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Yellow Springs gets Dave Chappelle, why can’t Dayton get Jackson?
Having somebody whose net worth is $170 million, according to celebritynetworth.com, could do wonders for the area.
Here’s a list of places that could really use a millionaire’s help.
According to Montgomery County records, $522,727 in taxes, including $407,784 in delinquent taxes, is owed on the long-vacant downtown building. Though maybe there’s hope. Earlier this year, a new development partnership announced plans to rehabilitate the arcade, which could include housing as well as spaces for artists and creative professionals.
The Montgomery County Fairgrounds – a 37-acre site on South Main Street -- is looking for a developer, after an earlier proposal fell through in January.
Back in October, we reported how Hara Arena’s financial struggles had local officials afraid that the annual Hamvention might have to relocate. But the venue’s owner said the arena’s financial footing had improved, and the Hamvention board said then that it had no intentions of leaving.
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