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Ohio’s new kindergarten cutoff leaves some families looking for alternatives

DAYTON, Ohio — Ohio’s new kindergarten cutoff has some families making plans they never expected. Starting this school year, children generally need to turn 5-years-old by their district’s first day of school to enter kindergarten. But when a child misses the deadline and backup plans fall through, families can face some difficult choices.

Ohio · 14h

WHIO Dayton

Local pizza restaurant seeking new ownership

The owner of Pappas Pizza Palace in Miamisburg announced that the restaurant is up for sale following a temporary closure at the end of October.

Miamisburg, OH · 3h

pressprosmagazine.com

London Finds Late Answers to Secure Victory Over Valley View

A clutch interception by Carson Lewis helped seal a 27-13 win for the Red Raiders, sending them into a regional semifinal next Friday against Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy. London, OH — After putting itself in an early position to pull away from upset-hungry Germantown Valley View, London couldn’t seem to...

London, OH · 2d

WDTN

Man faces murder charge after girlfriend found dead in SUV

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Butler County Coroner’s Office released information on the woman who died and was discovered in Middletown on the night of Nov. 5. According to the office, 43-year-old Samantha Victoria Kelly was discovered at approximately 10:40 p.m. in the 4000 block of Tytus Avenue. Her autopsy found the preliminary manner of […]

Middletown, OH · 1d

highlandcountypress.com

Dayton man found guilty of failure to comply; Judge: 'I don't think I've ever seen a guiltier person than this'

A Dayton man was sentenced to the maximum penalty of five years in prison Monday, Nov. 9, after a jury seated in Highland County Common Pleas Court found him guilty of failure to comply with the order or signal of a police officer. As previously reported, Jerry W. Harner Jr.,...

Highland County, OH · 3h

hoodline.com

Salineville Man, 22, Dies After Mustang Hits Tree on Route 644 in Franklin Township

A 22-year-old Salineville man died early Monday morning after his car failed to negotiate a curve and slammed into a tree along State Route 644 near Dobson Road in Franklin Township, Columbiana County. State troopers said the crash happened at 6:28 a.m., and first responders reported the vehicle was engulfed in flames by the time crews arrived.

Salineville, OH · 8h

WDTN

Amazon trucker sentenced to 90 days for fatal I-75 crash

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Amazon semi-truck driver who caused a deadly pileup on I-75 North last November has been sentenced to 90 days of jail time. According to court records, David Amegashie received jail time, along with 90 days of suspended jail time, for a misdemeanor count of vehicular homicide. Last November, Amegashie was […]

Dayton, OH · 7h

WDTN

Overdose risk alert issued for Old North Dayton area

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Safety Outreach Autonomy Respect (SOAR) Initiative has issued an overdose risk alert for the 45404 area of Old North Dayton and surrounding areas. According to SOAR, there have been nine non-deadly overdoses reported this week. “Please remember to start low and go slow; you can always do more, you cannot […]

Dayton, OH · 2d

Fox 19

Hamilton sergeant cleared in use of force on man in park after hours

HAMILTON, Ohio (WXIX) - A Hamilton police sergeant will not face criminal charges for his use of force during the arrest of a man at Marcum Park, Butler County Prosecutor Mike Gmoser told FOX19 NOW on Monday. “The use of force was cleared by the grand jury,” Gmoser said, declining...

Hamilton, OH · 11h

WHIO Dayton

Flurries are possible across the Miami Valley

A reality check sets in this week with the next approaching cold front. This cold front is potent and will live up to its name.

Dayton, OH · 16h

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Tribal officials sound alarm over two threats that could shrink their authority over sacred sites

If you look past the roofs and street signs in Miamisburg, Ohio, you might spot a grassy, green peak tapering toward the sky. That's Miamisburg Mound. "Once you get up there, you can just sit and take in a really fantastic view of the Miami Valley," said Miamisburg Mayor Michelle Collins.

Miamisburg, OH · 2d

WKRC

$29 million project to transform former woolen mill in Hamilton

HAMILTON, Ohio (WKRC) — A long-planned redevelopment of the former Shuler & Benninghofen Woolen Mill in Hamilton’s Lindenwald neighborhood is expected to move toward construction, with plans for 127 apartments and about 5,000 square feet of commercial space. Bloomfield/Schon is leading the approximately $29 million project at Pleasant...

Hamilton, OH · 2d

WDTN

Armed robbery reported on Shiloh Springs in Dayton

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Officials are working to learn more after a reported armed robbery in Northwest Dayton. According to the Montgomery County Regional Dispatch, the incident was reported at approximately 12:30 p.m. in the 2100 block of Shiloh Springs. Officials said a man evidently flashed a gun at a man and his son, then […]

Dayton, OH · 2d

WDTN

‘Follow the nerves’: O’Shea The Wicked returns to Dayton

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — For O’Shea The Wicked, a return to the stage is a leap of faith. The Dayton rapper is set to do just that Saturday at Belmont Billiards monthly open mic salvo: “Boom Bap in Belmont.” The event is a space for local musicians to earn their stripes, engage with an audience […]

Dayton, OH · 2d

hoodline.com

Dayton Crash Near E Third Street Dollar General Leaves One Hurt

Dayton Police rushed to a car crash with possible injury near a Dollar General on E Third Street around 2:55 a.m. Sunday, and dispatchers quickly confirmed at least one person had been hurt. Medics stayed at the scene as officers worked to piece together what happened. According to a Montgomery...

Dayton, OH · 1d

WHIO Dayton

Driver cited after crashing into entrance of local Kroger

A driver was cited after crashing into the entrance of a local Kroger over the weekend. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The crash happened at the Kroger at 530 East Stroop Road in Kettering around 11:40 a.m. on Saturday, according to a previous News Center 7 report . TRENDING STORIES: Flurries are possible across the Miami Valley Medical helicopter called to reported rollover crash in Darke County Cruise ship pianist rescued after treading water 20 miles from California coast for 9 hours According to Kettering Police, a vehicle was in the Kroger parking lot when it rear-ended another vehicle that was parked in the lot. The parked car was unoccupied, according to police. The collision caused the driver of the at-fault vehicle to lose control and then drive into the building. The driver was cited for Failure to Control, according to police. No injuries were reported as a result of the crash. Kettering Police said that there was significant damage to the front doors of the building. The store remained open, and customers were directed to use an alternate entrance. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter ]

Kettering, OH · 13h

Dayton Daily Mag

Montgomery County authorities seek public help identifying man suspected of making fraudulent ATM withdrawals using stolen debit card numbers

Washington Township, Ohio – Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an unknown man suspected of making several fraudulent cash withdrawals from an ATM in Washington Township using stolen debit card information. The incidents occurred on October 9, 2026, at an ATM...

Montgomery County, OH · 2d

WHIO Dayton

‘They just shot through my wall;’ Deputies investigating shots fired in Montgomery County

Deputies are investigating after a report of shots fired was called in on Sunday night.

Montgomery County, OH · 21h

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