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Fairborn schools hold off on setting pay-to-play fees
Fairborn City Schools are delaying setting pay-to-participate fees for the 2013-14 school year until the state budget is approved later this month. The school board decided last week to postpone setting the pay-to-participate fees until the July 11 board meeting. The proposal discussed by the district during the past few ...
New union contracts to save Huber schools $1.8M
Huber Heights City Schools will save more than $1.8 million during the next two years because the entire staff will take concessions in pay and health insurance. The school board approved two-year contracts earlier this month with the Huber Heights Education Association (certified and classified staff) and the Dayton Public ...
Construction to start next month on $18M music center site
Dirt should start moving at the site of Huber Heights’ $18 million music center location next month, city officials said.The city on Friday closed on the 33.6 acres of land it purchased from Meijer for $2.31 million using tax increment financing money. Construction on the music center will begin mid-to-late ...
Heat Nightclub closes forever; items being auctioned
A nightclub plagued with troubles, including a double homicide last month and more than 600 police calls, appears to be closing for good.Heat Nightclub in Huber Heights is closing its “doors forever,” according to the online auction website Got2Bid.com, and bidding is open for items that were in the 6115 ...
Few owners register exotic animals
Damien Oxier has 164 reptiles in the basement of his Butler County home, including a 7-foot alligator. “Temporary stop here, we’re arranging transport for him to go to Florida. He’s going to a wildlife sanctuary in Florida and will get to live his life like an alligator should,” said Oxier, ...
Heat Nightclub closing ‘doors forever,’ auctioning off items
A nightclub plagued with troubles, including a double homicide last month and more than 600 police calls, appears to be closing for good. Heat Nightclub in Huber Heights is closing its “doors forever,” according to the online auction website Got2Bid.com, and bidding is open for items that were in the ...
Fairborn chamber’s monthly chamber chat Thursday
The Fairborn Area Chamber of Commerce has scheduled its monthly chamber chat for 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday.The chat will be at Giovanni’s, 215 W. Main Street.For more information, call 937-878-3191.
Beavercreek hosting Fishing Derby
The city of Beavercreek is hosting its fifth annual kids fishing derby 8:30 a.m. to noon June 22, at Lofino Park, 640 Grange Hall Road.Prizes will be awarded to each child who catches the smallest, largest and most fish. No pre-registration is required.For more information, contact the Beavercreek Parks, Recreation, ...
Liquor license hearing for Hank’s postponed
A liquor license renewal hearing for Hank’s Hideout has been continued, the city of Riverside announced.The hearing originally was scheduled for 10 a.m. June 19 at the Montgomery County Administration Building, but will be rescheduled because the city’s attorney had a prior commitment that same day, City Manager Bryan Chodkowski ...
Few owners register exotic animals
An alligator removed from a Huber Heights basement last week illustrates a statewide concern about private citizens who own unregistered exotic animals. Sparked by a 2011 Zanesville case where the owner released 56 exotic animals before committing suicide, the state passed legislation last year to regulate ownership of the animals. ...
Council sets ballot language for income tax measure
Riverside City Council approved last week the ballot language for a ½ percent income tax increase measure that will be on the November ballot.The city is asking voters to pass an income tax rate increase from 1.5 percent to 2 percent — which, if approved, would generate about $1.42 million ...
Hearing set for Riverside’s objection to Hank’s liquor license
The city of Riverside’s attempt to prevent a renewal of Hank’s Hideout liquor license continues at a hearing later this month. The Ohio Division of Liquor Control has scheduled a hearing between the city and Hank’s Hideout for 10 a.m. June 19 at the Montgomery County Administration Building, room 1002. ...
Fairborn recognizes city employees
Fairborn City Manager Deborah McDonnell recognized employees who are celebrating milestones this month with the city at a recent city council meeting.They are: Matthew Ricketts, 25 years, police; Marie Gay, 15 years, building inspection; Ellen Sanft, 10 years, engineering; Raymond Smith, 5 years, water and sewer; and Michele Brown, 5 ...
Departments hosting Battle of Badges blood drive
The Fairborn Fire Department and the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Fire Department will host the annual “Battle of the Badges Blood Drive” from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 19, in the Fairborn American Legion Post banquet room, 526 Legion Way.The blood drive challenges public safety officers and staff members ...
Beavercreek seeking parade participants
The city of Beavercreek is accepting parade applications for its 4th of July parade, which is scheduled for 6 p.m. that day.The parade route starts at Meadowbridge Drive and continues east on Dayton-Xenia Road, ending at Beavercreek High School. After the parade, the festivities continue at Rotary Park with food, ...
Trash hauling presentation for Huber residents
Huber Heights City Council is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Monday, June 10, at the Government Center, 6131 Taylorsville Road.A trash hauling information presentation has been scheduled, as well as a public hearing for the approval of a lot split, basic development plan and a rezoning from planned employment ...
US Air Force hosting fitness challenge
The U.S. Air Force Special Ops Fitness Challenge is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 14 at the Huber Heights YMCA, 7251 Shull Road.The event is free and open to the public. The challenge is of two laps of 25-meter underwater swim; 500-meter surface swim; 1.5-mile run; and ...
Openings remain for DIY class
The Fairborn Parks and Recreation Division still has a few openings for its next do-it-yourself class on water gardening, which is scheduled for 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday at Fire Station #2, 2200 Commerce Center Boulevard.The class fee is $5 and can be paid upon arrival with pre-registration. Forms are available at ...
Students to get opportunity learn about Wright Brothers
Fairborn City Schools has announced the National Park Service received a $10,000 grant to work with Fairborn Intermediate students on a Wright Brothers Bike to Flight program.The program will include classroom lessons and a Huffman Prairie visit for Fairborn Intermediate fourth-grade students.
Base hosting fireworks show
The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force has scheduled an 18-minute fireworks display for 10 p.m. June 28.A section of the museum grounds will be open to the public. The fireworks and parking are complimentary.Public and guests without proper base identification can enter the grounds through one of three ...
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