Levi Dean wins Republican primary
XENIA — Levi Dean has won the Republican primary to serve Ohio’s 71st District in the House of Representatives.
Mays wins primary, county commissioner seat
XENIA — Sarah Mays has won the narrow race for Greene County Commissioner against former Beavercreek Mayor Bob Stone.
Campbell becomes 33rd four-time OHSAA wrestling champion
COLUMBUS — Dillon Campbell left the arena floor walking happily toward the tunnel entrance leading into the area underneath the stands. He calmly put on a collared shirt over his singlet and stopped to pose for a quick picture for someone while having no struggles to hold a smile.
Xenia set to hire new principal
XENIA — Xenia Community Schools is set to hire one of its own as the new high school principal.
Jury split on kidnapping suspect
XENIA — A Fairborn man accused of attempting to kidnap a young girl was found not guilty by reason of insanity this week.
Xenia Rotary cancels Pancake Day
XENIA — A popular event that drew hundreds to the Greene County Fairgrounds has been cancelled.
City, schools at odds over tax abatement
XENIA — The Xenia schools superintendent is pushing back on the city’s request for an extended tax abatement for the proposed Market District in downtown.
Xenia High School to host college and career expo Friday
XENIA — On Friday, March 8, Xenia Community Schools will host a College & Career Expo for all students in grades 8-12. The expo will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the high school, 303 Kinsey Road. The event will give students a chance to interact with community partners from local businesses and organizations, as well as representatives from colleges.
The Xenia Rotary Club recently gave grants to the Xenia Adult Recreation and Services Center and the Xenia YMCA. The senior center will use the $3,000 for its Home-Delivered Meal Program, which serves the aging in Xenia and the surrounding area. This grant will help those individuals who receive meals and are unable to pay for those meals. No one is turned away for inability to pay. The Y will use its $2,000 for scholarships for kids and families in the community to make sure no one is turned away from their programs and services due to inability to pay. XARSC Executive Director Judy Baker and Xenia YMCA Executive Director Kim Sheehan accepted the grants.
CSU facing cuts due to financial issues
WILBERFORCE — Facing a $4 million shortfall, Central State University is implementing several cost-saving measures in an effort to balance its budget.
