JONES/STAFF
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    Godfather’s Pizza on Wilmington Pike to relocate to former KFC in Sugarcreek Twp.
    Brookville
    A Montgomery County auditor's office photo of 325 Carr Drive.
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    Arcanum company buys Brookville plant for $1.2M ahead of business move
    Some Wendy’s restaurants, including 3220 Dayton Xenia Road in Beavercreek, are participating in a Community Day on Friday, Nov. 21 where customers can get free food. NATALIE JONES/STAFF
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    11 Wendy’s restaurants in Dayton area to offer free food for ‘Community Day’ on Friday
    A Montgomery County photo of 10 Nutrition Way in Brookville.
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    Growing plumbing, HVAC company buys Brookville building for nearly $1 million
    Centerville
    Centerville junior Ty Rohrer scans the floor for his teammates. Centerville defeated Fairmont 50-49 on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at Centerville High School. STEVEN WRIGHT / STAFF
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    PHOTOS: Fairmont at Centerville boys basketball
    Pickleball Kingdom opened a new location at 985 S. Main St. in Centerville in April. CONTRIBUTED
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    Pickleball 4 Good fundraiser will take place in Centerville
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    MeowZa Cat Boutique opens in Centerville
    Owner Tracy Robillard is bringing Luna Gifts & Botanicals vibe to Centerville with Midnight Bloom opening in March. PROVIDED
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    Oregon District business expanding to Centerville with new store
    Clayton
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    Esther Price Candies celebrates 100 years with limited-edition box
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    Water main break closes Clayton road
    Several former Northmont High School students who say they were sexually assaulted by a bus driver over multiple years are suing the school district. BRYANT BILLING/STAFF
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    See how road crews are prepping for the upcoming snowy season
    Dayton
    Montgomery County Common Pleas Court
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    Dayton man accused of abusing, confining children to room pleads guilty
    Eric Allison, Joby Aviation chief product officer, discussed his company's work in Dayton and beyond Friday Jan. 23, 2026 at Sinclair Community College. THOMAS GNAU/STAF
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    Joby product chief talks future of air travel at Sinclair
    Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. JIM NOELKER/STAFF FILE
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    Man pleads guilty in stabbing at Dayton senior living home
    Jessica Schwab (center), an oncology radiologist at Kettering Health, cuts the ribbon during a ceremony marking the opening of Coats for a Cure's second Care Closet at Soin Medical Center, with the first one located at Kettering Health Main Campus. Schwab, along with Zach Gregus and Crystal Bullock, both oncology radiologists at Kettering Health, founded Coats for a Cure and partnered with Kettering Health after they noticed many patients were coming in for medical appointments without proper winter clothing. CONTRIBUTED
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    Kettering Health employees launch nonprofit to provide coats to patients in need
    Englewood
    Sweet Tooth Candy, at 7 N. Main St. in Englewood, will hold a grand opening celebration on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. AIMEE HANCOCK/STAFF
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    Sweet Tooth Candy opens in Englewood
    The Silver Slipper is a wine bar located at 1105 Wayne Ave. in Dayton. NATALIE JONES/STAFF
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    From Chambongs to orange wines, Dayton’s wine scene is growing with fresh pours
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    AI in the workplace: How local cities are balancing artificial intelligence use and tech...
    Standing at a United Grinding North America work table, Sen. Jon Husted, left, met United Grinding apprentice Trent Saylor on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. THOMAS GNAU/STAFF
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    Senator’s visit highlights apprenticeship efforts in Ohio
    Fairborn
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    1 in custody following Fairborn SWAT standoff
    From left: Katie Mlod, Fairborn School Board President; John Howard, who was recently appointed to finish out the term of Jerry Browning, who stepped down Jan. 1; Fairborn Superintendent Amy Gayheart; and District Treasurer Kevin Philo. CONTRIBUTED
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    Fairborn paramedic appointed to serve remainder of former school board member’s term
    An aerial view of Wright State University's campus.
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    WSU settles 2020 legal fight against former research funding arm
    An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 114th Fighter Wing prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 185th Air Refueling Wing over the Midwest on October 31, 2025. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Olivia Monk).
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    WARN notice: Employer to lay off 50+ at Wright-Patt
    Huber Heights
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    Driver injured in multi‑vehicle crash on I‑70 in Huber Heights
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    One more gas station: QuikTrip submitted development request in Huber Heights just hours...
    Dr. Steve Burke, who recently stepped down from Burke Orthodontics after 30 years as an orthodontist, is pictured with longtime team members Angie Valentine (left) and Amy Noble (right). The practice has locations in Centerville and Huber Heights. CONTRIBUTED
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    Centerville orthodontist retires after 30 years; practice continues
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    Student taken to hospital with minor injuries after being hit by vehicle near Wayne HS
    Kettering
    Jessica Schwab (center), an oncology radiologist at Kettering Health, cuts the ribbon during a ceremony marking the opening of Coats for a Cure's second Care Closet at Soin Medical Center, with the first one located at Kettering Health Main Campus. Schwab, along with Zach Gregus and Crystal Bullock, both oncology radiologists at Kettering Health, founded Coats for a Cure and partnered with Kettering Health after they noticed many patients were coming in for medical appointments without proper winter clothing. CONTRIBUTED
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    Kettering Health employees launch nonprofit to provide coats to patients in need
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    UPDATE: Roads reopen following Kettering water main break
    Centerville junior Ty Rohrer scans the floor for his teammates. Centerville defeated Fairmont 50-49 on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at Centerville High School. STEVEN WRIGHT / STAFF
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    PHOTOS: Fairmont at Centerville boys basketball
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    Girls basketball: Fairmont closes in on GWOC title with win over Springboro
    Lebanon
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    South Lebanon teacher among 2 killed in I-71 crash Monday
    The Warren County courts building houses Warren County Common Pleas Court. JEN BALDUF/STAFF
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    Lebanon man accused of forging signatures convicted in election fraud case
    Troni’s Italian Restaurant is located at 1314 E. Dorothy Lane in Kettering. NATALIE JONES/STAFF
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    Kettering restaurant Troni’s reopens Friday after 3-month closure
    Miamisburg
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    UPDATE: 1 identified following fatal house fire in Miamisburg
    The Miamisburg boys won the Viking Classic title for the first time in their tournament's 12-year history. CONTRIBUTED
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    Bowling: One for the record books as Miamisburg boys win first Viking Classic
    The Hawthorn Composites building at 1964 Byers Road, Miamisburg. Contributed.
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    Hawthorn Aero becomes corporate home for CRG spinoffs
    Fairborn resident and artist Dean Gillispie at the Walter H. Rice Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in Dayton on Nov. 21, 2022, after the court awarded Gillispie $45 million for a 20-year wrongful imprisonment. FILE
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    Miami Twp. seeks Supreme Court review of record $45M wrongful-conviction award to Dean...
    Moraine
    Stanley corporate logo. Contributed
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    Son of former Charlie’s Deli owners buys Moraine HVAC company
    Joel Hemmelgarn of 17 West, Wilson Reiser of Winans Chocolate & Coffee and Liz Valenti of Wheat Penny Oven & Bar were recognized at the Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance Industry Awards.
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    Dayton-area business owners, chefs recognized as best in Ohio
    Moraine's yearlong, $4.4 million renovation of its municipal building is coming to a close. Among the renovations, new flooring and lighting were installed in the council chamber and lobby. BRYANT BILLING/STAFF
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    Moraine effort to modernize decades-old municipal building, police station nearly...
    Shearer’s Foods started production of tortilla chips on its first line at its new $106 million facility at 4100 Springboro Pike in Moraine Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. The company, which is the largest private-label salty snack manufacturer in North America, said its corn chip production line will start in January and potato chip production in February. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Shearer’s Foods launches production at its new $106M Moraine ‘Center of Excellence’
    Oakwood
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    Judge won’t let Oakwood attorney accused of stalking teen, voyeurism return to Michigan...
    Montgomery County Prosecutor Mat Heck Jr., at podium, announces a 91-count indictment against Oakwood attorney Matthew Currie, who is accused of stalking and secretly recording a teen girl and other women in the neighborhood. At left is Oakwood detective Kasey Ballinger, Bryan Moore, chief of the juvenile division of the prosecutor's office and Alan Hill, chief of the Oakwood Public Safety Department. JEN BALDUF/STAFF
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    Attorney for lawyer accused of stalking Oakwood teen, voyeurism: ‘His health is in danger...
    Montgomery County Prosecutor Mat Heck Jr., at podium, announces a 91-count indictment against Oakwood attorney Matthew Currie, who is accused of stalking and secretly recording a teen girl and other women in the neighborhood. At left is Oakwood detective Kasey Ballinger, Bryan Moore, chief of the juvenile division of the prosecutor's office and Alan Hill, chief of the Oakwood Public Safety Department. JEN BALDUF/STAFF
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    Attorney accused of stalking Oakwood teen, voyeurism facing nearly 100 charges
    The Silver Slipper is a wine bar located at 1105 Wayne Ave. in Dayton. NATALIE JONES/STAFF
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    From Chambongs to orange wines, Dayton’s wine scene is growing with fresh pours
    Springboro
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    Girls basketball: Fairmont closes in on GWOC title with win over Springboro
    The Silver Slipper is a wine bar located at 1105 Wayne Ave. in Dayton. NATALIE JONES/STAFF
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    From Chambongs to orange wines, Dayton’s wine scene is growing with fresh pours
    Springboro Municipal Building
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    Springboro city staff to get cost of living raise
    Warped Wing Brewing Co. is releasing its 2025 Whiskey Rebellion Imperial Stout (aged in bourbon barrels), along with a new lineup of flavored variants on Saturday, Dec. 6 (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO).
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    Warped Wing to release Whiskey Rebellion with new flavored variants such as Iced...
    Trotwood
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    UPDATE: Missing 16-year-old boy found safe
    Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. JIM NOELKER/STAFF FILE
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    Riverside man pleads guilty in 2024 crash that killed Trotwood woman
    Hara Arena coming down. FILE
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    State now owns former Hara Arena site, township says
    The Montgomery County Jail in downtown Dayton. CORNELIUS FROLIK / STAFF
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    Coroner: Jail inmate accused in father’s dismemberment, death dies of natural causes
    Troy
    The S&G gas station at West Main and Elm streets in Troy. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF
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    Troy imposes temporary ban on new gas stations through May
    The Marathon gas station at West Main and Elm streets in Troy. CONTRIBUTED
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    Troy considers moratorium on new fuel and service stations
    The site for the former Moeller Brew Barn in downtown Troy, located at 214 W. Main St., is on the market for $1.5 million. One-time tenant Anthony "Tony" Scott Martin was sentenced to probation recently for passing bad checks in Mercer County. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF
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    A.M. Scott Distillery owner, former Moeller Brew Barn investor sentenced in Mercer County...
    A file photo from the 49th annual Troy Strawberry Festival in June 2025. Coming up on June 6-7, 2026, the Troy Strawberry Festival will hold its 50th anniversary festival. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF
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    Five decades of fun — Troy Strawberry Festival unveils anniversary logo
    Vandalia
    FILE
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    Eliminating property tax would be ‘disastrous’ for communities, local officials say
    George Lupus, superintendent for ARCO Design/Build, looked over the 728,000-square-foot spec warehouse his team built at 1669 Capstone Way in Vandalia's Stonequarry Crossings industrial park in this 2023 photo. Joby Aviation has announced plans to buy the building for nearly $62 million. FILE
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    Joby’s Vandalia purchase is Montgomery County’s biggest in past 12 months
    Joby Aviation image of the building at 1669 Capstone Way, in Vandalia's Stonequarry Crossings industrial Park.
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    Joby Aviation buys giant Vandalia building for $61.5M as local growth speeds up
    Tippecanoe defeated Butler 50-40 in a Miami Valley League boys basketball matchup on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Vandalia. STEVEN WRIGHT / STAFF.
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    PHOTOS: Tippecanoe at Butler boys basketball
    Waynesville
    Wayne Local Schools in Waynesville. JIM NOELKER/STAFF
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    Former school treasurer ordered to repay more than $44,000
    The Warren County courts building houses Warren County Common Pleas Court. JEN BALDUF/STAFF
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    Piqua man charged with attempted murder after shooting 2 in Warren County
    Warren County woman Kelly Schilling gathered nearly 10,000 diapers to donate for families. CONNOR STEFFEN/WCPO
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    Warren County woman gathered nearly 10K diapers to donate for families
    Tim Gabbard, who coached the Waynesville High School girls basketball team for 46 seasons, compiled a record of 721-360 and is one of Ohio's all-time winningest coaches. STAFF FILE
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    Former Waynesville coach, school board candidate under fire
    West Carrollton
    West Carrollton is looking to develop the River District, along and near East Dixie Drive and the Great Miami River. The development’s centerpiece will be a whitewater park. BRYANT BILLING/STAFF
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    West Carrollton is recruiting citizens to help guide river district growth and funding
    Alex Flynn, deputy chief of police for West Carrollton Police Department
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    West Carrollton names Flynn as new deputy chief of police
    Xenia
    Greene County Courthouse
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    Xenia woman sentenced to at least 10 years for child sexual abuse video
    The Xenia school board’s first meeting of 2026 saw heated exchanges between the board and the superintendent over proposed hiring of a controversial lawyer and consulting firm. LONDON BISHOP/STAFF
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    Sparks fly at Xenia school board meeting over legal hiring request
    A student enters a building on the campus of Central State University. The university and the city recently negotiated a 90-day extension to their water and sewer contract. STAFF
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    Xenia agrees not to shut off Central State’s water after ‘years’ of unpaid utility debts
    The Xenia Board of Education listens to residents speak at the podium during their regular meeting Monday. Behind them, attendees hold signs that say "We support Xenia employees," October 13, 2025. LONDON BISHOP/STAFF
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    Greene County’s top stories of the year: Federal workers, jails, schoolteachers and...
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