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Xenia, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Xenia! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What will Xenia’s new 517-home development mean for your neighborhood?
- Why Xenia refurbished its ladder truck instead of buying new
- Xenia driver charged after Greene County crash kills utility worker
Also on today's calendar: Greene Grasshoppers ~ Water Works and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny, hot and humid, temps: high: 94, low: 73.
- Friday: Very warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. City approves annexation for housing development (xeniagazette.com) — Xenia City Council has approved annexing 121 acres in Xenia Township for the proposed 517-home Trailside Run development, expected to boost tax revenue and housing options. Council also ratified new police labor agreements and backed several ODOT street resurfacing and maintenance projects affecting city roads. 
2. Xenia Fire Division welcomes refurbished ladder truck back into service (dailydispatch.com) — Xenia’s 110-foot aerial ladder truck is back in frontline service after nearly two years of refurbishment, restoring a crucial tool for local firefighters. By refurbishing instead of buying new, the city saved significant taxpayer money and helped maintain an ISO rating that can influence commercial insurance costs.
3. Man facing charges after utility worker dies after crash in Greene County (whio.com) — A Xenia man is facing vehicular homicide and manslaughter charges after a May crash in Sugarcreek Township that fatally injured a utility worker, according to Xenia Municipal Court records. Investigators say his truck hit a stopped utility vehicle on Upper Bellbrook Road, throwing the worker from a raised bucket; the driver from Xenia was uninjured and is due back in court later this month.
4. Sheriff warns against catalytic converter thefts (xeniagazette.com) — Catalytic converter thefts are rising in and around Xenia, and the Greene County Sheriff is urging residents to report suspicious activity immediately and park vehicles in safer, well-lit areas. A newly signed state law will soon stiffen penalties and tighten rules on scrap and salvage dealers handling converters.
5. GLSCL: Jolly, Echols lead Locos to doubleheader sweep of Xenia (xeniagazette.com) — Xenia baseball fans saw the Scouts struggle as the Lima Locos completed a three-game sweep, capped by an 8–0 shutout at Simmons Field. Strong Xenia pitching couldn’t overcome Lima’s revived bats, which delivered 14 hits in the nightcap and marked the Locos’ 900th win in franchise history.
📸 Around Xenia
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Upcoming Events in
Xenia
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★ Featured events ★
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Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival →
Greene County Expo Center, 120 Fairground Rd, Xenia
12:00 pm
Friday July 17
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Other local events
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Sporting Clays
Greene County Fish & Game Association 1538 Union Rd, Xenia, OH 45385
9:00 am -
All Fish Tournament
Greene County Fish & Game Association 1538 Union Rd, Xenia, OH 45385
6:00 pm -
Greene Grasshoppers ~ Water Works →
Fairgrounds Recreation Center, 210 Fairground Rd, Xenia
6:00 pm -
Board of Education Regular Meeting
Jacob Coy Middle School 4029 Executive Dr, Beavercreek, OH 45430, USA
6:30 pm -
Archery Ranges Closed
Greene County Fish & Game Association 1538 Union Rd, Xenia, OH 45385
7:00 am -
Luau In July!
Greene County Fish & Game Association 1538 Union Rd, Xenia, OH 45385
3:00 pm
Saturday July 18
Tuesday July 21
Thursday July 23
Saturday July 25
📣 Xenia Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Tire Amnesty Collection →
Greene County Environmental Services, 2145 Greene Way Blvd, Xenia
9:00 am -
Summer Smoothies: Teens →
Yellow Springs Community Library, 415 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs
11:30 am -
Madison Watkins: Athletes in Action Concert →
Schindler Banquet Center, 1183 Tyndale Dr, Xenia
7:00 pm -
Sporting Clays
Greene County Fish & Game Association 1538 Union Rd, Xenia, OH 45385
9:00 am -
All Fish Tournament
Greene County Fish & Game Association 1538 Union Rd, Xenia, OH 45385
6:00 pm
Thursday July 16
Saturday July 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for someone to power wash our deck.
Ours stopped working yesterday. Located off Washington Mill Road- Spring Valley Township. (Nextdoor Sugar Hill / Sieber Trace)
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Online Order Filling Team Supervisor in Xenia. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Xenia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Xenia here.
Ok Xenia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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