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Beavercreek

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PHOTOS: A look inside Silly Goose Creative Play Cafe in Beavercreek

Members of the 181st Security Forces Squadron attend an M4A1 carbine weapons safety training course at the Warfighter Training Center on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base on June 13, 2025. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Amber Anderson)

Wright-Patterson plans anti-terrorism exercise this week

The Silly Goose Creative Play Cafe is open in Beavercreek at 2781 Centre Drive 12B. Pictured is owner Emily Michael. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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Silly Goose Creative Play Cafe combines imagination, espresso and kid-friendly comfort in...

Michael McShirley, an 88th Civil Engineer Squadron stationary engineer, inspects the Kaufman Avenue heat plant’s biggest boilers in this 2021 photo. The two boilers are capable of putting out as much as 120,000 pounds each of steam every hour and are partly responsible for heating Area B of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth)

Wright-Patt launches major energy overhaul

Bellbrook

Cornerstone of Centerville South is planned to feature retail shops, restaurants, office buildings, a hotel and an entertainment venue.

Cornerstone development OK’d for next phase; tenants for 14 parcels not named yet

Wingstop is opening a new location next week in the Dayton region.

Wingstop near Miami Valley South in Sugarcreek Twp. opens next week

Mi Ramen is located at 4457 W. Franklin St. in Bellbrook. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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Mi Ramen, with authentic Japanese cuisine, opening in Bellbrook

Developer J A Murphy Group said Cornerstone Apartments in Centerville is a $35 million to $40 million project that will include 260 units in six, four-story buildings. JEREMY KELLEY/STAFF

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Cornerstone’s 400-unit residential side nears completion in Centerville

Brookville

Sweden Creme in Lindenwald, a neighborhood of Hamilton, is painted pink and light blue, and the building is lit up with neon lights at night. Metal tables with built-in benches and umbrellas and picnic-table style seating are available outdoors. A new sign advertises the signature Dixie Burger. The windows are decorated with dancing Dixie Burgers and ice cream cones. CONTRIBUTED

It’s hot! Here are 150 stops on the Ohio Ice Cream Trail to get a cool treat

Jennifer Vollmer talks about tornado damage her property sustained while standing in front of the remains of a grain bin that was destroyed during the storm last year. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF

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Ohio home insurance rates soar due to storms, inflation; how to protect yourself

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20 Miami Valley communities expand energy programs to residents, small businesses

The 48th annual Troy Strawberry Festival took place on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2, 2024 in downtown Troy and the Great Miami River levee. Featured festivities included strawberry themed foods, vendors, live music and more. Here are scenes from Saturday plus a behind the scenes glimpse at the making of the festival’s famous strawberry donuts by Troy Music Boosters volunteers at Troy Memorial Stadium. This year’s festival theme was Blooming Berries. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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Troy Strawberry Festival to have 2 stages of entertainment, car show and more

Centerville

Watching your trash: Local city using AI-equipped trucks to scan recycling

Washington Twp. Government Center at 8200 McEwen Road. A new noise resolution that went into effect Monday gives the growing Montgomery County community clearer and stronger authority to deal with noise problems. PHOTO: Google

Second area township cracks down on noise with fine hike, new rules

Peebles Homes plans to build Savanna Walk, a 52-home residential development, on this property on Ohio 48 between Hibberd Drive and Nutt Road. The project will feature ranch-style homes with two or three bedrooms. STAFF FILE PHOTO

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$22M development could bring ranch homes community to growing township

After two years in Washington Twp., All The Best Delicatessen is adding a bar to its dining experience (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO).

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All The Best in Washington Twp. adds bar with cocktails, beer, wine and new bites

Clayton

AeCha Cafe brings bubble tea and community warmth to Tipp City: Now serving morning...

Anticoli’s house dressing is now available locally: Here’s where you can get it

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Ohio home insurance rates soar due to storms, inflation; how to protect yourself

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20 Miami Valley communities expand energy programs to residents, small businesses

Dayton

UPDATE: Missing Dayton woman with dementia found safe1m ago

Hershall Creachbaum. Photo courtesy Dayton Police Department.

What we know now: Dayton police continue to investigate after 8-year-old boy reported...1h ago

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PHOTOS: A look inside Silly Goose Creative Play Cafe in Beavercreek

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-based jazz-funk fusion band Yam Yam played a free concert at Levitt Pavilion in downtown Dayton on Friday, July 11, 2025, as part of the venue’s summer concert series. Dayton’s own Empire Pool, this year’s winner of the Dayton Battle of the Bands at The Brightside Music & Event Venue, opened the show. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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PHOTOS: Yam Yam with Empire Pool at Levitt Pavilion

Englewood

AeCha Cafe brings bubble tea and community warmth to Tipp City: Now serving morning...

It’s hot! Here are 150 stops on the Ohio Ice Cream Trail to get a cool treat

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20 Miami Valley communities expand energy programs to residents, small businesses

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Troy Strawberry Festival to have 2 stages of entertainment, car show and more

Fairborn

Wright-Patterson plans anti-terrorism exercise this week

Man indicted on murder charges in deadly Fairborn shooting

Wright-Patt launches major energy overhaul

Only a few of the 59 species of mosquitoes in Ohio can transmit disease. However, the diseases these mosquitoes can carry are very serious and include: Eastern equine encephalitis, La Crosse encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis and West Nile virus. CONTRIBUTED

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Greene County confirms first West Nile report after virus detected in Fairborn

Huber Heights

2 sobriety checkpoints to take place in Huber Heights tonight

Athlete of the week: Keng Martin, Wayne High School

U.S. Attorney Kenneth Parker, Southern District of Ohio, discussed a 14-person indictment related to a racketeering scheme involving the Thug Riders Motorcycle club in Ohio and Kentucky on June 14, 2024. Approximately 330 law enforcement officers assisted with search warrants and arrests on Thursday, June 13, 2024, in connection to the case. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

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First member of Thug Riders Motorcycle Club sentenced, ordered to 30 months in prison

Thug Riders: What’s next for 14 members of motorcycle club accused of federal crimes

Kettering

Construction should start by end of year on VC Flats in Kettering

Kathy Moore at 100 crochets several dozen winter hats a year to donate to people in need. JEN BALDUF/STAFF

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COMMUNITY GEM: 100-year-old’s winter hats give warmth to those in need

2 accused of racing before multi-vehicle crash that killed a dog in Kettering

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All The Best in Washington Twp. adds bar with cocktails, beer, wine and new bites

Lebanon

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175th Warren County Fair opens with animal exhibits, food, vendors, rides2h ago

Owners of The Breakfast Club in Lebanon open second location in Springboro

After operating in Lebanon for almost 15 years, Cameron Whipp, who owns The Breakfast Club with his wife, Jordan, have opened a second location in Springboro. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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PHOTOS: Take a look inside The Breakfast Club in Springboro

Hidden Valley Orchards revamping food program, adding farm-grown products to retail store

Miamisburg

Woman indicted for allegedly promoting prostitution at spa near Dayton Mall

Teen arrested after 18-year-old shot in the leg in Miamisburg

Anticoli’s house dressing is now available locally: Here’s where you can get it

The Farm on Central in Carlisle has reached a settlement agreement, will seek the required license to operate a retail food establishment. Image from Google

Farm on Central in Carlisle agrees to settlement; will seek food retail license

Moraine

Moraine’s new entry signage celebrates history, marks milestone

It’s hot! Here are 150 stops on the Ohio Ice Cream Trail to get a cool treat

Another Ohio community has officially banned businesses involved in the cultivation, processing and retail sale of recreational marijuana. Moraine City Council on Thursday, June 12, approved an ordinance prohibiting those activities within city limits, citing concerns about public health, safety and overall community welfare. STAFF FILE PHOTO

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Moraine bans recreational marijuana businesses

2 charged in multi-city chase that ended in wrong-way crash on I-75

Oakwood

Anticoli’s house dressing is now available locally: Here’s where you can get it

Bright colors of native plants fill the sun garden outside Wright Memorial Public Library in Oakwood. JEN BALDUF/STAFF

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Oakwood library takes learning outside

The Oakwood City Schools Board of Education approved a two-year contract with its teachers' union that calls for a 3% raise for the 2025-26 academic year and a 2½% wage increase for 2026-27. STAFF FILE

Oakwood teachers get 3% raise in first year of 2-year contract

Three Birds opens in Dayton: Here’s what to expect

Springboro

Warren County prosecutor outspoken about juvenile crime after Springboro auto thefts

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COMMUNITY GEM: 100-year-old’s winter hats give warmth to those in need

Anticoli’s house dressing is now available locally: Here’s where you can get it

Boil advisory in effect for Springboro subdivision

Trotwood

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Taste of Jamaica relocates from Dayton to Trotwood

Anticoli’s house dressing is now available locally: Here’s where you can get it

FBI presence reported in Montgomery County for second time in a week

FBI confirms law enforcement activity in Trotwood

Troy

Miami County Commissioners are considering a proposed county jail project that could be funded by a temporary sales tax increase. The proposed project would add 200 new beds and could cost more than $100 million. STAFF FILE PHOTO

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High price for a new jail could lead Miami County to ask voters for sales tax increase

Former West Milton police officer released on house arrest following overturned rape...

AeCha Cafe brings bubble tea and community warmth to Tipp City: Now serving morning...

Anticoli’s house dressing is now available locally: Here’s where you can get it

Vandalia

AeCha Cafe brings bubble tea and community warmth to Tipp City: Now serving morning...

Hydrochloric acid results in hazmat response at AmeriWater in Vandalia

It’s hot! Here are 150 stops on the Ohio Ice Cream Trail to get a cool treat

COMMUNITY GEMS: Nominate someone doing something great in your community

Waynesville

Bill’s Donut Shop is located at 268 N. Main St. in Centerville. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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It’s National Donut Day: Freebies, raffles happening across the Dayton region

Warren County judge acquits Wayne Local treasurer, daughter on all charges in strong...

The first Waynesville Street Faire of 2025 happened on Main St. on Saturday, May 10. Featured activities included shopping from vendors, kids’ activities, food trucks and live music. Hosted by the Waynesville Merchants Association and Waynesville Area Arts Council, the recurring event will return on June 14, July 12, Aug. 9, Sept. 13 and Dec. 7. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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PHOTOS: First Waynesville Street Faire of 2025

Combo platters are the way to go, with choices of meat that include turkey, pulled pork, tri tip, hot link or smoked wings. FILE PHOTO

1572 Roadhouse Bar-B-Q at Renaissance Park to reopen next month

West Carrollton

New Culver’s location to open today as River District’s first business

Lauren Williams (right) takes the oath of office as she is sworn in by West Carrolton Mayor Rick Barnhart (left) as the newest member of West Carrollton City Council on Tuesday, June 25. Williams fills a seat on council vacated by Amanda Zennie's May 8 resignation. CONTRIBUTED

West Carrollton picks Williams to fill vacant city council spot

An image from a video displayed during a press conference at West Carrollton Civic Center in 2023, shows people enjoying a whitewater attraction in Michigan. West Carrollton will receive more than $1.2 million in state funding to advance a planned whitewater park along the Great Miami River. CONTRIBUTED

West Carrollton gets $1.2M in state grants for whitewater park, River District

Recreational marijuana is processed and packaged in a back room at Amazing Budz in Adrian, Michigan. West Carrollton is extending its ban on new cannabis businesses through March 30, 2026. That means no new dispensaries, growers or processors can open in the city for now. STAFFF FILE PHOTO

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West Carrollton extends cannabis business ban amid ongoing legal uncertainty

Xenia

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PHOTOS: A look inside Silly Goose Creative Play Cafe in Beavercreek

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Silly Goose Creative Play Cafe combines imagination, espresso and kid-friendly comfort in...

UPDATE: Missing 93-year-old Xenia man found

It’s hot! Here are 150 stops on the Ohio Ice Cream Trail to get a cool treat