Montgomery Co. News

Toxic Brew Company, the first craft brewery in downtown Dayton, opened in June 2013 and is now a staple when visiting the Oregon District. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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A guide to breweries in downtown Dayton18m ago

Crews install security barriers and fencing for NATO event in downtown Dayton Tuesday, May 20, 2025. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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Traffic moving downtown as Dayton welcomes NATO members36m ago

An entrance to the Reynolds and Reynolds campus off Research Boulevard in Kettering. THOMAS GNAU/STAFF

Former Reynolds CEO sues as acting CEO replaces him1h ago

Kettering Health Hamilton GREG LYNCH / STAFF

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Kettering Health technology outage continues following cyberattack

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NATO in Dayton: Downtown transformed in past 24 hours for assembly safety

Just in time for the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, the Downtown Dayton Partnership is debuting t-shirts highlighting Dayton’s newest landmark. The shirts (available in royal blue, charcoal or white) feature the design of the new Dayton Peace Sign, currently located at RiverScape MetroPark (FACEBOOK PHOTO).

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Looking for Dayton merch? Here’s a list of downtown stores carrying it

SUV crashes into Huber Heights building; no injuries reported

The green awnings of the Biltmore Towers building are partially hidden behind 8-foot metal fencing Wednesday as fire and security crews prepare downtown Dayton for the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. Jeremy P. Kelley / Staff

Biltmore Towers seniors and disabled residents worry about NATO security issues

Tear Drops Steakhouse is located at 111 W. First St. in Dayton. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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Tear Drops Steakhouse moves downtown Dayton opening date to June 6

There is a proposal to demolish the brick apartment building (background) immediately south of the Moraine Frisch's to make way for a WaWa gas station on the combined site. Image from Google.

WaWa moves ahead in Moraine; council member calls it ‘catastrophe waiting to happen’

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NATO road closures result in traffic backups in downtown Dayton

28-year-old Brookville grad ordered to pay $2M in Ponzi scheme case

Centerville

The Crab Rangoon at China Cottage is filled with crab meat, cream cheese, fresh scallions and garlic before being deep-fried (FACEBOOK PHOTO).

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China Cottage has two restaurants in the works; Huber Heights location may open next...

Centerville is set to unveil additions to its Veterans Memorial Plaza at Stubbs Park on Monday, May 26, Memorial Day. The new additions include a monument honoring the U.S. Space Force, completing the plaza’s representation of all six branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. CONTRIBUTED

Centerville expands Veterans Memorial to honor Space Force, Global War on Terror service...

The Furry Skurry 5K, a benefit for the Humane Society of Greater Dayton, happened at St. Leonard CHI Living Communities in Centerville on Saturday, May 17, 2025. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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PHOTOS: 2025 Furry Skurry 5K at St. Leonard CHI Living Communities

Centerville Schools to partner with YMCA on child care program next school year

Clayton

Next Level Game Lounge, formerly Englewood Fun Center, is closed. AIMEE HANCOCK/STAFF

Next Level Game Lounge north of Dayton closed ‘until further notice’

Man accused of shooting into ex’s car, Huber Heights house pleads guilty

Child seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle in Clayton Saturday afternoon

The Panera Bread on Miller Lane in Butler Twp. closed its doors recently. AIMEE HANCOCK/STAFF

Panera Bread closes one of its Dayton restaurants

Dayton

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A guide to breweries in downtown Dayton18m ago

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Traffic moving downtown as Dayton welcomes NATO members36m ago

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Kettering Health technology outage continues following cyberattack

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NATO in Dayton: Downtown transformed in past 24 hours for assembly safety

Englewood

Next Level Game Lounge north of Dayton closed ‘until further notice’

The Vandalia Justice Center is home to the Municipal Court and the Police Department.

3 facing charges after reportedly taking man to Englewood bank to rob him

3 arrested, guns recovered after trio reportedly takes person to bank to rob them

Panera Bread closes one of its Dayton restaurants

Huber Heights

SUV crashes into Huber Heights building; no injuries reported

Man accused of shooting into ex’s car, Huber Heights house pleads guilty

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China Cottage has two restaurants in the works; Huber Heights location may open next...

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

Kettering

Former Reynolds CEO sues as acting CEO replaces him1h ago

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China Cottage has two restaurants in the works; Huber Heights location may open next...

Bushido Ramen Shop will be located at 2607 Wilmington Pike in Kettering (NATALIE JONES/STAFF).

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Bushido Ramen Shop to open this week in Kettering

‘You have to be able to adapt’: Some Dayton small businesses thriving through economy of...

Miamisburg

The Frisch’s Big Boy restaurant located at 4830 S. Dixie Drive in Moraine is “permanently closed,” according to a sign posted at the restaurant. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

Moraine Frisch’s on track to become WaWa gas station and convenience store

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Township fiscal officer faces state investigation over alleged misuse of funds

5 local cities launch co-responder program for mental health, addiction support

Lowering the ‘barrier to entry for anybody to get on and ride’: United Wheels spotlights...

Moraine

WaWa moves ahead in Moraine; council member calls it ‘catastrophe waiting to happen’

Moraine Frisch’s on track to become WaWa gas station and convenience store

5 local cities launch co-responder program for mental health, addiction support

The city of Moraine will commemorate its 60th anniversary with a one-day festival at Wax Park, 3800 Main St., from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 31. It will feature food and craft vendors, amusement rides, live music and a car cruise-in. CONTRIBUTED

Moraine festival to celebrate 60th anniversary with free rides, entertainment

Oakwood

‘You have to be able to adapt’: Some Dayton small businesses thriving through economy of...

5 local cities launch co-responder program for mental health, addiction support

Killer Brownie relaunches with new look: No longer ‘a best kept secret’

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PHOTOS: Killer Brownie relaunches with tagline 'live a little'

Trotwood

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Tear Drops Steakhouse moves downtown Dayton opening date to June 6

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China Cottage has two restaurants in the works; Huber Heights location may open next...

Developer: State could invest $300 million in mental health site

Trotwood and Harrison Twp. have teamed up to redevelop the former Hara Arena site. Step one was completing a market study to brainstorm potential uses for the property and surrounding area. CONTRIBUTED

Trotwood goes public with opposition to state mental health facility at Hara site

Vandalia

2 people injured after Vandalia fire; 1 jumped from window, 13 people displaced

Panera Bread closes one of its Dayton restaurants

Former area school administrator sentenced to 18 months in child sex abuse case

Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. JIM NOELKER/STAFF FILE

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Vandalia man pleads guilty to 72 counts of child porn

West Carrollton

5 local cities launch co-responder program for mental health, addiction support

Amanda Zennie, West Carrollton City Council Member

West Carrollton City Council member resigning after seven years of service

West Carrollton School District is nearing completion of a new 97,281-square-fooot elementary school for grades 2-4. The district is letting the public tour the soon-to-be-replaced schools in May before they are demolished this summer. CONTRIBUTED

West Carrollton to demolish elementary schools ahead of new building’s opening

$Chief Doug Woodard is retiring Sunday, March 9, after 40 years in law enforcement, 37 of them with West Carrollton. Woodard has been the city's police chief since 2013. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF$

‘How can I help?’ Police chief retires after 37 years in West Carrollton