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Milliken named as Trotwood fire chief

TROTWOOD - Even in a tight budget era, Steve Milliken said he would find a way to run the Trotwood Fire Department.� "You could always use more," said Milliken, who has been named the new chief after Rick Wagner retired on Nov. 1. Read more...

Two new restaurants opening in Trotwood

Two new restaurants will soon be opening in Trotwood this month.

Hattie J's, 846 E. Main St, will be opening this Friday, September 16th near Trotwood Foodtown.� The new family-style restaurant will seat about 75 diners and employ 10. Its menu includes Southern-style food including ribs, chicken, jambalaya, Cornish hen, dressing and greens, as well as specialty desserts such as blackberry cobbler, peach pie and cherry cobbler.

Taste, 2555 Shiloh Springs Rd, located in the old Applebee's building near Salem Avenue, will have it's grand opening October 1st.� Per their website at DaytonTaste.com , they "specialize in gourmet Soul Food, Cajun and Creole cuisine. Enjoy live Jazz, R&B and Blues entertainment while indulging in handmade specialty cocktails."

So help support the new businesses here in Trotwood.� The more we "shop local", or in this case "eat local",� the more money stays in our community, and more businesses we attract to the area.

Trotwood plans for new soccer venue

The city of Trotwood is getting a new soccer venue.� It's being built along Main street and will serve as the home field for the Trotwood SAY soccer league.� The league, which has been around since 1972, has nearly 500 kids who participate in either spring or fall soccer games.� Funding for this project has been the national SAY soccer association, the City of Trotwood, and several local groups.� The field should be ready by March.

Residents upset over lack of housing

Several Trotwood residents have complained to local media about the lack of housing development in the Westbrook Road area of Trotwood.They were told by the city years ago that homes would go up in the area.

The city states that the bad housing market has made it hard to attract developers.

"We are still committed to having great houses built in that area," Trotwood Planning and Zoning Administrator Carl Daugherty said.

Mark Baker leaving TM BB program???

Mark Baker, Trotwood-Madison's head basketball coach, said on Wednesday that he has not resigned as the Rams� head coach, but is pursuing other opportunities. He informed Trotwood athletic director Jim Ladd of that last week.

Spring Soccer Registration time

It's Trotwood Soccer spring registration time again. Saturday, February 26 and March 5 are the dates to keep in mind. On both Saturdays, registration for the Spring league will be held at the Madison Park Pavilion between 12 Noon and 2:30 PM.

Interested in coaching soccer? They are looking for new coaches as well.

For more information about registering, and volunteer opportunities, go to TrotwoodSoccer.org.

New plans for the Salem Mall area

There are new plans to re-develop land which used to be home to the Salem Mall. Crews tore down the facility in 2005 and since then, the 80 acres of land in Trotwood has been empty.

WDTN 2 NEWS has learned plans are underway to build a technology center featuring office, manufacturing and restaurant space.

New plans for Salem Mall land: wdtn.com

Trotwood picking up downed tree limbs

City crews are beginning to pick up downed tree limbs along roadway curb sides and public right-of-ways. First priority will be for those tree limbs determined to pose a safety hazard. All other tree limbs will be picked up from curb sides as time and weather permit. Residents are asked to please not place tree limbs in the actual roadway.

Residents are also asked to please be patient while the City makes every effort to remove the downed tree limbs from curb sides as soon as it can. The crews removing these limbs are the same crews that plow and salt the roads during snow events, and unfortunately more inclement weather is expected over the next several days and weeks.

For more information please call (937) 837-1702.

Trotwood to launch 7 new red light cams

As part of the expansion of the city's Red light and Speed enforcement program known as "Trotwood Safe Streets", the first of seven additional camera systems will go into full service on March 2, 2011, according to to Trotwood Police Capt. John Porter.� read more...

Leadership Trotwood

Leadership Trotwood, the City of Trotwood�s volunteer training program, is accepting applications now through February 15th for the next Trotwood Leadership session, which will run for eleven weeks in once weekly evening sessions from the week of March 14th through the week of May 23rd.

Trotwood votes to cut 38 jobs and more

The Trotwood-Madison school board met Thursday night and agreed to a reduction in force of up to 38 employees � including up to 28 certified teachers � in addition to the two previously decided elementary school closings scheduled for next fall.

Football comes to Hara

The Dayton Silverbacks, who will play their sixth season and first at Hara Arena in the spring, officially announced their move to the Trotwood facility at a news conference there Tuesday.

Founded in 2006 and owned for a majority of its existence by Dayton businessman Jeff Kolaczkowski, the franchise formerly known as the Miami Valley Silverbacks sought a new home after playing solely as a road team for the past two seasons.

Gems return to Hara for Season 2

The Dayton Gems will kick off their new hockey season Saturday, Oct. 16, when the Evansville IceMen visit Hara Arena.

The Gems were one of four International Hockey League teams to join the restructured Central Hockey League, which released its schedule Friday, July 23.� Read More...

Trotwood Soccer Fall league signups

It's that time again for Trotwood Fall Soccer!

You have two opportunities to sign up.� Saturday, June 5, and Saturday June 19 at the Madison Park Pavillion, 301 S. Broadway.

Registration is open to boys and girls age 4 to 18.� Fees are only $48 per child.� For more information, visit TrotwoodSoccer.org

Police union accepts concessions to prevent layoffs

The 26-member Trotwood police union voted Monday, April 12, to accept the city�s concessions as it attempts to close a $640,000 budget deficit... Read More...

Trotwood takes National title in 800 meter relay

It�s one down, two to go for the four horsemen of Trotwood-Madison High School in the Nike Indoor Nationals track and field meet at Boston.

The foursome of Julius Ruby, Jordon Paschal, Michael Jordan and William Henry won the 4x200 meter relay final by five meters over runner-up Sheepshead Bay (N.Y.) TC in 1 minute, 30.2 seconds.

This is the first national indoor title for the Rams. T-M previously has won two 1,600 relay and an 800 relay outdoor titles under coach Randy Waggoner.

Davis resigns as mayor

Mayor Darreyl Davis, chided by a state Office of Inspector General report, faxed a letter of resignation Monday, Feb. 22, saying his action was �in the best interests of the city.�

Davis said his resignation was effective immediately.

Former Trotwood grad gets DC promotion with Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos on Thursday promoted Don �Wink� Martindale to defensive coordinator, it was announced. Martindale coached the club�s linebackers in 2009 after spending five years in that role with the Oakland Raiders.

�We are excited to name Wink Martindale our defensive coordinator,� Head Coach Josh McDaniels said. �Wink is the perfect fit to lead our defense after earning the respect of our players and coaching staff for the job he did this past year working with our linebackers.

An all-state linebacker at Trotwood-Madison High School in Trotwood, Ohio, Martindale was born on May 19, 1963, in Dayton, Ohio. He is married to Laura, and the couple has one daughter (Cassie) and one son (Ty).

Gene Lutz going home

After seven years of running the day-to-day operations of the Trotwood Fire Department, Chief Gene Lutz is returning home.

Lutz will take over the operations of the Madison Fire District in Lake County, where he was born and raised, on Jan. 18.� His last day in Trotwood is Jan. 15.

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Yet Another Plan for the Salem Mall site

Trotwood city leaders have revised their plans again for the old Salem Mall site.The latest proposal involves only a few retail stores and more areas to attract the community. Some ideas include creating a lot of green space, office space, restaurants, a performance stage and park areas.

City Manager Michael Lucking said, �Our plans are to have the site be less retail driven.�

Ideas from residents are being accepted now and the city manager said in four to six months, they will reconvene to discuss how to fund the project.