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Hydrochloric acid results in hazmat response at AmeriWater in Vandalia

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

COMMUNITY GEMS: Nominate someone doing something great in your community

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds performed for the second time this weekend at the CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show on Sunday, June 22. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF

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NEW DETAILS: Dayton Air Show draws 75,000 for second year in a row

Show-goers at the CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show revel in the cooling mist at a water station Saturday, June 21, 2025. THOMAS GNAU/STAFF

Air show doctor: Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate; 60 treated Saturday for heat issues

The T-34 Association performs during the CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show Saturday, June 21, 2025 at the Dayton International Airport. NICK GRAHAM / STAFF

Dayton Air Show: Crews of largest planes in bit of a rivalry

The Dayton Air Show hosted the first Vandalia Flight Fest on the grounds of the Vandalia Recreation Center on Friday, June 20, 2025. Attendees of the free event had meet-and-greet opportunities with the United States Air Force Thunderbirds pilots and crew plus Top Gun Maverick and Iceman impersonators. The Lt. Dan Band, featuring actor Gary Sinise on bass guitar, headlined the festival along with a performance by the Vandalia-Butler High School Marching Aviators. Food trucks, vendors, community partners, a beer truck and kids’ area were also featured at the event. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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PHOTOS: Gary Sinise at the Vandalia Flight Fest

Gary Sinise’s Lt. Dan Band ready to fire up Flight Fest crowds

Watch video: Air Force Thunderbirds ready to wow Dayton Air Show crowds

Members of Vandalia City Council listen as residents offer public comment. AIMEE HANCOCK/STAFF

‘We will not forget;’ Vandalia law director admits errors; residents fight housing

The Air Force Thunderbirds performing at the CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show in 2021. MARSHALL GORBY/STAFF

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Air Force Thunderbirds arrive in Dayton today

The 709th Airlift Squadron poses for a squadron photo, April 2, 2022, Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Photo by Senior Airman Shayna Hodge

Fairmont graduate flies mighty C-5 into the Dayton Air Show

Dayton Air Show pivots with inaugural Flight Fest

$In 2023, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine helped unveil the re-imagined Welcome Center on I-70 eastbound in Preble County and announced the plan to replace 33 rest area buildings over the next four years. SAMANTHA WILDOW\STAFF$

All I-75 rest areas in region to be closed for months starting July 7

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

Procter & Gamble Mason Business and Innovation Center on Mason Montgomery Road. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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P&G’s 7,000 planned layoffs: What it means for area plant, research locations

Montgomery County Common Pleas Courtroom. JIM NOELKER/STAFF FILE

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Vandalia man sentenced to at least 3 years for child porn

Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. JIM NOELKER/STAFF FILE

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Man pleads guilty in 2024 SWAT standoff at Butler Twp. hotel on Miller Lane

Bill’s Donut Shop is located at 268 N. Main St. in Centerville. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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It’s National Donut Day: Freebies, raffles happening across the Dayton region

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The best donuts in the Dayton region: Where to find them for National Donut Day

Vandalia Municipal Building. AIMEE HANCOCK/STAFF

Vandalia residents oppose development, have election spat with city leaders

The 48th annual Troy Strawberry Festival took place on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2, 2024 in downtown Troy and the Great Miami River levee. Featured festivities included strawberry themed foods, vendors, live music and more. Here are scenes from Saturday plus a behind the scenes glimpse at the making of the festival’s famous strawberry donuts by Troy Music Boosters volunteers at Troy Memorial Stadium. This year’s festival theme was Blooming Berries. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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Troy Strawberry Festival to have 2 stages of entertainment, car show and more