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Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Iconic local theater officially unveils new sign
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Dixie Twin Drive-In officially unveiled their new sign after it was damaged in severe weather last year. On Friday morning, the iconic local movie theater held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their new sign. This is a replacement after the original one was destroyed due to remnants of Hurricane Helene. Dayton finalizing construction in downtown ahead of NATO Those at the Drive-In say they're happy to have a local staple back up and running. The owner says while this sign might not be as big as the original, it has more lights to invite moviegoers to visit. 'Harrison Township was fantastic and integral in getting this expedited and fast tracked so that we can rebuild this wonderful homage to the original sign,' said Ryan Levin, owner and vice president. 'Folks are ecstatic that we have this landmark, this Northridge, this North Dayton landmark back.' Click here to see which movies are playing at the Drive-In this weekend. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Drive-in reveals new sign after original lost to wind storms
A drive-in damaged by wind storms last year is starting a new chapter. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Dixie Twin Drive-In revealed the new design for its sign. TRENDING STORIES: 1 dead after being hit by car; OSHP searching for driver Afterschool fight ends with young teenager dead, another taken into custody Veteran NFL quarterback on trading block spotted at Ohio Chipotle The iconic sign took a fatal hit from a wind storm on Sept. 27, 2024. 'Keeping the spirit of the past alive while embracing the future,' a social media post by Harrison Township reads. The drive-in will host its soft opening this weekend. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dixie Twin Drive-In theater unveils design for new sign
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A historic landmark in Harrison Township will soon have a new sign. After strong winds from Hurricane Helene destroyed the Dixie Twin Drive-In theater's original signage, the township released concept art for a new one. Dixie Twin Drive-In to host soft opening weekend According to the release, the sign will take advantage of digital technology to add a more modern touch. However, the new sign will be noticeably smaller than the original, as the picture below suggests. The township says that this is the result of insurance limitations. The hope is that the digital features will enhance the new sign's visibility. 'We are excited that the Dixie Twin is committed to keeping moviegoers coming to Harrison Township,' said Township Administrator Shannon Meadows in the release. 'While the old sign will be missed, the new modern design is an ode to the past while paving the way for the future.' Construction on the sign is expected to begin in April. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
