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    Beavercreek
    Jamar King is a partner in Thompson Hine's Business Litigation and Government Contracts practice groups. King is also a board member of the Air Force Museum Foundation. THOMAS GNAU/STAFF
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    ‘Truly in a different era.’ How federal contracting changed in 2025
    Jobseekers wait in line at what was the Fairborn Holiday Inn for the Air Force Life Cycle Management hiring event event March 22, 2023. FILE
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    A key Wright-Patterson Air Force Base mission is hiring. Here’s what to know
    Dillard’s will be opening a store at the Mall at Fairfield Commons in Beavercreek in March. FILE
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    New details revealed for Beavercreek Dillard’s opening event in March
    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
    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
    Firefighters respond to a fire on Westerly Lane in Centerville on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF
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    Man killed in Centerville fire has been ID’d
    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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    Schools watching weather for potential closures this week
    Clayton
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    18-year-old injured in Clayton shooting
    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
    Dayton
    Tim Reynolds, a senior engineer for Stratacache company Walkbase, explains how a system of trackers on shopping carts can monitor customers in stores while standing at a map on display screens last August at Stratacache's experience center on the first floor of the former KeyBank Tower, across Main Street from Stratacache Tower. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF
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    Stratacache CEO acknowledges employee layoffs
    The Montgomery County Common Pleas Court crest. JaJuan Worthy is facing charges in common pleas court for a double shooting at a Dayton apartment. JIM NOELKER/STAFF FILE
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    Man indicted in double shooting at Dayton apartment
    Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. JIM NOELKER/STAFF FILE
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    Woman accused of armed robbery, throwing chemical in person’s face pleads guilty
    A judge's box in a Montgomery County Common Pleas Court room. JIM NOELKER/STAFF FILE
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    Dayton man sentenced to probation in child pornography investigation
    Englewood
    Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. JIM NOELKER/STAFF FILE
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    Woman accused of armed robbery, throwing chemical in person’s face pleads guilty
    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
    Fairborn
    The Montgomery County Common Pleas Court located in Dayton.
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    Fairborn man indicted in Huber Heights domestic dispute, chase
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    Man arrested, charged in Huber Heights domestic dispute that led to chase
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    Man sentenced to 8 years in prison for fraud scheme targeting elderly
    The biennial Adventure Summit, presented by Wagner Subaru and co-hosted by Wright State University and Five Rivers MetroParks, happened at Wright State University’s Student Union on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Some of the featured activities included kayaking, live music by Andy Schomburg, animal encounters, an expo, Flatland BMX demo, a bouldering competition and more. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
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    PHOTOS: 2026 Adventure Summit at Wright State University
    Huber Heights
    The Montgomery County Common Pleas Court located in Dayton.
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    Fairborn man indicted in Huber Heights domestic dispute, chase
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    Man arrested, charged in Huber Heights domestic dispute that led to chase
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    Domestic dispute leads to temporary shelter in place at Huber Heights elementary school
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    Man accused of fleeing from Huber Heights police, stealing vehicle in Clark County
    Kettering
    Cincinnati Purcell Marian's Lauryn Brown blocks a shot from Alter's  Allison Link during a Division IV regional final on Saturday, March 7 at Vandalia-Butler's Student Activity Center. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF
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    PHOTOS: Alter, Cincinnati Purcell Marian face off in girls D-IV regional final
    The Fairmont High School girls basketball team beat Olentangy 66-45 on Friday, March 6, 2026 at the Ohio Expo Center's Taft Coliseum in Columbus. The Firebirds advanced to a Division I state semifinal for the first time since 2013. MICHAEL COOPER / STAFF
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    PHOTOS: Fairmont vs. Olentangy girls basketball
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    Girls basketball: Fairmont routs Olentangy to claim Division I state tournament berth
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    Employee injured after car crashes into Kettering florist
    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
    Miamisburg
    Chace Baxter, 7 Brew Coffee regional manager, welcomes attendees to the ribbon-cutting ceremony held at the new 7 Brew Coffee location at at 310 N. Springboro Pike, which was held March 3 in collaboration with the Dayton Chamber of Commerce. CONTRIBUTED
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    7 Brew Coffee opens new Miamisburg location
    A van drives on Glengarry Drive near Kettering Middle School on Tuesday, Jan. 20. BRYANT BILLING/STAFF
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    More local schools headed for financial challenges
    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
    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
    A van drives on Glengarry Drive near Kettering Middle School on Tuesday, Jan. 20. BRYANT BILLING/STAFF
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    More local schools headed for financial challenges
    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
    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
    Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker walks off the field after an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Monday, July 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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    Butler grad Taylor Decker says he plans to return to Lions for 11th NFL season
    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
    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
    Tim Spradlin (center) was one of several individuals and businesses honored by the Xenia Chamber of Commerce last week for service to the community. CONTRIBUTED
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    Xenia Chamber of Commerce honors local individuals in ‘America 250’ ceremony
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    Woman hit, killed by SUV in Xenia ID’d; Man in custody
    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
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