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    Jonathan Eric Link, 61, of Centerville, sits in the jury box ahead of his sentencing hearing Tuesday, Dec. 23 in Montgomery County Common Pleas Judge Steven Dankof's courtroom. He was convicted of two counts of murder in the July 2001 death of Shannon Anderson at their home in Kettering. BRYANT BILLING/STAFF
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    New Dayton-area task force targeting organized retail theft leads to 5 indictments
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    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
    Poppets Coffee & Tea is opening a cafe and retail space at 1006 E. Dorothy Lane in Kettering on Jan. 2. 2026. CONTRIBUTED
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    Poppets Coffee & Tea announces grand opening of cafe, retail space in Kettering
    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.
    The Beavercreek Planning Commission has approved a request for a new McDonald’s restaurant at 4380 Indian Ripple Road. This is the former site of Burger King. NATALIE JONES/STAFF
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    New McDonald’s could open at former Burger King site near The Greene in Beavercreek
    Jonathan Eric Link looks around the courtroom during a break on Wednesday, Dec. 10. Link is on trial for two counts of murder in the July 2001death of 29-year-old Shannon Noel Anderson. BRYANT BILLING/STAFF
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    Centerville man found guilty of murder in Kettering cold case homicide
    Heavy flames destroyed the roof of Prestige Home Furnishings at 2874 S. Dixie Drive on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. NICK GRAHAM / STAFF
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    Woman killed in Kettering at major intersection Saturday has been identified
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    Kettering’s Maddy Westbeld visits her old school
    Maddy Westbeld (bottom left), a Fairmont graduate who plays professional basketball for Chicago Sky, poses for a photo with students after talking at an afternoon assembly at J.E. Prass Elementary School in Kettering on Friday, Dec. 12. BRYANT BILLING/STAFF
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    PHOTOS: Fairmont alum Maddy Westbeld visits J.E. Prass Elementary in Kettering
    Kettering Mayor Peggy Lehner presided over her final council meeting Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, marking the end of nearly 30 years of public service at the municipal and state level. JEN BALDUF/STAFF
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    Kettering council approves 3% raises, says farewell to mayor, vice mayor
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    Kettering man sentenced to more than 15 years in child sex, porn case
    The Kettering Mayor’s Tree Lighting kicked off the city’s holiday season on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at Lincoln Park Civic Commons. Activities included Mayor Peggy Lehner’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony, photos with Santa Paws and Santa & Mrs. Claus, caroling by the Kettering Children’s Choir, horse-drawn carriage rides plus cookies and cocoa. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
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    PHOTOS: 2025 Kettering Mayor's Tree Lighting at Lincoln Park Civic Commons
    Shannon Anderson was reported missing in 2001. DAYTON DAILY NEWS ARCHIVES
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    24-year-old Kettering murder case: Defense disputes evidence against Centerville man
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    Centerville man’s trial this week in Kettering cold case homicide
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    Kettering to remove traffic lights at Far Hills Avenue, Laurelann Drive
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    Man in custody after hourslong SWAT standoff in Kettering Saturday
    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
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    Security breach reported for emergency alert system used in the Miami Valley
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    Man sentenced to probation for Kettering school shooting threat
    El Toro Express is coming soon to 3910 Far Hills Ave. in Kettering. NATALIE JONES/STAFF
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    El Toro Express near Dayton Mall closes, will relocate to Kettering
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    Historic Dayton building anchors new investment as Good Hands Bread Co. opens
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    Grandson, woman sentenced to prison for role in dismembered Kettering man found in...
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    Timeline: How legs found in Trotwood led to Kettering search, warrants, charges
    Kettering City Schools Treasurer Justin Blevins, left, addresses the audience during a community forum Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at Kettering Middle School. Other panel members, from left, are board President Mark Martin, Assistant Superintendent Dan Von Handorf, architect Mike Ruetschle and Director of Business Services Jeff Johnson. JEN BALDUF/STAFF
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    Can all the kids fit in one middle school? Merger tops questions at Kettering forum
    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
    Kettering Board of Education President Mark Martin gestures while addressing the audience at the Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, school board meeting at Fairmont High School. JEN BALDUF/STAFF
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    Kettering school board votes to place 5.9-mill bond levy on May ballot
    Restaurants in the Dayton region are continuing to support those facing food insecurity in the Miami Valley. Last week, Wheat Penny Oven & Bar distributed almost 500 meals in two days. Pictured is Liz Valenti, who owns the restaurant with Dave Rawson. FILE PHOTO
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    A forum for Kettering Middle School parents on the merger of the two middle schools at KMS beginning next year is 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 in the auditorium of KMS, 3000 Glengarry Drive. STAFF FILE
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    Kettering Schools to share building plan in community forum
    Dayton’s Original Pizza Factory is located at 1101 Wayne Ave. in Dayton. NATALIE JONES/STAFF
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    It’s Dayton Pizza Week: $10-$12 pizzas sold at 17 restaurants throughout region
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