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Study shows more than 340,000 acres of Indiana farmland gone
(The Center Square) – Indiana lost nearly 2% of its farmland over 12 years. That’s according to a legislative-directed study by state agricultural officials. The inventory conducted by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture determined the acreage of parcels devoted to farming fell by a net total of 345,682 acres to slightly less than 18 million acres. With 640 acres in a square mile, that works out to slightly more than 540 square miles lost from 2010 to 2022. ...
House fire damages home in Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Multiple crews responded to a house fire in Dayton overnight. The fire occurred on N. Sperling Avenue near E. 2nd Street according to the Montgomery County Regional Dispatch Center. Crews were dispatched minutes before 1:30 a.m. At this time, injuries have not been confirmed nor has the cause of the fire. […]
Humid with a few more showers or thunderstorms today, but improvement for the weekend
Unsettled weather will continue today in a warm and humid air mass. We’ll see sun mixing with clouds, highs in the mid 80s, and a few spotty shower or thunderstorms. Not everyone will see rain today, but if you do, it could fall heavy at times. There is also a low threat of strong wind in any thunderstorm this afternoon and evening.
Troy to hold blood drive on July 18
TROY — Help raise the summer blood supply by donating at the Upper Valley Medical Center community blood drive Thursday, July 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3130 N. County Road 25-A. To schedule an appointment to donate with Solvita (formerly Community Blood Center) on the Donor Time app, by calling 937-461-3220, or at www.donortime.com. Walk-ins are welcome at the Solvita Dayton Center, 349 S. Main St.
Whirledge featured at July 7 concert
GREENVILLE — The Greenville Municipal Concert Band will once again present a free concert at the Marling Band Shell in the Greenville Park this Sunday, July 7, 7 p.m. The concerts are an excellent way to get out and enjoy the park and family while listening to great music.
Submit your fair photo and you could win
GREENVILLE — The fair is less than two months away and now is a great time to peruse some of the photos you took at last year’s fair and recall some of the great memories you and your family had. Finding that spectacular picture you couldn’t wait to post on social media could also mean some additional spending money at this year’s fair.
Captains fall to Dragons, 6-5, in 10 innings
Visiting Dayton scored all of its runs in the ninth and 10th innings, then held off a Captains’ rally in the bottom of the 10th to win, 6-5, on July 4 at Classic Park. Lake County (47-31) took a 3-0 lead in the eighth inning on an RBI double by Jose Devers and a two-run home run by Maick Collado.
Grab a drink, shop and explore downtown Dayton during First Friday
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — First Friday returns on July 5 in downtown Dayton. This month’s First Friday celebrates summer in the city. Among the excitement is the openings of two new small businesses downtown: Chairapy and Mintha’s Boutique. During First Friday, DORA is in full effect from noon to midnight. Patrons can purchase a beverage […]
Parade-goers seek relief from heat, humidity at Fourth of July events
FAIRBORN, Ohio (WDTN) — Fourth of July celebrations are in full swing, with people breaking out the grills and fireworks. Fairborn and several other communities hosted holiday events, bringing lots of people together in hot, humid conditions. Spectators attempted to fan away the intense heat, hoping the rain would...
Local blood supply critically low going into holiday weekend
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The rash of recent gun violence has drastically impacted our community’s blood supply. That makes the need for donations even greater as we head into the Fourth of July weekend — an already challenging time of year for blood donations. Solvita’s Mark Pompilio...
Reflecting on Independence Day with Mary Todd Lincoln
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — As America celebrates our story of independence, one local resident is looking back on a special member of history. Teena Baldridge is a Mary Todd Lincoln impersonator, who wants to teach others about the famous First Lady and show that all things are possible. “She really was a very well-educated person, […]
Dayton police arrest man for bomb threats, criminal damaging
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A man has been arrested in connection to several bomb threats and criminal damaging complaints. The Dayton Police Department announced the arrest of Paul Chirco on July 4. The man was allegedly involved in numerous cases of criminal damaging and calling in false bomb threats. Police say there were multiple calls […]
Rehmert throws first pitch to VMI’s Psczulkoski
GREENVILLE—Chris Rehmert, a 1966 Greenville graduate and retired US Army Veteran, threw out the opening pitch at the Greenville American Legion Post 140 baseball game against the visiting Muncie Post 19 squad on Military/Veterans night at Sater Heights Park. “It was a big honor to throw out the first...
July 4th: Patriot Guard Riders honor fallen heroes nationwide, no bike required
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- In honor of the 4th of July holiday, we're sharing the story of a group who travels from coast to coast, honoring our nation's veterans and first responders. The Patriot Guard Riders were founded in 2005 to shield families of fallen heroes from those that would...
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