Complete totality reaches Xenia
Steven Wright | Greene County News
XPD adding another K9 officer
XENIA — – The Xenia Police Division will soon welcome a new four-legged officer to its rank thanks to an on-going partnership with the Dayton Kennel Club and AKC Reunite.
Shawnee Elementary receives Momentum Award for 2023
XENIA — The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce has awarded Shawnee Elementary the Momentum Award for 2023. The school had previously received the award in 2019.
Richards to assume command of 88th Air Base Wing
FAIRBORN — Col. Dustin Richards will assume command of the 88th Air Base Wing at Wright Patterson Air Force Base on April 9.
U.S. 42 bridge to close in Spring Valley
SPRING VALLEY — U.S. 42 will be closed at the bridge over the Little Miami Scenic Trail bike path just north of S.R. 725 beginning at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4.
Fairborn schools, Air Base to release early
FAIRBORN — Fairborn City Schools, along with the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, have opted to release early in preparation for heavy storms and a threat of tornadoes.
Looking back at coverage of the 1974 Xenia tornado; 50th anniversary commemorative book available
As part of the 50th anniversary commemoration of the F5 tornado which hit Xenia on April 3, 1974, the staff for Greene County Dailies provides a look back at the coverage provided by the staff members of the Xenia Daily Gazette in the aftermath of the destruction the tornado caused.
A day that changed a city
April 3, 1974 was an ordinary day, like most others in the City of Xenia. Students had spent the day at school, shoppers went about their activities and business was pretty much as usual until late afternoon.
Area law enforcement will be monitoring eclipse gatherings and traffic for public safety
XENIA — While thousands of eclipse enthusiasts will have their eyes on the sky, area law enforcement will be watching the crowds at area viewing stations and monitoring traffic along busy highways and routes.
