Dinner and a dance for Honor Flight

FAIRBORN — The Local Area World War II Veterans Honor Flight Fund Raising committee is announcing a dinner dance for the third year to raise funds for the Honor Flight. Thursday, September 02, 2010

Central State expansion marked with groundbreaking

WILBERFORCE — Central State University ushered in an age of growth and expansion on Thursday, Sept. 2 with a groundbreaking ceremony that marked the beginning of an $11.5 million project to construct two new living-learning facilities. Thursday, September 02, 2010

Old fashioned fun at the fairgrounds

XENIA — There will be fun, food, and plenty of farming equipment at the Greene County Fairgrounds from Sept. 23 to Sept. 26 when the Xenia Old Timers Club holds their annual Old Timers Days. Thursday, September 02, 2010

Charter amendment talks stifled

XENIA — Talks to pull two proposed charter amendments have broken down and Xenia officials doubt an agreement can be reached by today’s deadline for ballot changes. Thursday, September 02, 2010

Cedarfest this weekend

CEDARVILLE — The excitement is building for Cedarville residents as they prepare for this year’s Cedarfest, an annual festival that has been going on for almost 30 years now. Wednesday, September 01, 2010

New ballot-printing system will save county money

XENIA — County officials expect to save tens of thousands of dollars with a new ballot-printing system. Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Riders escort replica wall

XENIA — Many of the members of the Gold Wing Road Rider’s Association (GWRRA) pulled out the patriotic stops on Wednesday, Sept. 1, when they converged on Buckminn’s Harley Davidson, 1213 Cincinnati Avenue, to help escort the Vietnam Memorial Moving Wall from Wapokoneta to Sidney. Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Drugs, alcohol not cause of 675 crash

SUGARCREEK TWP. (WDTN) — Authorities told 2NEWS on Wednesday that 19-year-old Brennan Eden had neither alcohol or drugs in his system at the time of last Monday’s crash. Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Fairborn schools rated as ‘effective’

FAIRBORN — Fairborn City Schools earned an “Effective” rating on the Ohio Department of Education State Report Card. Data from ODE was released on Aug. 27. Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Sweethearts celebrate

XENIA — Six couples celebrated long and lasting marriages at the Wright Place Community, 2224 High Wheel Drive, when the senior independent living facility held its Jubilee Wedding Celebration on Aug. 31. Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Students learn the importance of voting

XENIA — Democracy was alive and well at Shawnee Elementary School on Tuesday, Aug. 31, when Xenia school superintendent Deborah Piotrowski paid a visit to Jim Lamb’s third grade class to teach children about the importance of registering to vote. Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Negotiations on charter amendments continue

XENIA — Negotiations are continuing this week on a deal which would mean two charter amendments could be pulled from the November ballot. Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Toward Independence throughout the years

Editor’s notes: This is the first part of a two-part feature celebrating the Toward Independence 35th anniversary. XENIA — Thirty-five years ago a group of dedicated parents sought to develop a quality residential Monday, August 30, 2010

Springfield man dies in Fairborn motorcycle crash

FAIRBORN — A Springfield man died from injuries he suffered in a motorcycle accident Sunday in Fairborn. Monday, August 30, 2010

No charges for officer involved in shooting

BEAVERCREEK — A county grand jury decided Monday not to indict a Beavercreek police officer who shot and killed a knife-wielding man in June. Monday, August 30, 2010

Man assaulted at football game

XENIA — A Xenia man, who was planning on watching his daughter cheer for her first varsity football game Friday night at Carroll, wound up at Miami Valley Hospital as a result of a confrontation with a security guard. Monday, August 30, 2010

Greene CATS to expand hours

GREENE COUNTY — Beginning Monday, Aug. 30, 2010, the Greene County Transit Board (Greene CATS) will expand its traditional demand responsive service hours to end at 9 p.m., seven days a week, instead of ending at 6 p.m. Friday, August 27, 2010

Women’s Hall of Famers named

GREENE COUNTY — This year marks the 30th year that the Greene County Women’s Hall of Fame has been honoring local women. Friday, August 27, 2010

Innovative new service offered

FAIRBORN — A familiar face in Fairborn has started an innovative new service for residents. Friday, August 27, 2010

Wright State engineer puts sound science to work on jet systems

FAIRBORN — When you ring a large bell, the sound is pure. But when there is a crack in the bell, the sound will be different. This analogy describes the work under way by a Wright State engineer who is using sound as a way to detect cracks in the blades of jet engines. Friday, August 27, 2010

School zones require extra caution

COLUMBUS — With trauma season winding down and thousands of Ohio children heading back to school, the Division of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) reminds motorists to stay alert in residential areas, near schools and in school zones. Friday, August 27, 2010

Spring Valley Senior Center Events

As the children are heading back to school for a new year, I asked some of the senior citizens what memories stand out from their school years. I never got much response about the classes and subjects taught. Friday, August 27, 2010

Charter amendments on staffing levels could be pulled from November ballot

XENIA — An agreement is near which would mean both charter amendments on public safety staffing levels could be pulled from the November ballot. Friday, August 27, 2010

Goodwill Drive to Victory set for Sept. 6

XENIA — Local residents can support Xenia High School (XHS) and Goodwill during the fourth annual WHIO-TV 7 Goodwill Stores Drive to Victory that pits XHS against Bellbrook High School. Thursday, August 26, 2010

Bellbrook seniors can drive to school

BELLBROOK (WDTN) — New rules at a local high school break a four decade streak, with few exceptions, where seniors weren’t able to drive themselves to school. Thursday, August 26, 2010

Take a trip to Wonderland this weekend

XENIA — “Alice in Wonderland” written by Lewis Carroll in 1865 and directed by Alisa Vernon will be performed by students in the Teen Workshop at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Aug. 28 at X*ACT at 45 E. Second Street in Xenia. Thursday, August 26, 2010

Library receives $10,000

FAIRBORN — When Richard Ferris’ brother called Denise Hall for advice on the money left when Ferris died in June, Hall knew exactly where it should be spent. Thursday, August 26, 2010

House fire injures one in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — A woman was injured in a house fire on West Possum Road in Springfield Tuesday. Thursday, August 26, 2010

Deputies arrest suspected Rx trafficker

SPRINGFIELD — Clark County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Springfield man suspected of selling Oxycontin in Mad River and Moorefield Townships. Thursday, August 26, 2010

Strickland announces launch of Ohio New Markets Tax Credit Program

COLUMBUS — Governor Ted Strickland and Ohio Department of Development Director Lisa Patt-McDaniel recently announced the launch of the Ohio New Markets Tax Credit program. Thursday, August 26, 2010

Council to hold meeting on beekeeping ordinance

BELLBROOK — Bellbrook City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance allowing beekeeping in the city at its Sept. 13 meeting. Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Council to hold meeting on beekeeping ordinance

BELLBROOK — Bellbrook City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance allowing beekeeping in the city at its Sept. 13 meeting. Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Eden’s mother speaks out

DAYTON — The family of Brennan Eden, the driver in a horrific crash on I-675 Monday that left the interstate closed for hours, called Eden’s survival a “miracle.” Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Faith Christian Bookstore receives a facelift

FAIRBORN — People paying a visit to Faith Christian Bookstore, 4 E. Main St., will notice something different about the business establishment’s appearance; the store’s lettering has been replaced and the exterior has been painted a bright new color. Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Brown praises HOPE Cafe

XENIA — HOPE Cafe, 1855 Bellbrook Avenue, received praise for its efforts to eliminate the causes and conditions of poverty on Wednesday, Aug. 25 when Sen. Sherrod Brown joined Xenia Mayor Marsha Bayless in a tour of the restaurant. Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Officials launch Ohio Veteran Bonus Program

COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray, Ohio Treasurer Kevin Boyce and Ohio Department of Veterans Services Director Bill Hartnett recently launched the Ohio Veterans Bonus program in Columbus. Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Local physician retires from director position at Trinity Community

BEAVERCREEK — Nursing home patients and their families will miss Bellbrook resident Jerry Clark, MD, when he retires from nursing home practice in September 2010. Dr. Clark has been a familiar person around Trinity Communities of Beavercreek for the past 14 years where, as Medical Director, he managed the medical affairs for the facility and provided medical care to over 100 residents of the facility each month. Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Cops are cracking down on Ohio roads

COLUMBUS — The message is clear: if you drive impaired, you will be caught and arrested. This year, 952 Ohio law enforcement agencies joined thousands of other law enforcement agencies and highway safety partners throughout the nation to take part in the Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Wednesday, August 25, 2010

More arrests made involving vehicle break ins

XENIA — The Xenia Police Department arrested three juvenile suspects breaking into vehicles on Friday, Aug. 20. They were charged with theft and criminal mischief. Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Bat problem addressed at meeting

XENIA — A vermin problem at the sheriff’s office is driving county officials batty. Tuesday, August 24, 2010