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Beavercreek

The Kettering Ice Arena needs major repairs and cost estimates range from $10 million to $15 million to demolish it or replace it. The facility will be included in a master plan expected to start next year. TY GREENLEES / STAFF

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Kettering Ice Arena’s future to be part of parks and recreation study next year

The Wendy's at 948 Miamisburg Centerville Road in Miami Twp. near the Dayton Mall is permanently closed. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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4 restaurant chains have closed stores in the Dayton region: Here’s what we know

FILE: Beavercreek is using American Rescue Plan funds on a stormwater projects, including one to ease persistent flooding on Willowcrest Road, pictured here in 2011. LISA POWELL / STAFF FILE

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Beavercreek contracts with Woolpert for first comprehensive stormwater study in 40 years

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2 Wendy’s closed in Dayton region; chain plans to close 140 restaurants

Bellbrook

Stan Terrell, from Dayton, pumps $2.79 a gallon gas at the BP on Edwin C. Moses Boulevard Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. The national average for a gallon of gas fell below $3 Monday afternoon for the first time since May 2021. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

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Gas prices hit 3-year low; local costs likely to ‘dance on both sides of $3′

A man loads up a U-Haul truck in Dayton. CORNELIUS FROLIK / STAFF

Fewer Ohioans moving; Census says more people moved into Buckeye State than out

Bellbrook tops Wapakoneta on walk-off field goal

$First grade students in Sarah Jacobs math class work on addition and subtraction skills Monday, April 22, 2024 at the Primary Village North school in Centerville. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF$

Beavercreek bond to build new school rejected; Centerville school levy approved

Brookville

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Brookville resident group opposes ‘Keep it Rural’ effort to recall city leaders

Brookville mayor, vice mayor push back against recall effort by ‘Keep it Rural’

David Nugent, 81, from Brookville collects, fixes and gives away hundreds of bikes to kids at Christmas. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

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Brookville ‘bicycle man’ to be Santa Claus for kids in need this year

Mulberry & Main, a new bistro with a coffee bar, beer taps and two rooms filled with antiques, is located at 130 Main St. in Brookville. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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PHOTOS: A look inside Brookville's newest bistro with coffee, beer and antiques

Centerville

Chicken Salad Chick, a Southern-inspired, fast-casual chicken salad restaurant, is bringing its products to those in the Dayton area (FACEBOOK PHOTO).

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First 100 customers at Centerville restaurant next week will get free chicken salad for a...

30 years later, luxury homes to be built on Washington Twp. site OK’d in 1993

Centerville's Brent Ullery coaches during a game against Dublin Coffman on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at Coffman Stadium in Dublin. David Jablonski/Staff

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High school football: Centerville coach resigns

A digital illustration of the new Tobias Funeral Home, which will replace the existing facility at 5471 Far Hills Ave. in Washington Twp. The business, which was founded in 1941, was purchased by Service Corporation International in 2010. CONTRIBUTED

Longtime Dayton-area funeral home to demolish building, construct new facility

Clayton

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Gas prices hit 3-year low; local costs likely to ‘dance on both sides of $3′

Man charged with murder in death of security guard who escorts him from Harrison Twp. bar

Mulberry & Main opens in former Brookville firehouse

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PHOTOS: A look inside Brookville's newest bistro with coffee, beer and antiques

Dayton

Montgomery County Common Pleas Courtroom. JIM NOELKER/STAFF FILE

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Shots fired at relatives leaving funeral for Dayton boy, 14; Driver gets jail time27m ago

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office asked the public for information about a felonious assault where a man reportedly hit a woman with a 2013 Kia Soul intentionally in Harrison Twp. on Jan. 29, 2024. CONTRIBUTED

Man accused of hitting girlfriend with SUV, severing her foot in Harrison Twp. indicted

Man accused in deaths of man, woman found bludgeoned in Dayton indicted

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Man accused of firing shots while trying to break into ex’s house in Dayton indicted

Englewood

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4 restaurant chains have closed stores in the Dayton region: Here’s what we know

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Gas prices hit 3-year low; local costs likely to ‘dance on both sides of $3′

Fewer Ohioans moving; Census says more people moved into Buckeye State than out

Englewood Rise, a volunteer run organization dedicated to bringing revitalization, innovation, support and engagement to Englewood, hosted the annual Englewood Holiday Trail and Tree Lighting on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. Featured festivities included local businesses engaging in holiday activities along the W. National Road Historic Area, an outdoor Christmas tree lighting featuring carols sung by the North Dayton Community Choir, a live Nativity by Englewood Christian Church, free carriage rides, an open house celebration at the Englewood Government Center featuring Santa Claus and more. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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PHOTOS: 2024 Englewood Holiday Trail & Tree Lighting

Fairborn

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Kettering Ice Arena’s future to be part of parks and recreation study next year

The Dayton Daily News Holiday Cookie Contest returned this year with area bakers submitting nearly 30 of their very best recipes. A panel of judges selected the top three cookies. Pictured are Amazing Caramel Toffee Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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Meet our Holiday Cookie Contest winners: Local bakers submitted nearly 30 recipes

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10 recipes from our 2024 holiday cookie contest

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Gas prices hit 3-year low; local costs likely to ‘dance on both sides of $3′

Huber Heights

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4 restaurant chains have closed stores in the Dayton region: Here’s what we know

Students at Wright Brothers Elementary head to the bus for a ride home Tuesday December 13, 2022. Schools across the region are still struggling to cover bus routes including Huber Heights schools. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

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Huber Heights school board to consider redistricting options

NEW DETAILS: Teen arrested in Huber Heights stabbing had bloody knife, hands

Man armed with air rifle shot by Huber Heights police pleads guilty

Kettering

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Stretch of Dorothy Lane in Kettering included in $9.6M in road work next year35m ago

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Kettering Ice Arena’s future to be part of parks and recreation study next year

Woman dies after Kettering house fire

The Kettering Mayor’s Tree Lighting kicked off the city’s holiday season on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at Lincoln Park Civic Commons. Activities included Mayor Peggy Lehner’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony, photos with Santa Paws, caroling by the Kettering Children’s Choir, horse-drawn carriage rides plus cookies and cocoa. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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PHOTOS: Kettering Mayor's Tree Lighting at Lincoln Park Civic Commons, 2024

Lebanon

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4 restaurant chains have closed stores in the Dayton region: Here’s what we know

Warren Correctional Institution. STAFF FILE

Mechanical failure sparks fire on Warren Correctional greenhouse roof

An infant left at a newborn safety incubator in a Lebanon fire station has been taken to a hospital and Warren County Children Services has been contacted, Lebanon police said. CONTRIBUTED

Infant left in baby box at Lebanon fire station; Children Services notified

“As of December 28, Dayton Barbecue Company will no longer be a part of the Hidden Valley Orchard family,” owner Eric Evans said in a video posted on social media. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

Dayton Barbecue Company to leave Hidden Valley Orchards

Miamisburg

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Miamisburg’s 2025 capital budget includes park, aquatic center improvements

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4 restaurant chains have closed stores in the Dayton region: Here’s what we know

Miamisburg man dead after vehicle strike

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2 Wendy’s closed in Dayton region; chain plans to close 140 restaurants

Moraine

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Trotwood man convicted of murder of rival in DMAX shooting gets life sentence

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Gas prices hit 3-year low; local costs likely to ‘dance on both sides of $3′

Fewer Ohioans moving; Census says more people moved into Buckeye State than out

Oakwood

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Oakwood school board moving to put $40M bond issue before voters

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Meet our Holiday Cookie Contest winners: Local bakers submitted nearly 30 recipes

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10 recipes from our 2024 holiday cookie contest

Oakwood has rejected a plan to allow a business (foreground left) to build a pickleball court on former NCR property after concerns raised by nearby residents in an upscale development off Ohio 48. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

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Oakwood tie vote blocks pickleball plan at business on ex-NCR site

Springboro

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Gas prices hit 3-year low; local costs likely to ‘dance on both sides of $3′

Workers replace old water pipes near the intersection of Folsom Drive and Knollview in Harrison Twp. Water distributors in southwest Ohio said rising maintenance and operating costs are factors in customer water rate increases. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

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Survey: Regional water rate hikes highest in years as supplier systems aging

An artist who exhibited work at a Warren County museum said his display was wrongfully banned but the facility said he violated their agreement. CONTRIBUTED

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Warren County museum orders art exhibit removed in contract dispute

The 37th annual Christmas in Historic Springboro, the largest three-day holiday festival in the tri-state area, happened on Main St. from Friday, Nov. 22 through Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. Here’s a look at Saturday’s parade and festival. TOM GILLIAM/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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PHOTOS: 2024 Christmas in Historic Springboro Parade & Festival

Trotwood

Grand jury declines to indict 19-year-old accused in Trotwood homicide

Trotwood man convicted of murder of rival in DMAX shooting gets life sentence

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Trotwood man pleads guilty to stabbing woman, causing life-threatening injuries

Trotwood-Madison school board ousts elected member Davis over attendance

Troy

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4 restaurant chains have closed stores in the Dayton region: Here’s what we know

The Overfield Tavern Museum in Troy was heavily damaged in a fire Saturday morning. COURTESY: Overfield Tavern Museum Facebook page

Troy’s oldest structure heavily damaged in Saturday morning fire

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Winds up to 60 mph cause power outages, damage in Dayton area

Tipp City's city government agreed Dec. 2, 2024 to purchase the partially vacant Tipp Plaza shopping center on West Main St. for almost $7 million. Jim Noelker /Staff

Tipp City buys struggling shopping plaza near I-75 for almost $7 million

Vandalia

$Stephen Marlow is facing aggravated murder and other charges in the Aug. 5, 2022, deadly shooting four neighbors, including an 82-year-old veteran and 15-year-old high school student, on Hardwick Place in Butler Twp. MARSHALL GORBY \STAFF$

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Butler Twp. quadruple homicide: Will neighbor charged ever stand trial?