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5 days ago
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Unit development ordinance halted after ‘legal insufficiency' issue
Video: Prior coverage announcing the new home of 'Flight Fest.' DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — An ordinance that may have opened the door to unit developments in Vandalia has been halted. Following a special council meeting Monday, June 2, the city announced that a referendum petition made to place Ordinance 25-02 onto November's ballot was denied. The ordinance approved a planned unit development and preliminary development plan as well as a zoning map change for land on 7848 South Brown School Road. It was initially passed by the council on March 3, 2025. The Montgomery County Board of Elections and Vandalia city officials cited 'legal insufficiency,' as the factor behind the new decision. The city received the referendum on April 2. Eight days later, the county's Board of Elections office determined that the referendum met the signature threshold required, with 683 valid signatures declared. On May 2, the owner of the property on South Brown School Road submitted a protest that challenged the validity of the referendum petition. The protest was reviewed and it was subsequently determined that the referendum was formatted incorrectly. 'Specifically, the petition failed to include a mandatory Falsification Notice required by Ohio Revised Code 3501.38(J),' the city said in a press release. The absence of the notice according to the city is how the petition was deemed a 'legal defect.' The city says that this also means that the petition can't be corrected, which had been advised prior, leaving the referendum process concluded. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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19-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Flight Fest connects Dayton Air Show pilots with fans this summer
VANDALIA, Ohio (WDTN) — The City of Vandalia and the Dayton Air Show are partnering together to bring air show performers right to the fans. Flight Fest is a brand new event that will take place June 20 from 6 to 10 p.m., featuring a walk through parade, kids activities, a U.S. Air Force meet-and-great, shopping and even a flyover. The event was created by Vandalia leaders and the Dayton Air Show to add a new element to the iconic summer staple. Organizers say Flight Fest will be more of a relaxed event compared to the thrilling action of the air show. 'The CenterPoint Energy Air Show and our Chamber of Commerce came to us, and we were excited to hear of this new idea they had of Flight Fest and so we partnered with them,' said Kurt Althouse, Vandalia city manager. 'We have a beautiful sports complex here at Stonequarry Road. And so after some discussion, we realized this would be a great venue to host.' The goal of the event is to bring families out and get kids interested in the aviation field.'Our main mission is to try to get kids interested in aviation,' said Kevin Franklin, Dayton Air Show executive director. 'Being able to meet the mechanics, the pilots. They're all going to be out here and intermingle with the crowd. And it should be a great opportunity where — people are usually on the other side of the fence — they'll be able to come right up to them and talk to them.' Organizers say Flight Fest won't break the bank for families, as its a completely free event. Althouse also says it's a good way for those who are looking into the military as a career. 'Most certainly they're going to be talking about the military opportunities,' said Althouse. 'So for those young people that may be looking at what their future holds, this is a great opportunity for them to come out and hear about what opportunities the military does provide.'The event will be capped off by a performance by the Lieutenant Dan Band, who run a non-profit to help veterans. The event will be held at the Vandalia Sports Complex on Stonequarry Road. You can get your tickets for the event here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
