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2 hours ago
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Centerville Rotary Club installs ‘Peace Pole'
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Thursday saw a local service organization unveil a tangible symbol of peace. The Centerville Rotary Club' 'Peace Pole' is now on display at Grant Park's Kennard Nature Nook. The pole is inscribed with a phrase written in nine languages: 'May Peace Prevail on Earth,' an expression of peace on a local and global scale. 'Concert for Peace' unites two iconic orchestras Leaders with the rotary club say that peace is apart of their mission and something that the world needs right now. 'Wanted to make it visible and attractive for folks to come,' said Kelly McDonald, the club's vice president. 'It's a place where educators can bring students to talk about peace. We use the language of tolerance for our community to make it welcoming to everyone, and if there's one thing the world needs more of now it's peace.' This is the second peace pole in the area, with the other located near the Washington Centerville Public Library. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 hours ago
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24-year-old dies after rollover crash
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A Sidney woman is dead after a crash on Thursday afternoon. According to our partners at the Sidney Daily News, the crash occurred around 2:42 p.m. on I-75, near mile marker 178, in Bowling Green. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the driver of a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer was traveling north on the roadway and lost control of the vehicle, causing it to swerve to the right of the interstate and roll repeatedly. The driver of the vehicle, later identified as Makayla Lee, 24, was ejected from the vehicle. The initial investigation determined that Lee was not wearing a seatbelt. She was the sole occupant inside of the vehicle. The crash is under further investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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4 hours ago
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OSP issues over 2,600 citations for seat belt violations
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Ohio State Highway Patrol has released its results from participating in the 6-State Trooper Project. According to OSP, troopers issued 2,631 citations for safety belt violations from May 19 through 26. OSP troopers also reportedly issued 83 additional citations for alleged violations related to child safety seats. Across Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, law enforcement reportedly issued a total of 6,863 citations during the time frame. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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4 hours ago
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West Carrollton Sheetz opens June 3; offering freebies
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Sheetz, a convenience store chain, is opening its 10th area location in West Carrollton on Wednesday, June 3. The company's brand new location, located at 2100 South Alex Road, will open at 8 a.m. on June 3. Customers can score free self-serve coffee and soda on opening day, according to the company. Individuals who bring in a non-perishable food item to donate on June 4 could receive a Sheetz-branded thermal bag from 9 to 11 a.m. All donated items will be sent to The Foodbank. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at the store June 4 at 10:45 a.m. Both The Foodbank and Special Olympics of Ohio will each receive $2,500 in the form of a donation from Sheetz. A grand prize of Sheetz for a Year will be awarded to someone in the form of a Sheetz gift card totaling $2,500. The company is still looking to fill positions for the location. Click here to browse available jobs. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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4 hours ago
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Rain delay shifts date for local graduation ceremony
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Tecumseh High School will host its graduation ceremony slightly later than expected. Tecumseh Local Schools announced that the high school graduation ceremony will be on Saturday, May 31 due to expected wet weather. 2 NEWS is showcasing the Class of 2025 from across the Valley! The ceremony was initially scheduled for today, but was pushed back to one of the two available rain dates on the school calendar. 'All times and activities will remain the same, we are simply shifting the date to our rain date. The weather for Saturday looks beautiful and we want to ensure a wonderful time for our Class of 2025, along with their friends and families,' the district said in the post. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
