Montgomery Co. News

A crowd of more than 100 people lined both sides of West Dorothy Lane in front of the Tesla Service Center in Moraine on Saturday, March 29 as part of a nationwide “Tesla Takedown” movement. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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PHOTOS: Local protest was part of nationwide ‘Tesla Takedown’ movement

Local ‘Tesla Takedown’ protest pushes against Musk, DOGE government cuts

Beavercreek man faces 12 drug theft felonies; worked at Washington Twp. pharmacy

A water tower at the Miami water treatment plant on Chuck Wagner Lane in northeast Dayton. CORNELIUS FROLIK / STAFF

Dayton responds to Montgomery County’s $14M water lawsuit; many cities affected

$A temporary sign at the Dixie Twin Drive-In located at 6201 N. Dixie Drive, in Harrison Twp. The Drive-In will kick off its 69th season this weekend. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF$

Dixie Twin Drive-In to kick off 69th season six months after wind storm destroyed...

An image of the Newmark Office Park building into which law firm WilmerHale moved in 2020. Contributed.

New Trump executive order targets law firm with Dayton-area presence

26-year-old woman killed in Dayton shooting ID’d

The operators of O’Charley’s are bringing a new brick-and-mortar concept to the Dayton area. Underground Chuck’s is coming soon to 2260 Miamisburg Centerville Road in Miami Twp. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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O’Charley’s to open new brick-and-mortar concept called Underground Chuck’s near Dayton...

A large brawl took place inside the Southeast Branch library at around 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. The branch is located at 21 Watervliet Ave. in southeast Dayton, next to Belmont High School. Dayton Public Schools officials said several students were involved in the fight, which occurred in the teen section of the facility. The Southeast Branch has been shutting down between the hours of 2:30 and 5 p.m. on weekdays for safety reasons. Belmont High School dismisses at 3 p.m. weekdays. CONTRIBUTED

Want to use Dayton library branch? New policy requires appointments during certain hours

FILE - Former special counsel Robert Mueller testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington before the House Judiciary Committee hearing on his report on Russian election interference on July 24, 2019. A federal appeals court on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, directed the Justice Department to disclose certain redacted passages from special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation report that relate to individuals who were investigated by prosecutors but not ultimately charged. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

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Trump executive order targets law firm with Dayton presence

Esther Price Candies launches ‘Golden Egg Hunt’

A shooting was reported in the 4300 block of City View Terrace in Dayton late Sunday, March 16, 2025. MARSHALL GORBY/STAFF

Dayton man accused of killing ex-girlfriend indicted

Centerville

Beavercreek man faces 12 drug theft felonies; worked at Washington Twp. pharmacy

Dayton responds to Montgomery County’s $14M water lawsuit; many cities affected

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O’Charley’s to open new brick-and-mortar concept called Underground Chuck’s near Dayton...

Esther Price Candies launches ‘Golden Egg Hunt’

Clayton

Dayton responds to Montgomery County’s $14M water lawsuit; many cities affected

Esther Price Candies launches ‘Golden Egg Hunt’

The Gem City Kitchen is now at the Dayton Arcade serving up homestyle food

Clayton city council gave a developer rezoning approval in a plan to build more than 500 homes on vacant land south of Sweet Potato Ridge Road, just across the street from a suburban development in the neighboring city of Union. MARSHALL GORBY / STAFF

Clayton council OKs huge 529-home development in third vote; tension continues

Dayton

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PHOTOS: Local protest was part of nationwide ‘Tesla Takedown’ movement

Local ‘Tesla Takedown’ protest pushes against Musk, DOGE government cuts

Dayton responds to Montgomery County’s $14M water lawsuit; many cities affected

$A temporary sign at the Dixie Twin Drive-In located at 6201 N. Dixie Drive, in Harrison Twp. The Drive-In will kick off its 69th season this weekend. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF$

Dixie Twin Drive-In to kick off 69th season six months after wind storm destroyed...

Englewood

Dolly’s Burgers & Shakes CEO says people will find new things on menu. The goal of...

Dolly’s Burgers & Shakes is open at 8181 Springboro Pike in Miami Twp. near the Dayton Mall. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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PHOTOS: What to expect at Dolly's Burgers & Shakes

$The Grocery Outlet bargain market, located at 606 Taywood Road in Englewood held its grand opening Thursday, March 13, 2025. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF$

National bargain grocery store opens new local location

Clayton council OKs huge 529-home development in third vote; tension continues

Huber Heights

Dolly’s Burgers & Shakes CEO says people will find new things on menu. The goal of...

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PHOTOS: What to expect at Dolly's Burgers & Shakes

Three infants were allegedly injured while at Anna's Early Beginnings Child Care and Learning Center according to a Huber Heights Police Division investigation. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF

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2nd family files lawsuit after 4 infants injured at Huber Heights day care

Montgomery County Common Pleas Courtroom. JIM NOELKER/STAFF FILE

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Dog trainer accused of scamming customers, mistreating animals gets probation

Kettering

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PHOTOS: Local protest was part of nationwide ‘Tesla Takedown’ movement

Local ‘Tesla Takedown’ protest pushes against Musk, DOGE government cuts

Dayton responds to Montgomery County’s $14M water lawsuit; many cities affected

Meade brothers Christian, left, Jason, center, and Chase operate Coreplex Fitness at 1228 E. Stroop Road in Kettering. CONTRIBUTED

3 brothers run personal training business in Kettering

Miamisburg

New Trump executive order targets law firm with Dayton-area presence

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O’Charley’s to open new brick-and-mortar concept called Underground Chuck’s near Dayton...

Christina Schindler wears a locket of her 21-year-old son, Jayden Stephenson, who had mental health issues. Stephenson was shot by Miami Twp. police Feb. 19 after they responded to a call for him wielding a knife. ERIC SCHWARTZBERG/STAFF

Mental health call leaves 21-year-old dead; family questions police methods

Dolly’s Burgers & Shakes CEO says people will find new things on menu. The goal of...

Moraine

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PHOTOS: Local protest was part of nationwide ‘Tesla Takedown’ movement

Local ‘Tesla Takedown’ protest pushes against Musk, DOGE government cuts

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Man sentenced to 2 years in Moraine bank robbery

Man arrested after guns, stolen vehicles found in Moraine

Oakwood

MrFancyMan’s sourdough baked goods are used at 2 local coffee shops in Dayton region

Forza Fitness owner Dominic Anastasio, center, is flanked by trainers Jonathan Catedral and Rachel Golem. The new gym is at 3012 Far Hills Ave. in Kettering near East Dorothy Lane. CONTRIBUTED

Oakwood grad opens new gym in Kettering

Oakwood Mayor Bill Duncan delivered the annual State of the City address during this week’s council meeting, and highlighted some of the projects that he feels have moved the city forward. STAFF FILE

Mayor touts Oakwood as region’s premier residential community

Beavercreek High School students study in the district's new computer science career tech class Thursday November 21, 2024. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

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Several big school districts to have tax levy votes in May election

Trotwood

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Man sentenced at least 18 years in homicide, Trotwood house fire

Clayton council OKs huge 529-home development in third vote; tension continues

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Man sentenced to 2 years in 18-year-old’s shooting death in Trotwood

Broasted chicken restaurant opens in Trotwood; it was first a food truck

Vandalia

$The newly constructed roundabout at Union Airpark Blvd. and Dog Leg Road near the Dayton International Airport is designed to improve truck traffic flow through the commercial development in the area. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF$

Why big trucks are a big problem in Vandalia

A GE Aerospace welder on the job. GE photo

GE to invest nearly $26M in Dayton this year

Clayton council OKs huge 529-home development in third vote; tension continues

$The site of a proposed housing development south of Interstate 70, on the east side of South Brown School Road. Poplar Creek Road serves as northern border of site. Southern border of site sits just south of Foxfire Trail. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF$

Vandalia council OKs housing subdivision plans for South Brown School Road

West Carrollton

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

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

West Carrollton Police Chief Doug Woodard

West Carrollton police chief retiring after nearly 40-year career

Crews work to demolish an office building at 1129 Miamisburg-Centerville Road in West Carrollton Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. The 3-story facility just off Interstate 75 was damaged in a November 2023 fire. MARSHALL GORBY/STAFF

Prominent office building at I-75 and Ohio 725 demolished; hit by fire in 2023

West Carrollton is seeking the financial means to remediate a 27-acre site that was formerly home to a wastewater treatment facility. It aims to prepare the land for recreation opportunities. STAFF FILE PHOTO

West Carrollton hopes to clean up waste site, create adventure park, camping