Get email updates Sheriff’s Office seeks tips following robbery at Beavercreek Store Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a robbery call at the Beavercreek Store on South Beavercreek Road in unincorporated Clackamas County Two of the owners reported that they arrived at the store and found two individuals inside wearing dark clothing The two individuals appeared to have broken into the business by breaking the hinges on the plywood covering the front door The owners confronted the two suspects who were carrying large garbage bags full of merchandise The two suspects forced their out way past the owners The owners suffered non-life-threatening wounds on their arms and were transported to a local hospital for treatment Deputies used a K9 track team and drones to try and locate the two suspects One of the suspects dropped a bag of merchandise while making their escape It was filled with thousands of dollars worth of stolen vapes Detectives are looking for any tips from the community including any surveillance video in the area to help identify and locate the two suspects ADDITIONAL TIPS & INFORMATION WANTED: Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Office Tip Line -- by phone at 503-723-4949 or by using the online email form at: http://www.clackamas.us/sheriff/tip Public Information OfficerClackamas County Sheriff’s OfficeCommunications Unit SIGN UP for ClackCo Sheriff News Releases in your inbox: Click Here Popular Sheriff's Office Services A Safe Place: Family Justice Center for Clackamas County Leadership Team Concealed Handgun Licenses Reports Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Richard was preceded in death by his grandmother Justin Richard Pepera and Jessica Anne(Anthony) Cunningham (Pepera); siblings Mark (Jane) Pepera and Suzanne (Patrick) Goetz; aunt Callie; as well as his grandpups and grandcats Richard worked at Osborn Manufacturing Company for 32 years He was a hard worker and very dedicated to his job he was a die-hard Cleveland Browns and Ohio State fan His children and family were his main priority in life There was nothing he wouldn't do for the people he loved Richard was quick witted and a had a joke for everything He was a great cook and loved to try new recipes Richard loved the outdoors and being by the water Richard will be going back home to Cleveland To share a memory of Richard or leave a special message for his family This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Ohio — The City of Beavercreek has been designated as a Tree City USA community joining 3,577 others who have been recognized for commitments to urban forestry.  The national program Tree City USA was founded in 1976 by the Arbor Day Foundation. It honors cities that meet standards of sound urban forestry management, according to its website. The city has been working toward this recognition for years Beavercreek established a Tree Advisory Board in 2017 which has volunteers who collaborate with the city's Public Administrative Service Department to oversee tree-related initiatives The city also enacted a tree care ordinance to protect and regulate public trees.  the city has a community forestry program that has an annual budget and it hosts an Arbor Day program each year to educate residents about the importance of trees.  “The Tree City USA designation reflects the City of Beavercreek’s ongoing dedication to maintaining a healthy sustainable environment for future generations,” said Allison Bush parks operations supervisor and certified arborist More information about the city’s tree advisory board can be found here OHIO (Dayton Business Journal) -- A new seafood spot will officially open this week in one of the region's largest shopping malls Bleu Wave Seafood & Pho will reside at The Mall at Fairfield Commons Its arrival will create new jobs and provide another seafood restaurant to the region the eatery will sit beside other notable restaurants residing in the mall including Fusian and Toasted Brunch Bar + Cafe Its menu features a variety of seafood options such as shrimp For more on the story, click here The city of Beavercreek hasn’t created new comprehensive planning documents since it first became a city Now it wants to know: what should the rules be for development It's revamping its existing zoning and property maintenance codes the city’s director of planning and development “As we get more and more developed with the city and less and less vacant land it’s become apparent that we need to start focusing not only on development but also redevelopment,” Burkett said the city will hold open houses and have booths at events like the Popcorn Festival It's set to hold a public open house on from 5 to 7 p.m. “It gives an opportunity for the public to have their voice heard in the long-term goals of the city,” Burkett said “It ensures that we have a vision for land use over the next 10 to 20 years that is community driven and reflects the needs of our residents Burkett said some development has received negative input he hopes the process will give residents a say in long-term development “It's not intended and nor could it stop development and so there's frequently tension between what adjoining property owners want or think that they think that a property should be when we get rezonings," he said A full draft is set to be completed by summer of next year Keep up with all WYSO's local coverage and sign up for our morning newsletter. Kawa Revolving Sushi will celebrate the grand opening of its new Beavercreek location With one other location and a few years in business though some may still wonder if the new spot is worth a visit Kawa Revolving Sushi is a restaurant featuring a conveyor belt system that delivers small plates of sushi and other entrées directly to diners The invention of this method for fast food came about almost 70 years ago, and it boomed in popularity around the 1970s and beyond. Seattle Fish Co “‘Kaiten-zushi’, literally “rotation sushi” was invented by restaurant owner Yoshiaki Shiraishi. He had a hard time keeping his restaurant staffed and couldn’t manage the operations on his own. Shiraishi was inspired to create the machine after watching beer bottles travel along a conveyor belt in an Ashai brewery,” the article reads revolving sushi has grown in popularity outside of Japan and there are multiple revolving sushi spots to be found in Ohio.  a student on-campus and a regular to Sushi Boss Wright State University's on-campus sushi option is interested in this unique restaurant concept I really like seafood and how fresh it is," Dennis said "I think a [revolving sushi] restaurant will be interesting if I ever decide to eat off-campus each plate on the conveyor belt is the same price so your total will equal up to how many plates you grabbed There are also entrees and other meals available on a separate menu that have their own unique prices While the Beavercreek location has not opened yet, Kawa Revolving Sushi has one other location with the same menu at 11381 Montgomery Rd Thanks to its unique style of serving food and its diverse menu, it has received rave reviews online, and currently sits at 4.5 stars on Yelp I have to say it came real close to my all time favorite sushi place Kawa is officially my second go-to restaurant for sushi The ambiance is whimsical in its own right The food itself is also a cause for attention as many reviewers comment on the variety and how the sushi is delicious You can eat as much or as little food as your heart desires All the sushi looks so good and there's a variety of food It's a fun experience getting to pick your sushi or different foods like seaweed salad,” one reviewer you will definitely enjoy the atmosphere– and vice versa!  "It's going to be super busy on opening day probably but I'll probably make an effort to visit in the coming weeks," Dennis said Kawa first announced the new Beavercreek location in an Instagram post “We are announcing that our new location in Dayton Ohio [is] coming soon in Spring 2025!” The post said.  The video it was captioned on featured a reveal of the conveyor belt which features rolls of sushi and a sign that indicates what rolls are coming up next Students will be excited to learn that the restaurant’s grand opening is on March 28 While the hours of this store are not confirmed yet so expect a similar schedule for the new location Whether you are interested in getting a unique dining experience or if you are a fan of sushi– maybe both– Kawa will be an excellent restaurant to try It is located on the other side of Colonel Glenn Highway and is roughly a five minute drive from the main campus The new restaurant is located at 2819 Centre Dr OHIO (WKEF) -- The police are looking for two people who were caught on camera stealing nearly $6,000 from a beauty store On Tuesday, the Beavercreek Police Department took to their socials with a post requesting the public’s help in identifying two women accused of stealing $5,930.13 worth of merchandise According to the Beavercreek Police Department police said they selected products and left without paying Police ask that if you can identify them or if you have any information about the case A Shell gas station in Beavercreek had a diesel fuel leak in December prompting a three-month investigation into the cause Around 700 gallons are reported to have leaked 18 when a resident reportedly noticed a sheen in the Little Beaver Creek near North Fairfield Road which started an investigation the same day The store was closed during the State Fire Marshal’s Bureau of Underground Storage Tank Regulations investigation which uncovered an underground diesel fuel tank leak The gas station is still closed and the tanks have been removed Remediation efforts will continue to ensure any contaminated soil is removed According to the city and investigation report the risk to domestic wells is considered extremely low due to the site’s location and the estimated amount of diesel fuel that leaked no reports of suspected contamination have been received and there have been no reports of contamination to drinking water," the city stated the city will work closely with investigating agencies to inform residents immediately the Ohio EPA has temporarily installed booms to filter the water in the area with filters being replaced as necessary." A small group of Beavercreek residents are urging the city to rewrite its regulations around lawn care That’s after a few received warnings about so-called weeds They’re helping the environment with their native plant lawns WYSO’s environment reporter Adriana Martinez-Smiley spent the last few months speaking with residents officials and environmental experts to learn what’s spurring this change grass ordinance used to cite residents’ properties At a January city council meeting in Beavercreek council members swiftly moved through each agenda item Then they get to the public comment section Several residents lined up to talk about one issue: the language in the city’s weeds ordinance These residents included Beavercreek High School junior Frida Lozano “If there's one thing that I want to continue to remember for the rest of my life And one of the only reasons that I know what the monarch butterfly looks like and its caterpillars is because of (our) native yard and the plants that are in it,” Lozano said Lozano is the daughter of Patricia Lozano and Steve Rowe the two were cited for their property back in July 2024 The Lozano and Rowe family are a part of a growing movement across the country to replace part or all of traditional grass lawns with native plants friendly to pollinator insects a small group of Beavercreek residents are looking to work with the city to update its weeds ordinance to accommodate native plant lawns The two were told their plants went above the 10 inch height limit and that the vegetation they had planted didn’t qualify as lawn under the ordinance The case wasn’t withdrawn until they contacted a lawyer “We felt very comfortable (that) what we were doing was not in violation of the regulations,” Patricia Lozano said Native plant yards are residents’ way of preserving environment Officials and residents have had multiple discussions concerning this issue Beavercreek’s planning and development director Randy Burkett said they’re working to reach a resolution clear language on what people can and can't do We're not anti-pollinators and we understand the pros and cons,” Burkett said Mary Beth Sweetland said she also hired a lawyer when she was approached by the city in 2023 for her plants She was adamant about keeping her native plant lawn intact “There has to be some room for the other creatures of the earth to have a place to live and we have poisoned them out of existence We pushed them out of existence,” Sweetland said The city of Beavercreek will hold a first reading of its revised weeds ordinance on Feb The goal is to pass a new ordinance before this year’s growing season Since the 1970s, Cornell University researchers estimate North America has lost 3 billion birds. And a study from the Somerset Wildlife Trust found more than half of the world’s insect population has been lost since then too A key contributor to these declines is habitat loss This is especially true for caterpillars, which often can only eat one or a few plant species. Those insects serve as pollinators for 90% of our plant species and a food source for 96% of U.S That’s why the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently proposed listing the monarch butterfly as threatened and encouraged people to aid in its recovery Doug Tallamy helped popularize planting native plant habitats in yards through his books “Bringing Nature Home” and “Nature’s Best Hope.” Turf grass makes up roughly 50 million acres of land in the United States — larger than the size of New England Dedicating even just half of this area to native plant habitat can make all the difference If we continue to kill the nature that supports us Communities across the country have moved to include language in their municipal ordinances that are more friendly to native plant landscapes Former Yellow Springs environmental commission member Nadia Malarkey says in 2021, they created a section in the village’s code dedicated to managed natural landscapes – a term used to describe native plant lawns Malarkey said it can take time to get behind the idea “It's really important to be able to share with the powers that be as to why these landscapes are vitally important in this day and age and the impact that it has on the environment and the ecosystem of which we are a part of,” Malarkey said Keep up with all of WYSO's local coverage and sign up for our morning newsletter. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steven Christopher Glotfelter who unexpectedly departed from this world on February 9 Steven was a unique spirit whose legacy will forever resonate within the hearts of those who knew him Steven was a proud Army Vietnam War veteran he embraced the role of a jack of all trades demonstrating his remarkable versatility in various endeavors He enjoyed a fulfilling retirement for the past 15 years cherishing every moment with his family and friends who were often the recipients of his candid humor Steven also attended some college classes at Washington State University  He captivated those around him in the laughter and joy he shared with others His very funny personality made him a cherished friend and companion to many horses and the thrill of riding his Harley Davidson reflected a vibrant and adventurous spirit knives and cowboy memorabilia further illustrated his interests he was also an ardent supporter of The Ohio State University Football Team Steven’s greatest pride lay in his family He is survived by his beloved wife of 21 years who stood by his side through all of life's adventures and Ludwig David are left with countless fond memories of a father who instilled love each of whom brought immense joy to his heart His legacy continues through his great-granddaughter whose life will carry the values and laughter he so dearly shared Visitation will be held on February 14, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, followed by a Funeral Service from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Newcomer Funeral Home in Beavercreek, located at 3380 Dayton Xenia Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45432. He will be laid to rest at Mt. Zion Shoup Cemetery.  To view a livestream of his service please click here Steven Christopher Glotfelter was truly one of a kind and he will be immensely missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text Please double-check the URL for proper spelling. You can also use search, choose from one of today's top stories below, or visit the Home Page. Ohio (WKEF)--The Beavercreek Police Department announced they're bringing ALICE Training to the city in just a few months It teaches people skills they'll need during a violent event "It's situational awareness and not being aware of what the surroundings and then freezing up is one of the big topics the class talks about but also just not freezing up," said Officer Travis O'Neill with Beavercreek PD O'Neill said this ALICE Training is so crucial to the community because in the time it takes law enforcement to get to an active shooting scene you should be prepared to protect yourself and help those around you until police arrive "Of course in Beavercreek and nationally police response average to one of these incidents is three minutes so this training provides those that go through it to become instructors to teach either at the schools or business," said Officer O'Neill counter and evacuate is a step-by-step training covering several topics communicate with others and distract the shooter Officer O'Neill told Dayton 24/7 Now's Kysha Hancock once someone goes through the two-day course they're then certified to teach these lifesaving skills to anyone "The instructor class it goes over the different levels of training and it may be something that you can instruct to teenagers," said Officer O'Neill He added it’s a great way to get involved with the community and show residents their safety is a top priority "We wanna partner with our community and that's why we go out and I teach this class to some of our businesses and some of our schools," said Officer O'Neill Ohio (WKEF) -- This week's 'Waste Watch' is about Beavercreek's 'Spring House Park' project Dayton 24/7 Now Reporter Jenilee Borek sat down with a representative from the city to learn more about funding it and how the city plans to develop the land The City of Beavercreek created a 10-year master park plan in 2019 with community input from surveys said community members voiced that they wanted a large community park with amenities The city received a grant from the state for 50% of the land and the city matched it by using the Developer's Fees Fund which is money the city collects from developers that goes specifically to purchasing land that will be used for parks the city received a $1 million grant for phase one which is expected to cost around $4.3 million total an entrance drive and a parking lot with that million dollars because we didn't receive all the funding and it's one-time funding," said Harris "We needed to select things that don't require much money in terms of ongoing operation." It will cost about $36 million to fund the whole project Harris said the timeline all depends on money because they will not start a phase without the funding being in place some of the amenities will not be put in right away because the grant will not cover everything and the city does not have the money for the rest right now partially because Beavercreek is one of only three cities in the state with no income tax so Borek asked why the city feels this is still a good project to move forward with "We know from our community-wide surveys that this is a want and need for residents 'We can't pay for it right now or in that way' when we are asking for a property tax but we don't believe that that's the residents telling us that they don't want it and that they don't want us to seek other funding options," said Harris The city will go after grants and donations but it will need taxpayer money to fully develop it One resident who opposes the project voiced another funding concern at a city council meeting held on March 10 "It's gonna be a long maintenance and manpower intensive endeavor and I seriously encourage that you folks take a good look at that because I do not support it," Bob Trout some residents say the benefit outweighs the cost said he would support the project regardless "When we look at surrounding communities and where their tax dollars are going into their park system and how it obviously increases their physical that is a big selling point," said Schmidt If you would like to fill out the survey for phase one, the deadline to do so is Friday, April 18. You can click HERE to learn more about the project On March 10, Beavercreek City Council unanimously voted to adopt a new weeds and grass ordinance That’s after city residents worked with planning and zoning staff over several months to draft new rules to accommodate native plant landscapes “I want to thank you guys for working together,” said Beavercreek Mayor Don Adams “I think that was important to come up with (the ordinance).” Some of the biggest changes in the ordinance include new terms like “native plants” and “managed and maintained,” and prohibition of invasive plants other than lawns and trees commonly found within a yard must be contained within landscape beds,” the new ordinance reads Those require “clear delineation” from the rest of the lawn and cannot exceed 50% of the front yard Residents who currently have more than half of their yards covered with native plant landscapes will be exempt “so long as it remains otherwise lawful,” said Beavercreek planning and zoning director Randy Burkett at the Monday meeting Several residents at the meeting applauded most of these updates Beavercreek resident and retired engineer Valerie Van Griethuysen discussed the 50% cap “I take it (that number) was somewhat arbitrary but unless there is a scientific basis for 50% A group of residents brought a draft ordinance to city officials back in December which did not include a 50% restriction on non-grass vegetation nor a requirement for such plants to be kept in landscaped beds Beavercreek’s planning and zoning director Randy Burkett said they can’t accommodate everyone on everything and it's a number that we're going to continue to monitor over the coming year,” Burkett said Patricia Lozano is a Beavercreek resident with native plants on her property She was one of the residents cited last year for being in violation of the weeds and grass ordinance She said she should be comforted by the grandfathering of her lawn but she could still be cited under other clauses “I think (where) we're going to end up with some argument is what they considered managed and maintained,” Lozano said What is defined as “managed and maintained” is up to the discretion of the planning and zoning director The 10 inch height restriction still applies to grass lawns on properties but Burkett said as long as plants are in a landscaped bed it will not be subject to that height restriction the department might revisit the ordinance