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Michael Kendrick (far left) appeared electronically before Magistrate Brandon McClain in Dayton Municipal Court. McClain set his bond at $2 million. He is facing three counts of tampering with evidence and one count gross abuse of a corpse for allegedly leaving the body of a 7-year-old boy in grass field in Dayton before collecting his bones. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF

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Bond set at $2M for man accused of disposing of 7-year-old’s body in Dayton54m ago

Hershall Creachbaum, who was 7 years old, was believed to be found dead Saturday, July 12, 2025. A 38-year-old Dayton man has been charged with tampering with evidence and gross abuse of a corpse in connection to the investigation. A memorial has been set up on the McClure Street bridge over U.S. 35. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF

What we know now: Dayton police continue to investigate after 7-year-old boy reported...1h ago

1 in custody after vehicle flees deputies, crashes into pole in Dayton2h ago

Mikey’s Late Night Slice is opening its first location in the Dayton region at 503 E. First St. This is the former space of Local Cantina, which closed in March. CORNELIUS FROLIK / STAFF

Mikey’s Late Night Slice to open in former Local Cantina spot by Day Air Ballpark

Young’s Jersey Dairy in Yellow Springs has announced a change in leadership as CEO Dan Young retires this fall after five decades. His son, John Young, will take the helm effective Nov. 1 (CONTRIBUTED).

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CEO of Young’s Jersey Dairy announces retirement; fourth-generation to take the reins

Dayton BBQ Company, located at Carillon Historical Park in Dayton, took home Best Smoked Wing, as well as Best Side for their loaded fries topped with mac and cheese and brisket, at the 2025 Kickin’ Chicken Wing Fest (CONTRIBUTED).

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Winners of the 2025 Kickin’ Chicken Wing Fest

The front windows of the Walter H. Rice Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in downtown Dayton. THOMAS GNAU / STAFF

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Man accused of running Dayton chop shop pleads guilty in multi-state car theft ring

Size (and sauce) matters: BW3s co-founder judges local chicken wing competition

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Meet the chickens: Kettering man’s pets or farm animals?

Hershall Creachbaum, who was 7 years old, was believed to be found dead Saturday. Michael Kendrick, who is dating Creachbaum’s mother, is facing three counts of tampering with evidence and one count of gross abuse of a corpse. A memorial has been set up on the McClure Street bridge over U.S. Route 35. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF

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Chief: Dayton boy reported as kidnapped believed to have been dead for weeks

Marion’s Piazza turns 60, celebrates with discount for customers

Todd Combs holds one of his pet chickens Sunday, July 13, 2025, in the backyard of his Kenosha Road home in Kettering. JEN BALDUF/STAFF

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PHOTOS: Meet the chickens: Kettering pets or farm animals?

Centerville

Marion’s Piazza turns 60, celebrates with discount for customers

Mudlick Tap House is expected to relocate to 110 W. Franklin St. in spring 2025. For now, it’s business as usual at their Dayton spot on East Third Street until construction is complete. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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Mudlick Tap House announces final day of regular service in downtown Dayton

Motorcyclist killed in Washington Twp. crash ID’d

Centerville has launched a pilot project using AI-equipped recycling trucks to detect contamination in real time. Residents whose items don’t meet the guidelines will be notified via a personalized postcard, one that tells them which items are not accepted and provides tips on proper recycling. CONTRIBUTED

Watching your trash: Local city using AI-equipped trucks to scan recycling

Clayton

AeCha Cafe brings bubble tea and community warmth to Tipp City: Now serving morning...

Anticoli’s house dressing is now available locally: Here’s where you can get it

Jennifer Vollmer talks about tornado damage her property sustained while standing in front of the remains of a grain bin that was destroyed during the storm last year. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF

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Ohio home insurance rates soar due to storms, inflation; how to protect yourself

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20 Miami Valley communities expand energy programs to residents, small businesses

Dayton

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Bond set at $2M for man accused of disposing of 7-year-old’s body in Dayton54m ago

What we know now: Dayton police continue to investigate after 7-year-old boy reported...1h ago

1 in custody after vehicle flees deputies, crashes into pole in Dayton2h ago

Mikey’s Late Night Slice to open in former Local Cantina spot by Day Air Ballpark

Englewood

Marion’s Piazza turns 60, celebrates with discount for customers

AeCha Cafe brings bubble tea and community warmth to Tipp City: Now serving morning...

Sweden Creme in Lindenwald, a neighborhood of Hamilton, is painted pink and light blue, and the building is lit up with neon lights at night. Metal tables with built-in benches and umbrellas and picnic-table style seating are available outdoors. A new sign advertises the signature Dixie Burger. The windows are decorated with dancing Dixie Burgers and ice cream cones. CONTRIBUTED

It’s hot! Here are 150 stops on the Ohio Ice Cream Trail to get a cool treat

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20 Miami Valley communities expand energy programs to residents, small businesses

Huber Heights

2 sobriety checkpoints to take place in Huber Heights tonight

Athlete of the week: Keng Martin, Wayne High School

U.S. Attorney Kenneth Parker, Southern District of Ohio, discussed a 14-person indictment related to a racketeering scheme involving the Thug Riders Motorcycle club in Ohio and Kentucky on June 14, 2024. Approximately 330 law enforcement officers assisted with search warrants and arrests on Thursday, June 13, 2024, in connection to the case. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

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First member of Thug Riders Motorcycle Club sentenced, ordered to 30 months in prison

Thug Riders: What’s next for 14 members of motorcycle club accused of federal crimes

Kettering

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Winners of the 2025 Kickin’ Chicken Wing Fest

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Meet the chickens: Kettering man’s pets or farm animals?

Marion’s Piazza turns 60, celebrates with discount for customers

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PHOTOS: Meet the chickens: Kettering pets or farm animals?

Miamisburg

Marion’s Piazza turns 60, celebrates with discount for customers

Woman indicted for allegedly promoting prostitution at spa near Dayton Mall

Teen arrested after 18-year-old shot in the leg in Miamisburg

Anticoli’s house dressing is now available locally: Here’s where you can get it

Moraine

Marion’s Piazza turns 60, celebrates with discount for customers

One of 33 recently installed signs that welcome people to Moraine, celebrate the city's history and mark a milestone. The new signs posted at all city entrances feature graphics incorporating the Wright Seaplane and a reference to Moraine becoming a city in 1965. CONTRIBUTED

Moraine’s new entry signage celebrates history, marks milestone

It’s hot! Here are 150 stops on the Ohio Ice Cream Trail to get a cool treat

Another Ohio community has officially banned businesses involved in the cultivation, processing and retail sale of recreational marijuana. Moraine City Council on Thursday, June 12, approved an ordinance prohibiting those activities within city limits, citing concerns about public health, safety and overall community welfare. STAFF FILE PHOTO

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Moraine bans recreational marijuana businesses

Oakwood

Anticoli’s house dressing is now available locally: Here’s where you can get it

Bright colors of native plants fill the sun garden outside Wright Memorial Public Library in Oakwood. JEN BALDUF/STAFF

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Oakwood library takes learning outside

The Oakwood City Schools Board of Education approved a two-year contract with its teachers' union that calls for a 3% raise for the 2025-26 academic year and a 2½% wage increase for 2026-27. STAFF FILE

Oakwood teachers get 3% raise in first year of 2-year contract

Three Birds opens in Dayton: Here’s what to expect

Trotwood

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Man accused in Trotwood murder, arson fire pleads guilty

Taste of Jamaica has relocated to 4570 Salem Ave. in Trotwood. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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Taste of Jamaica relocates from Dayton to Trotwood

Anticoli’s house dressing is now available locally: Here’s where you can get it

FBI presence reported in Montgomery County for second time in a week

Vandalia

AeCha Cafe brings bubble tea and community warmth to Tipp City: Now serving morning...

Hydrochloric acid results in hazmat response at AmeriWater in Vandalia

It’s hot! Here are 150 stops on the Ohio Ice Cream Trail to get a cool treat

COMMUNITY GEMS: Nominate someone doing something great in your community

West Carrollton

New Culver’s location to open today as River District’s first business

Lauren Williams (right) takes the oath of office as she is sworn in by West Carrolton Mayor Rick Barnhart (left) as the newest member of West Carrollton City Council on Tuesday, June 25. Williams fills a seat on council vacated by Amanda Zennie's May 8 resignation. CONTRIBUTED

West Carrollton picks Williams to fill vacant city council spot

An image from a video displayed during a press conference at West Carrollton Civic Center in 2023, shows people enjoying a whitewater attraction in Michigan. West Carrollton will receive more than $1.2 million in state funding to advance a planned whitewater park along the Great Miami River. CONTRIBUTED

West Carrollton gets $1.2M in state grants for whitewater park, River District

Recreational marijuana is processed and packaged in a back room at Amazing Budz in Adrian, Michigan. West Carrollton is extending its ban on new cannabis businesses through March 30, 2026. That means no new dispensaries, growers or processors can open in the city for now. STAFFF FILE PHOTO

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West Carrollton extends cannabis business ban amid ongoing legal uncertainty