Xenia News

Even though our district's focus will be on continued increased student achievement, we will not forget the other components that go into the making of a quality education.

Dayton Avenue Baptist Church of Xenia will host a free concert 7 p.m. July 25 at the church, 1121 Dayton Ave. Kings Brass, a nine-piece ensemble has been performing for 35 years.

First Student safety coordinator Vickie Jones accepts school supplies from Arch Grieve, of Xenia during last year's "Stuff the Bus" drive to collect school supplies.

Jamestown whip artist Gery L. Deer and Xenia thrown weapons expert Kirk Bass will lead a full troupe of Wild West arts experts during contests and performances at the 2014 Annie Oakley Western Arts Showcase during Annie Oakley Festival Saturday, July 26. The festival will be held at York Woods, 6129 Reed Road, Ansonia, just outside Greenville.

Xenia fire crews were called to a home in the 2300 block of Pembury Drive shortly after 2 a.m. and needed mutual aid from Beavercreek and Xenia Township to douse the fire, which started in the kitchen.

The Greene County Fair originated in the 1800s, but one needs only to go back to 2000 to find perhaps the most significant moment in its soon-to-be 175 year history.

The Xenia native had an improvised explosive device blow up under her vehicle while serving in Iraq.

An OVI checkpoint held this weekend by the Ohio State Highway Patrol resulted in two OVI arrests and one driving under suspension arrest.

But when the Xenia police Sergeant entered a burning vehicle to remove the driver moments before it became engulfed in flames, it was a heroic act worthy of fanfare.

The 11th Annual Greene Trails Cycling Classic is continuing a tradition of building friendships this weekend.

Outfielder Nate Lynch will represent the Hamilton Joes in the Great Lakes League All-Star Game 7:05 p.m. Wednesday at Gradys Field in Xenia, Ohio, while pitcher Nate Hube will represent the Cincinnati Stix and pitcher Howie Smith the Queen City Legends in Thursday's Southern Ohio Valley Collegiate League.

The City of Xenia is moving forward with plans for a new administration building and the renovation of the current city hall to accommodate the police department.

Superion Inc. in Xenia is completing a $1 million investment to grow its sales of premium cutting tools.

Police are investigating the death of a 31-year-old Xenia woman, who was found in a car in the area of North Fair Street early Wednesday evening.

A long-standing Greene County Fourth of July tradition rolled into the Greene County Fairgrounds last week: the Greene County Antique and Classic Car Club annual car show and swap meet.

Hometown runner Jeff Collins seized the overall title by nearly two minutes and women's winner Elaina Cromer finished seventh overall in the 36th annual Anvil Mountain Run in Nome on Friday.

Community Blood Center is pleased to honor Soin Medical Center in Beavercreek and Greene Memorial Hospital in Xenia with LifeSaving Ambassadors Club awards for blood drive excellence in 2013.

Recently members of the Greene County Parks and Trails Maintenance Division could be spotted grooming the 62 miles of paved, multi-use trails throughout Greene County in preparation for the Greene Trails Cycling Classic.

The Beavercreek Police Department is investigating the theft of credit cards that occurred in the City of Beavercreek on June 21. They are seeking assistance in identifying a female suspect, believed to be involved in the use of the stolen credit cards at various locations in Beavercreek, Xenia and Huber Heights.

At last week's city council meeting, the city and the Buckeye Trail Association entered into a memo of understanding designating Xenia a Buckeye and North Country Trail Town, joining Dayton and Milford as southwest Ohio cities with such designation.