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    Beavercreek
    The Wright State University men's basketball team hosted Robert Morris University as well as their Senior Day recognition ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. The Colonials beat the Raiders 81-68. JEREMY MILLER / CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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    PHOTOS: Robert Morris at Wright State
    Industrial Commercial Properties says it now controls the remaining developable land in the Kettering-Beavercreek Miami Valley Research Park. ICP map.
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    ‘Next wave of growth.’ Developer controls remaining open Research Park land
    Birch Hill Suites in Beavercreek was recently denied permission from the city to continue operating as an extended stay hotel. LONDON BISHOP / STAFF
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    Council denies long-term use permit for Beavercreek hotel, citing recurring police issues
    An outgrant license is signed Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 for work leading to what advocates hope will be a new STEM Talent Development Complex near the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Standing are (left) Joe Sciabica, who leaders the Employers Workforce Coalition, and retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dick Reynolds, co-founder of Air Camp. Seated are (left) Col. Dustin Richards, 88th Air Base Wing commander and Vince Russo, Air Camp co-founder. THOMAS GNAU/STAFF
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    Plans underway for new $38M STEM center on WPAFB
    Bellbrook
    The Bellbrook Museum in the city's downtown is near one area where the city has made significant progress in modernizing its downtown infrastructure. STAFF
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    With downtown upgrades nearly done, Bellbrook targets water system fixes
    A voter reads the ballot while doing in-person early voting Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 at the Greene County Board of Elections in Xenia. FILE
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    Greene County candidates, tax issues filed for May 2026 primary
    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...
    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.
    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
    Mississippi forward Cotie McMahon (32) gets behind Vanderbilt's defense to score off an inbounds pass during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
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    Centerville grad Cotie McMahon scores career-high 39, leads No. 17 Ole Miss women over...
    The Centerville High School boys basketball team beat Springfield 56-44 on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 to win their eighth straight Greater Western Ohio Conference championship. MICHAEL COOPER / STAFF
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    PHOTOS: Centerville vs. Springfield
    Centerville junior Trey Sam drives past Springfield senior Charles Cunningham during their Greater Western Ohio Conference game on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. The Elks won 56-44. MICHAEL COOPER / STAFF
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    Boys basketball: Centerville beats Springfield, earns share of eighth straight GWOC...
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    Schools watching weather for potential closures this week
    Clayton
    Interstate 70 East was closed near Ohio 49 near Englewood and Clayton after multiple crashes and vehicles slid off the road during snow showers Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. Photo courtesy the Ohio Department of Transportation.
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    I-70 East reopens in Montgomery County following crashes
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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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    Former Northmont students sue school district after allegedly being groomed, raped by bus...
    Dayton
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    Dayton police to conduct curfew sweeps; Parents, kids could face misdemeanor
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    Man seriously injured in early-morning shooting in Dayton
    Dayton police cruiser. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF
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    1 injured after Dayton shooting near Wabash Avenue
    Fire breaks out at historic Butler County Courthouse
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    Ohio concerned if local company is meeting tax incentive goals and other headlines
    Englewood
    Bruns General Contracting and Belton Foods teams review Belton Foods' new $8 million,  73,750-square-foot facility recently completed by Bruns General Contracting at the Englewood Otterbein Industrial Park. CONTRIBUTED
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    Pancake syrup making company Belton Foods moving into new $8M Englewood facility
    Interstate 70 East was closed near Ohio 49 near Englewood and Clayton after multiple crashes and vehicles slid off the road during snow showers Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. Photo courtesy the Ohio Department of Transportation.
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    I-70 East reopens in Montgomery County following crashes
    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
    Fairborn
    The Wright State University men's basketball team hosted Robert Morris University as well as their Senior Day recognition ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. The Colonials beat the Raiders 81-68. JEREMY MILLER / CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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    PHOTOS: Robert Morris at Wright State
    Wright State University men's basketball team celebrates during their 85-73 victory over IU Indy in a Horizon League game on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 at the Nutter Center. JEREMY MILLER / CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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    Wright State basketball: Raiders clinch Horizon League co-championship
    Construction workers work on the site of the future Fairborn Middle School on Thursday, Feb. 19. The school, which is being constructed next to Fairborn High School on Commerce Center Boulevard, is planned to open in the summer of 2027. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF
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    Fairborn Middle School hits construction milestone as district eyes future goals
    Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth unveils the U.S. Space Command sign with Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink, and Space Force and Army leadership in Huntsville Ala. in December 2025. Photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza
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    WSU to work with U.S. Space Command
    Huber Heights
    Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. JIM NOELKER/STAFF FILE
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    Man sentenced to probation for false bomb threat in Huber Heights
    A three-vehicle crash was reported Monday morning on Feb. 16, 2026, at Interstate 70 East near the Interstate 75 North ramp in Montgomery County. Photo courtesy Huber Heights Fire Department.
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    I-70 East reopens following 3-vehicle crash near I-75
    Fourteen members of the Thug Riders Motorcycle Club were indicted in federal court in an organized crime scheme that reportedly involved multiple violent acts in Ohio and Kentucky. Photo courtesy the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
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    Man sentenced to more than 1 year in prison in Thug Riders violent crime conspiracy
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    Thug Riders: What’s next for 14 members of motorcycle club accused of federal crimes
    Kettering
    Montgomery County Common Pleas Courtroom. JIM NOELKER/STAFF FILE
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    Moraine man found guilty of pistol-whipping Kettering resident, stealing car
    Industrial Commercial Properties says it now controls the remaining developable land in the Kettering-Beavercreek Miami Valley Research Park. ICP map.
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    ‘Next wave of growth.’ Developer controls remaining open Research Park land
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    Brigid’s Path can accept Medicaid after decade-long process
    McKenzie Jones, Springboro High School. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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    Preps Profile: McKenzie Jones, Springboro High School
    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
    Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. JIM NOELKER/STAFF FILE
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    Miamisburg man accused of sexually abusing 7-year-old pleads guilty
    Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. JIM NOELKER/STAFF FILE
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    Man sentenced to at least 28 years in prison for Miamisburg rape
    Cars wait to turn onto North Springboro Pike as they exit Austin Landing on Friday, Jan. 23. A new development called Austin Crossing is being built across North Springboro Spike from Austin Landing. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF
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    New development across from Austin Landing planned in Miami Twp.
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    UPDATE: 1 identified following fatal house fire in Miamisburg
    Moraine
    TNT Fireworks is building a warehouse and retail store at 2770 E. River Road in Moraine. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF
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    New TNT Fireworks warehouse, retail store being built in Moraine
    Several Montgomery County Sheriff's Office cruisers were staged outside Fuyao Glass America in Moraine Friday, July 26, 2024. FILE / STAFF
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    Ohio’s U.S. senators and senate hopeful express concerns about Fuyao
    Montgomery County Common Pleas Court
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    Man accused in deadly wrong-way crash after fleeing from Moraine police
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    Bond set at $250,000 for man accused in deadly wrong-way crash in Moraine
    Oakwood
    Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. JIM NOELKER/STAFF FILE
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    Man accused of sexually abusing girl for 7 years in Montgomery County
    Oakwood City School District leaders are considering advising its school board a levy may be needed in 2027 to fund operating costs. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF
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    Oakwood schools may seek new operating levy in 2027
    Judge E. Gerald Parker Jr. conferences with attorney Ryan Nelson (front left) and Montgomery County assistant prosecutor Bryan Moore (back left) during a hearing in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Matthew Currie, an Oakwood attorney accused of stalking and secretly recording a teenage girl and other women, was not in attendance. Currie, who has a rare parkinsonism disease, is receiving care in an ICU, according to Nelson. BRYANT BILLING/STAFF
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    Attorney accused of stalking Oakwood teen, voyeurism now in ICU, lawyer says
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    Schools watching weather for potential closures this week
    Springboro
    U.S. Postal Service mail collection boxes. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF FILE
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    2nd man gets jail for using sticky mouse traps to steal mail in Springboro
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    Election 2026: Warren County tax issues and candidates filed for May 5 Primary Election
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    Schools watching weather for potential closures this week
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    Girls basketball: Fairmont closes in on GWOC title with win over Springboro
    Trotwood
    Montgomery County Common Pleas Court
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    Riverside man sentenced to at least 5 years in crash that killed Trotwood woman
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    Vacant Trotwood apartment building a total loss following fire
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    Jury finds Harrison Twp. man found guilty in 2023 shooting in Trotwood
    Trotwood and Harrison Twp. are hoping to breathe new life into the site where Hara Arena once stood. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF
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    Trotwood meeting to cover behavioral health hospitals following planned development at...
    Troy
    Joel Smith has been named the chief administrative officer of Miami County following the January resignation of Michael Clarey. CONTRIBUTED
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    Miami County names Joel Smith as new chief administrative officer
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    Coroner IDs Troy man killed in downtown Dayton crash
    A view of downtown Troy looking west on Main Street during a ride in the Goodyear Blimp on Friday, June 20. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF
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    Troy council backs downtown sprinkler loan program
    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
    Vandalia
    Legrand officials and well-wishers celebrate the opening on the its Union distribution center on Feb. 23, 2023. STAFF
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    Owner of local distribution center under state microscope for job creation incentives
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    Traffic enforcement to take place on I-70, I-75 Tuesday
    Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. JIM NOELKER/STAFF FILE
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    Vandalia man accused of secretly filming juveniles in bathroom indicted on 100+ charges
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    Vandalia man accused of filming juveniles in bathroom, downloading more than 1,000 child...
    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
    Xenia
    A rendering of what will be the updated exterior of Kettering Health Greene Memorial hospital in Xenia. CONTRIBUTED
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    Kettering Health sets timeline for $25M investment in Xenia, Greene Memorial
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    Xenia man pleads guilty in incident leading to officers shooting him
    Central State University is located in Wilberforce, northwest of Xenia. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF
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    Central State University president reacts to South Carolina State University shooting
    Central State University is located in Wilberforce, northwest of Xenia. BRYANT BILLING/STAFF
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    Central State to become part of Xenia following water dispute
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