🌱 How dangerous is the washed‑out section of Darst Road in Beavercreek?

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In today's newsletter:

• How dangerous is the washed‑out section of Darst Road in Beavercreek?
• Could that “police captain” on the phone be a scammer?
• What HD Media’s takeover means for Beavercreek’s hometown newspaper

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 75, low: 53.
• Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Multiple Greene County roads closed due to flooding damage (eagledayton.com) — A damaged section of Darst Road in Beavercreek is closed after flooding washed out soil beneath the pavement, and repairs may not start until next week. City officials say they’re fortunate the road didn’t collapse, and emergency crews urge drivers never to cross standing water and to avoid Darst Road and nearby Route 725 closures until repairs are complete.
   

• Beavercreek Police warn of scammer impersonating department captain (dayton247now.com) — Beavercreek Police are warning residents about a phone scam where callers pose as a department captain and demand money to clear alleged serious charges. Officers stress they will never ask for payment over the phone and urge you to hang up, share no personal information, and call BPD directly using a verified number if you’re unsure or have already responded.
   

• HD Media acquires Greene County News (xeniagazette.com) — Beavercreek’s own News-Current is getting a new owner, as West Virginia-based HD Media acquires Greene County News and 24 other Midwest papers starting Sept. 1. The company says it’s betting on the future of community journalism and plans to keep these papers rooted in the communities they serve.
   

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Monday August 24

• MRLS/937 Back to School Haircut and Day of Giving Back Event
  Mad River Local Spinning Hills MS - Main Hallway, Cafeteria and Gym
  10:00 am
• City Council Meeting →
  Beavercreek, OH Calendar, 1368 Research Park Drive, Beavercreek
  6:00 pm

Friday August 28

• 9th Grade Orientation
  Mad River Local SHS
  7:35 am

Saturday August 29

• RESCHEDULED - Summer Entertainment Series: Party on the Patio with DJ OhK →
  Beavercreek, OH Calendar, 2800 New Germany Trebein Road, Beavercreek
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday August 22

• Archery Ranges Closed
  Greene County Fish & Game Association 1538 Union Rd, Xenia, OH 45385
  7:00 am
• Community Shredding Event →
  Huber Heights, OH Calendar, 4707 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights
  9:00 am
• Oakwood Farmers Market →
  Oakwood Farmers' Market, 22 Orchard Dr, Dayton
  9:00 am
• Chalk the Walk
  Winters Branch Library 57 West Franklin Street, Bellbrook, OH 45305
  11:00 am
• Dayton Porchfest 2026
  St. Anne's Hill Historic District - Dayton, Ohio 1306 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45403
  12:00 pm
• Interactive Movie Night
  Winters Branch Library 57 West Franklin Street, Bellbrook, OH 45305
  5:00 pm
• Trap Under the Lights
  Greene County Fish & Game Association 1538 Union Rd, Xenia, OH 45385
  7:00 pm
• Happy Together Tour →
  Rose Music Center at The Heights, 6800 Executive Blvd, Huber Heights
  8:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Fairborn

• Council approves 1-year moratorium on data centers (fairborndailyherald.com)
• Local drug dealer gets decades in prison (whio.com)
• Heavy alternative trio MOON DESTROYS (with current and ex-members of Torche, Royal Thunder, Abrams) share new single "My Eyes"; US summer tour starts soon! (blogspot.com)

Bellbrook

• Several roads closed due to high water across region (whio.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between “s”. (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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