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First-place Dragons rally to top TinCaps
The Dayton Dragons scored seven runs in the sixth inning, keyed by a grand slam home run by John Michael Faile, as they erased an early 5-0 deficit to defeat the Fort Wayne TinCaps, 8-7 on Saturday night in Fort Wayne. Faile has hit a home run in each of...
3 people injured in Dayton shooting
Three people were injured after a shooting Saturday morning in a Dayton residential neighborhood. Officers and medics were dispatched after 10 a.m. to the 700 block of Whitmore Avenue, where they found three people suffering from gunshot wounds that were not life-threatening, said Dayton police Sgt. Steven Bauer.
Rain showers and storms set for this morning, afternoon and tonight
Today will bring a 90% chance of rain showers and thunderstorms, with additional showers and a possible thunderstorm after 11 a.m., according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. Highs will be near 80 degrees, while the lows will fall around 65 degrees. Tonight brings showers with a possible thunderstorm...
High School Football: Top teams to watch this season
High school football kicks off Thursday night with the renewal of Kettering rivals Fairmont and Alter at Roush Stadium. Fairmont head coach Dave Miller has turned the Firebirds into a yearly factor in the Greater Western Ohio Conference. And the Firebirds have won three straight over Alter. The Knights showed...
Local real estate: Vandalia home for sale has finished walk-out basement
This custom-built, brick-and-cedar two-story home in Vandalia has a full, finished walk-out lower level. Originally built in 1999, it has extensive updates and is in the Vandalia-Butler School District. A concrete driveway leads to the two-car attached garage. A concrete walkway connects the driveway to the covered two-story front porch...
Springfield police officer faces third OVI charge over 5-year period
A Springfield police officer is facing his third OVI charge in a five-year period following a Friday traffic stop by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Joseph Robinson, 42, was pulled over shortly after midnight in the area of McCreight Avenue and West Elm, according to Clark County Municipal Court records. He faces one count of OVI and one turn and stop signal violation. He is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday.
H.S. Results 8/17: Boys and girls soccer seasons start
Brookville 3, Dixie 2: B: King goal assist, King goal assist, Fowler goal. Calvary Christian 1, Benjamin Logan 1: BL: Lyden goal, Stoodt assist. Carroll 3, La Salle 1: C: Schumann goal assist, O’Bleness goal, Gervais goal. Dayton Christian 4, Newton 0. Franklin 2, Preble Shawnee 1: F: Guisse...
Archdeacon: Team Buckeye Tuna and the $1 million fish tale
Maybe it was because they’d positioned themselves so perfectly in the large pod of powerful tuna off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland. Maybe it was the look or movement of that ballyhoo they were trolling on a circular hook through those deep blue waters. Then again, it may...
Miami Valley election boards feeling good about their number of poll workers
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Poll workers were in short supply during March’s primary elections in Ohio. With less than three months until the general election – including for president – the need for poll workers grows. Both Montgomery and Miami counties said they expect a large turnout, and poll workers will be essential to handle […]
'Hillbilly Elegy' is back in the spotlight. These Appalachians write a different tale
Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis, the 2016 memoir from Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance, once again began flying off the shelves after former President Donald Trump named Vance as his running mate. Many have turned to the memoir to find out the story of Vance’s upbringing, a core part of why he’s on the Republican ticket to begin with. But the book also brings along a host of assumptions that many authors still find not to be true.
C-M Middle School off to a successful start
CLARKSVILLE — Clinton-Massie Middle School welcomed over 400 students and their families during the open house on Monday night, according to staff, marking a successful start to the 2024-2025 school year. The event provided an opportunity for students and parents to familiarize themselves with the school environment, meet the...
'Upper market' apartment community seeks approval in township (Nearly 300 units)
The apartment community will seek approval from the township's zoning commission next week. $23M neighborhood proposed in Dayton area, 250-plus homes. Washington Township to add to single-family housing stock. Examining the Issue: Dayton faces housing bottleneck; solutions ahead.
Major project set for former Montgomery County Fairgrounds site
The Dayton region has been tapped as an innovation hub in the state of Ohio. Supported with $35 million in state funding from the Ohio Innovation Hubs Program, the new onMain Innovation Hub will bring together government, academia, and private sector industry partners to make Dayton a global leader in the research and development of digital transformation technologies. The project also is supported with a local match of at least $23 million and a private sector investment of up to $37 million. <\p> DOWNLOAD the free DBJ app for breaking news alerts on your phone<\p>
Manufacturer works to no longer ‘Springfield’s best kept secret’
A local manufacturer is calling itself the “best-kept secret in Springfield." TAC Industries is hoping its newest upgrades to its manufacturing operations will help the company reveal itself. TAC Industries is part of a larger nonprofit called The Abilities Connection or just TAC.<\p> TAC is a workforce development organization based in Springfield. The organization prides itself on serving people with disabilities and other barriers by connecting and empowering them to achieve their full potential. The company mainly trains its members to work in the manufacturing sector. The company operates as the sole source provider of cargo nets for the Air Force<\p>
Dayton defense sector still strong despite workforce shortage
Dayton’s industries have seen a significant lack of available or skilled labor. Many companies and service providers are struggling to find good workers, and the defense industry is no different. The defense industry however is different is in its preemptive measures to find employees.<\p> Dayton’s defense sector is one of the strongest and largest industries in the Miami Valley. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton is the state's largest single-site employer, with over 32,000 employees, including military and civilian contractors. This number doesn't include the vast number of defense contractors located around Dayton who work with the base or other military installations around the country.<\p>
Springfield-based university to eliminate 75 jobs
A university in the Dayton region is making staffing cuts to right-size its budget.<\p> Wittenberg University has announced plans to cut 75 faculty and staff due to necessary budget reductions, reports our news partners at Dayton 24/7 Now.<\p>
How new innovation hub sparks future development in Dayton
A long-discussed development may have just gotten a large kick start from the state.<\p> The onMain project just received a new spark in the form of a new innovation center coming to Dayton. The onMain Innovation Hub’s Digital Transformation Center (DTC) was discussed Monday at an event held by state officials and local organizations.<\p>
Auditions Announced for LEGALLY BLONDE the Musical at Springboro Community Theatre
Springboro Community Theatre is thrilled to hold auditions for LEGALLY BLONDE the Musical. Book written by Heather Hach and Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin. Directed by Nick Bellmyer. Audition Dates and Times: Monday September 16th and Tuesday September 17th at 7:00 PM with potential callbacks...
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