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By Amelia Robinson
Aug 25, 2018
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A theater that has been treating moviegoers to screams, thrills and chuckles for more than 60 years has reopened as of August 1, 2018.

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The

Dixie Twin Drive-in Theatre,

6201 N. Dixie Dr., Harrison Twp., Montgomery County, has been closed since an electrical fire Saturday, July 14, according to the theater’s Facebook page.

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Archived photo: The Taylor family has some fun before the start of the movie at the Dixie Drive In Theater on Thursday, May 29, 2008. On the left is Robin Taylor and her husband, William. In the front are their kids from left, C.J., 8, Tommy Joe, 3 and 11 month old Robby Joe. Special to the Dayton Daily News by Skip Peterson

Credit: Skip Peterson

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Credit: Skip Peterson

Archived photo: There were still a few of the old speakers in use at the Dixie Drive In Theater on Thursday, May 29, 2008. Special to the Dayton Daily News by Skip Peterson

Credit: Skip Peterson

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Credit: Skip Peterson

Dixie Twin Drive-In Theatre. Dayton, Ohio. TY GREENLEES / STAFF

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