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Port Authority, County Corp. partner w/ Dublin developer on Dayton housing
The Dayton-Montgomery County Port Authority and non-profit County Corp. are assisting Dublin Capital Group’s nearly $16 million development of affordable apartments in West Dayton. Located near Cambridge Avenue and Bryn Mawr Drive in the Dayton View historic district, the development will feature 47 multi-family units built for low-income families...
‘Uncaring behavior:’ Dayton grandmother indicted in relation to death of grandson
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Montgomery County Prosecuting Attorney spoke Monday afternoon to the public. During a press conference, Mat Heck, Jr., announced that Stephanie Shanks, 58, of Dayton, was arrested on a warrant on multiple charges related to the death of her grandson, Charles Brown. On March 30, Shanks reportedly called 911 to report Brown […]
One dead after car crashes into RTA pole in Harrison Township
HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKEF) -- The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office confirmed a driver is dead after a crash into an RTA pole near the DB Plasma Donation Centre of Dayton on Salem Avenue at roughly 7 a.m. on Sunday, July 14. Montgomery County Deputies and the Harrison Township Fire Department...
Suspect in custody after reported shooting in Kettering
KETTERING, Ohio (WDTN) — A person is in the Montgomery County Jail after a shooting reportedly occurred over the weekend in a Kettering neighborhood. Around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, officers were dispatched to Irelan Street in Kettering. A spokesperson confirmed to 2 NEWS that a shooting took place. Although individuals were not hit […]
Port Authority advances Dayton STEM School expansion, affordable housing projects
Projects in Dayton, Kettering and Trotwood get port support with bond issuances. Dayton-Montgomery County Port Authority trustees voted unanimously Monday to make possible bonds advancing the expansion of the Dayton Regional STEM School as well as the rehabilitation of affordable housing sites in Dayton and Trotwood. After the votes approving...
Coroner ID’s woman killed during RTA pole crash
HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WDTN) — The identity of the person killed during a crash in Montgomery County on Sunday has been revealed. According to the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office, Arion Washington, 36, died on July 14 in a crash in the 3900 block of Salem Avenue. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office believes Washington was driving […]
Heat advisory and thunderstorm warning issued for Greater Cincinnati Monday
A heat advisory and a severe thunderstorm warning were issued in the Greater Cincinnati area Monday afternoon. Northeast Butler County, Northwest Warren County and Southwest Montgomery County are under a severe thunderstorm warning until 4 p.m., the weather service said. The storm is moving east into the area from Middletown with gusts up to 60 MPH.
Free smoke detectors installed for Harrison Township residents
** Workplace fire safety story above ** HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WDTN) — Residents in a portion of Montgomery County are able to receive an installation of a free smoke detector. As a part of federal funding, the Harrison Township Fire Department is offering residents in Harrison Twp. free smoke detectors. According to HTFD, residents are […]
Ohio jail deaths: Twice inmates overpower guards at hospitals, took guns, died by suicide
Shortly before 10 a.m. on June 1, 2022 inside a Dayton hospital, Montgomery County Jail inmate Brian Booth overpowered a 78-year-old contract security guard, who used a cane. Booth, 30, fought with Darrell Holderman, took his gun, shot him in the neck, and then ran through the hospital hallways, pointing the Glock handgun...
Woman ID’d in fatal crash on Salem Avenue in Harrison Twp.
A woman who died after a car crashed into a pole Sunday morning in Harrison Twp. has been identified. Arion Washington, 36, died at the scene, according to Montgomery County Coroner Dr. Kent Harshbarger. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate. Around 6:40 a.m. Sunday, deputies responded...
Dayton CVB Rebrands As Destination Dayton
formerly the Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau, revealed its new organization name and logo. The organization is eager to introduce its new look, and reintroduce its purpose to the local community. “Because we are in the conventions, travel and hospitality business, we felt it was appropriate to have a...
Driver pronounced dead after striking pole in Harrison Twp.
HARRISON TWP., Ohio (WDTN) — Deputies are investigating a crash that left one person dead on Sunday morning. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, a serious injury crash was reported at 6:40 a.m. on July 14. Deputies and medics responded to the intersection of Salem Avenue and Free Pike. Upon arrival, crews found a […]
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