 | | | Fairborn | | |  | | Portion of SR 235 renamed for Snow | COLUMBUS - State Representative Jarrod B. Martin (R-Beavercreek) announced on Wednesday that the Ohio House of Representatives passed legislation designating a portion of State Route 235 as the "Army Specialist Jesse Adam Snow Memorial Highway."
Army Spc. Jesse Adam Snow died during combat in Afghanistan on November 14, 2010. The portion of State Route 235 named in memory of him would be located in the municipal corporation of Fairborn.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 | | Read More | |
May 15, 2012 21:11
| Volunteers needed for lunch program | FAIRBORN - Fairborn youth of all ages are once again invited to participate in the Summer Lunch Program, where food and enrichment is provided free.
The annual program sponsored by the Fairborn Community Center and Fairborn City Schools will take place from June 11 through Aug. 3 this year. Lunch will be served from noon to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at Fairborn Baker East Playground, 200 Lincoln Drive; Wright Park, 482 Funderburg Road and Osborn Park, 51 Erie St.
"Federal funding pays for free and reduced-price lunches during the school year, but we figured that if they can't afford to pay for lunch during the school year they obviously can't afford to during the summer either," said Angie Botkin, Fairborn Community Center Assistant Director.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 | | Read More | |
May 15, 2012 21:10
| Celebrate mothers with tea and treats | FAIRBORN - Some local ladies will meet for tea and sweet treats this Thursday in honor of Mother's Day.
The Fairborn Senior Center is hosting a Mother's Day Tea at 1:30 p.m. May 17. The cost is $1 at the door and pre-registration is required by calling the center at 878-4141. There are currently 48 people registered with a maximum goal of 50 participants.
"It's mostly for mothers, but we really invite anyone even if they don't have any children," said activities coordinator Karen Linaberry.
This event is sponsored by Friends Care Community in Yellow Springs. Coordinator Becky Baker sponsored a Mother's Day Tea at the senior center two years ago and was asked to bring back the tradition this year. Friends Care will be providing finger foods, sweet treats and tea for the event.
"It's really just a time to get together and have fun, drink tea and eat goodies," Linaberry said.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 | | Read More | |
May 14, 2012 22:46
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| | | Enon | | | | | Tavern dinner set for Saturday | CLARK COUNTY - The George Rogers Clark Heritage Association will host an Early American tavern dinner at the Crabill Homestead on Saturday, May 19. The dinner, which is open to the public, will feature a meal prepared and served in late 18th and early 19th century fashion.
Tickets to the dinner are $40 per person. The meal includes hors d'oeuveres, a main course, a beverage, period entertainment and a special Tavern Dinner booklet.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 | | Read More | |
May 15, 2012 21:16
| Police issues and complaints fill council meeting | ENON - News and citizens comments revolving around the Enon Police Department dominated the recent village council meeting. Enon Police Chief Troy Callahan reported that the new police cruiser had been driven 16,000 miles since its purchase.
Monday, May 14, 2012 | | Read More | |
May 14, 2012 14:19
| Suspicious person causes recess to be canceled | ENON - Recess was canceled at Enon Elementary School Monday morning after a "suspicious" man was spotted in the neighborhood.
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May 14, 2012 14:18
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| | | Yellow Springs | | | | | Art show opens Friday | YELLOW SPRINGS - Margrit P. Tydings-Petrie is an ambassador of "imaginationary" art, and her one-woman mixed media show at the Yellow Springs Arts Council Gallery highlights her unique perspective. With a get-your-hands-dirty, no-nonsense approach to the creative process, Petrie enchants and enlivens. This exhibit celebrates Margrit's dynamic masks, sculptures, paintings and drawings.
This well-seasoned artist has been influenced by various cultures and environments, having traveled extensively and notoriously; her exploits include riding across Canada in a potato chip truck. Margrit focuses on the Earth and its valuable but limited resources, motivating her to work with recycled materials from diverse sources. Petrie's colorful sculpture, Form Stack, is made from Styrofoam shipping boxes dressed in vibrant paper mache hues.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 | | Read More | |
May 15, 2012 21:18
| Free Comic Book Day is Saturday | YELLOW SPRINGS - Super-Fly Comics & Games will be teaming up with Dark Star Books & Comics as well as the Yellow Springs branch of the Greene County Library to offer the 11th annual Free Comic Book Day May 5, the first Saturday in May.
Thursday, May 03, 2012 | | Read More | |
May 4, 2012 16:08
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| | | | | WPAFB | | | | | Rogers visits museum, speaks on cuts, security | DAYTON - Wright-Patterson Air Force Base's (WPAFB) contribution to national security and concern over looming defense cuts were topics of discussion when United States House Committee on Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers visited the National Museum of the United States Air Force on Friday, May 11.
At the invitation of Congressman Steve Austria, the chairman toured the museum and the research labs at WPAFB. During a press conference, Rogers described the work at the base's research labs as "absolutely first-class" and "cutting edge." He also expressed a desire to make a return visit to the museum and base at a later date.
"I want to come back and learn more about aviation," said Rogers.
Friday, May 11, 2012 | | Read More | |
May 10, 2012 23:36
| Fisher/Nightingale House honors local heroes | WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE - The Fisher/Nightingale Houses, Inc. organization honored five Wounded Warriors and two Gold Star recipient families during their "An All-American Evening: Go Wild for Our Heroes" fundraising event.
Wounded Warrior honorees included USMC Lance Corporal (Retired) Larry Draughn, USAF Master Sergeant (Retired) Jeffrey Murphy, USAF Technical Sergeant (Retired) Bryan Carnes, USAF Airmen First Class (Retired) Shannon Satterfield and active duty USMC Staff Sergeant Josh Nordstrom.
Monday, April 30, 2012 | | Read More | |
May 3, 2012 12:33
| C-17 pilot to host screening | WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE - Captain Lauren Ross, the U.S. Air Force C-17 pilot featured in the film, will be hosting our special screenings of "Rescue" at the IMAX Theatre at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.
She and other area female leaders will be on hand to speak about their careers, discuss how they got to where they are today, and answer questions.
Captain Ross will also hand out autographed pictures.
Thursday, April 26, 2012 | | Read More | |
May 3, 2012 12:43
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