Montgomery Co. News

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Human trafficking case: Dayton man gets 2 years in prison

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

Much of Dorothy Lane in Kettering is planned for resurfacing, the largest single item of $17.3 million in capital projects next year. About 3.3 miles of Dorothy will be repaved from South Dixie Highway to just west of Wilmington Pike, work estimated to cost $3.5 million. NICK BLIZZARD/STAFF

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

Man gets 30 years to life for sexually assaulting 7-year-old girl in Harrison Twp.

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

Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. JIM NOELKER/STAFF FILE

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Harrison Twp. man accused of sex abuse, spying on teen sentenced to at least 18 years

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

Miamisburg embarked this year on upgrades to Sycamore Trails Park, including the installation of new playgrounds. It is scheduled to complete the project in 2025. CONTRIBUTED

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

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...

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

Friends of the Dayton Arcade volunteer Anna Hunsberger arranges Christmas tree branches at the Dayton Arcade Monday December 9, 2024. Hunsberger and other volunteers put together dozens of trees in the rotunda for Holly Days 2024. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

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‘A great finish for an amazing project.’ Arcade ready for Holly Days, new hotel

Centerville

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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

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′

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

Mulberry & Main opens in former Brookville firehouse

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

Dayton

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Human trafficking case: Dayton man gets 2 years in prison

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

Man gets 30 years to life for sexually assaulting 7-year-old girl in Harrison Twp.

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

Englewood

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

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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

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

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 year

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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

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

Don’t want to chase? Just fire a GPS. New tech helps police track fleeing vehicles, break...

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

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

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

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

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?

A driver who has autism can give this envelope to a police officer if they are pulled over. It has guidance for both the driver and the officer.

New police effort aims to improve traffic stops involving drivers with autism

Vandalia Municipal Building. AIMEE HANCOCK/STAFF

Proposal tabled for new subdivision on South Brown School Road in Vandalia

Vandalia council to consider six candidates for city manager position

West Carrollton

Restaurant and convenience chain Sheetz opened a new location at 821 Miamisburg Centerville Road in Washington Twp. last month. The company wants to buy land in West Carrollton to build a similar store. CONTRIBUTED.

West Carrollton plans to sell part of River District property to Sheetz for $3.6M

Cornerstone Building Supply wants to buy a West Carrollton facility it leases at 145 South Alex Road and make upgrades in office space, machinery and power. The upgrades are expected to result in a 10-fold improvement of employee production in some processes. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

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Manufacturer’s nearly $1.3M investment includes West Carrollton property acquisition...

West Carrollton plan aims to establish network of recreational opportunities

West Carrollton is working to amend zoning code for its City Center area ahead of a new river district being constructed along the Great Miami River at Interstate 75's West Carrollton interchange. The City Center district’s boundaries are South Alex Road to the west, Kimberley Lane and a mobile home park to the south, Interstate 75 on the east, and the Great Miami River on the north. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

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West Carrollton aims to prohibit certain uses, allow other ahead of river district...