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GPS treasure hunt sends out bomb squad

Jill Drury — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:35:24 GMT

Officers received a call Friday afternoon about a suspicious device found on a bike path near Alpha Road.

Special Report: Tragic Trade

Megan O'Rourke — Fri, 17 May 2013 03:46:05 GMT

Three men were arrested as part of an undercover prostitution string but police say they aren't the criminals they're after.

Dryer fire chases hotel guests outside

Jill Drury — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:40:06 GMT

The fire started in a dryer at the Homewood Suites on Presidential Drive in Fairborn around 7:40 pm.

Sugarcreek Twp. preschool evacuated

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:04:07 GMT

A Bellbrook preschool was evacuated Thursday morning due to a fire.

Base contractor says pay is being cut

Jordan Burgess — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:32:21 GMT

Imagine losing half your paycheck. That's the issue one base contractor says he and others are dealing with because of budget cuts.

Fairborn reacts to furlough days

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:09:10 GMT

Officials at the base said this will have a huge impact on the Miami Valley even though it's fewer furlough days than expected.

Wright-Patterson AFB ready for furlough

Jill Drury — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:43:18 GMT

Wright Patterson Air Force Base civilians are among the hundreds of thousands of people nationwide that are required to take some forced time off.

House fire on Xenia's west side

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:04:05 GMT

Firefighters were called out for a house fire on Xenia Tuesday afternoon.

Bellbrook firefighters think pink

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:49:10 GMT

A pink fire truck was brought in from Washington Courthouse and parked at Dot's Market on West Franklin Street.

Temple renovations now complete

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:48:48 GMT

Hundreds gathered Sunday to celebrate the grand reopening of the Hindu Temple of Dayton.

Hunks in heels unleash their inner diva

Sun, 12 May 2013 15:32:09 GMT

The hunks donned their best pair of stilettos and went heel to heel racing around the The Greene Town Center to raise money for the local organization Clothes That Work.

Funeral services set for Diana Schwab

Sat, 11 May 2013 19:46:04 GMT

Funeral services for Diana Schwab will be held at the Tobias Funeral Home at 5741 Far Hills Avenue in Centerville.

Combating sex assault in the military

Fri, 10 May 2013 02:39:42 GMT

But Mary Lauterbach tells me the newly introduced BE SAFE Act would have made the difference in the case of her daughter, who was denied a base transfer after accusing Laurean of sexual assault.

Snapped pole closes Beavercreek road

Jill Drury — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:25:28 GMT

A crash along Treibein Road near Dayton Xenia Road snapped a power pole.

Stamp Out Hunger Saturday

Staff Reports — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:40:22 GMT

All you have to do is put non-perishable food items into a bag and leave it by our mailbox.

Accused AF officer studied at WPAFB

David Robinson — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:21:32 GMT

Lt. Col. Jeff Krusinski worked at WPAFB from March 2005 to May 2006 as the chief of Force Development. He graduated from the AFIT (Air Force Institute of Technology) Masters degree program in 2007, according to base officials.

Water back on after main break

Thu, 09 May 2013 21:19:05 GMT

It happened on Colonel Glenn highway near Old Yellow Springs road at about 11

Police capture burglary suspect

Jill Drury — Thu, 09 May 2013 01:12:45 GMT

Officers say they arrested Oliver Simons around 8:40 pm Wednesday evening at his residence in Xenia.

Paying to play causing pain for parents

Jackie Sprague — Thu, 09 May 2013 01:12:37 GMT

Because the levy failed, the Centerville City Schools Superintendent tells 2 NEWS pay to play fees will increase for most high school sports next school year from $150 to $225, per athlete per sport with no family cap.

Xenia puts the X-Plan on display

Staff Reports — Thu, 09 May 2013 00:50:05 GMT

It is a plan that Xenia city leaders put in place to help spur development in the city.

Beavercreek woman killed in I-70 crash

Jill Drury — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:11:02 GMT

The crash happened in the eastbound lanes near Alton and Darby Creek Road in Prarie Township just after 9:00 am Wednesday morning.

Police capture burglary suspect

Wed, 08 May 2013 18:45:42 GMT

Police said Oliver Simons is the number one suspect in the burglaries, but more charges are pending with other suspects that have also been involved.

Cops' compliance checks catch carryouts

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:38:07 GMT

Beavercreek Police officers, along with the Ohio Investigative Unit, conducted checks for underage sales at 16 local liquor establishments on May 3.

Fairborn school levy failure means cuts

Megan O'Rourke — Wed, 08 May 2013 03:36:39 GMT

Despite desperate pleas from school officials, Fairborn residents turn down an 11.7 mill property levy that would have saved the district from cuts.

Voters reject Beavercreek income tax

Wed, 08 May 2013 02:19:29 GMT

Beavercreek voters soundly rejected the idea of an income tax Tuesday.

Man cleaning gun shoots himself

Jill Drury — Tue, 07 May 2013 23:41:31 GMT

Officers arrived at 2889 Bahns Drive shortly after 6:00 pm.

Fairborn Schools ask voters to pass...

Tue, 07 May 2013 22:01:27 GMT

Fairborn Schools are facing a $4 million deficit headed into the 2013-2014 school year. Superintendent Dave Scarberry said the district has eliminated more than $10 million from the budget. Last month, the board cut 45 positions, including 22 teachers.

Central dispatch debate in Greene Co.

Jill Drury — Tue, 07 May 2013 02:00:01 GMT

Both communities say citizen safety would not be affected by the move.

Operation Shield considered a success

Rob Sneed — Mon, 06 May 2013 23:09:18 GMT

Operation Shield was started in an effort to get criminals off the streets before they commit more violent crimes.

Beavercreek garage fire wakes family

Sat, 04 May 2013 14:39:55 GMT

The fire broke out in the 1600 block of North Fairfield Road after 3 a.m.