OH -- During Springboro Council's regularly scheduled meeting for Thursday May 1 the 2025 Historic Preservation Awards will be presented Also on the agenda for the evening meeting is:  is held in the council chambers located at 320 W Ohio — North Park in Springboro was doused in gallons of motor oil over the weekend forcing the closure of portions of the playground area The City of Springboro is asking anyone who may have seen anything suspicious around the playground or restroom areas to contact the Springboro Police Department at 937.748.0611 "First nice weekend of 2025 and vandals poured motor oil down three slides and targeted two of our temporary restroom units creating a hazardous situation for children and causing damage to our facilities," reads the city's social media post The city said both the new and smaller playgrounds were vandalized Cameras at the park were taken down during demolition to make way for the new restroom building several slides can be seen completely coated in motor oil The oil was also splashed all over areas of the playset and on the rubber mats Another photo shows 9 containers of motor oil left behind Each container says it would have carried 5 quarts of oil City officials said crews are working to clear the oil However if slides and turf can't be cleaned and repaired which will lengthen the closures for those parts of the playground Ohio (WKEF) - Springboro PD led a birthday parade for a 6-year-old boy battling leukemia with dreams of becoming an officer What started as a Facebook post asking for a simple favor ended in a full-fledged birthday parade “A mother just posted in a group and said that her son was turning six and he wanted to be a police officer and she asked if anybody knew any police officers that would be willing to just drive by the house with their lights on just to make something cool for him," said Officer Aaron Morgan Community Resource Officer for the Springboro Police Department What Officer Morgan expected to be a small gesture turned into a massive show of support for Eli and his family "I started getting tagged over and over and over we figured we could make a little parade for her A little parade turned into over 60 people RSVPing that they were going to be here tonight," added Officer Morgan The boy's mother said he was diagnosed with T-cell leukemia on Feb 1 after doctors found an almost 4-inch mass on his heart his mother said he is already in remission but will continue treatment for the next two years Officer Megan Graham from the Hamilton Township Police Department said she knew a bit about what that child may be going through I was diagnosed with Stage 4B cervical cancer and I've been going through treatment since then I know that Eli is also going through a treatment right now and also has cancer And so it's just nice to support him in this time." Officers Graham and Morgan also shared what they hoped Eli remembers “I was little when I wanted to be a police officer and I followed through with those dreams as well “We have him in our hearts and we want to bring him joy and show him that the community is surrounding him," added Officer Morgan OH -- Premier Health and Wright State Physicians Dermatology will be hosting free skin cancer screenings to promote early detection and prevention of skin cancers Wright State physicians will be performing the screenings on Wednesday Early detection is key in treating skin cancer Signs of skin cancer include growths or moles that: Registration is required 24 hours prior to the event start time OH --Muralists are invited to capture the spirit of Historic Springboro by transforming a highly visible wall into a captivating visual gateway The Springboro Arts Council is commissioning a professional mural artist to design and paint a large-scale outdoor mural at 15 S generously made available by owner Michael Gray “We’re seeking an experienced artist to help us bring to life a mural that serves as a welcoming gateway to our Historic Business District—one that celebrates Springboro’s rich heritage and vibrant community,” said Council Board Member Kelly Settle “We are eager to work with an artist who can transform this space into a meaningful and lasting symbol for residents and visitors alike.” Council partner Ohio Painting Company will professionally prepare the wall before the artist begins To be considered for the project, experienced muralists and public artists should submit materials to Settle at ksettle.sac@gmail.com by May 1 Questions about the project can be directed to Kelly Settle ksettle.sac@gmail.com or Kim Loesche at kim@evesink.com The city of Springboro has a rich history in southwest Ohio the city had a population of just over 19,000 we spoke with John Agenbroad who says the city is trying to balance its ‘quaint’ beginnings and the necessity to move forward This transcript has been lightly edited for length and clarity Mayor John Agenbroad: Springboro has always been notorious for history and nostalgia When the Underground Railroad started here in Springboro and so that's many moons ago and it was just a little sleepy town but it was always a charming village - wasn't really a town it was a village And so as we continue to grow and everybody wanted to come to Springboro but we've always tried to maintain that charm We always try to work with developers to do the best we can and still not forget about the people who were here long before anybody else was It seems like everybody wants to close the door when they get here You got to take your heads out the sand and still keep your charm It factors in all your economic development and all the other amenities that you provide for your city And if you don't have an economic locomotive driving that with money and you can't do that and you'll still be a sleepy town like we used to be Jerry Kenney: Are you hearing people concerned about overdevelopment or anything along those lines Agenbroad: Not as much as we did about three years ago when the Easton Farm was going to be bought by a developer and doing some things that we didn't like and they ended up winning the lawsuit per se through a consent decree But it hasn't slowed things down from trying to still work things out And since it hasn't been built out because of inflation nothing's going on at the Easton Farm until recently we'll be passing a resolution to buy six lots that will enable us to have 60 acres of the thing we had went to court for and our game plan is to have 40 acres for parks and recreation and the other 20 acres do a land swap with the schools And if all this happens the way we have it we've got it planned this will take care of some of the things that people had issues with I live right on 741 before the schools and I could not turn on my driveway from ten minutes til seven in the morning until 7:25 a.m I can't turn out of my driveway to get out on to Ohio 741 between 2:15 and about 3:00 So this will help alleviate some of that because our game plan is to have schools up there we don't know exactly what we're going to do with that One of the parcels we'll probably be thinking about a holiday festival here every year and it's 50,000 to 75,000 people coming in for our Springboro Festival And so that will help alleviate some of that by having more parking we're going to tear it down and we just don't know exactly what we're going to do with that yet but we if we make this move and then we also would take over the Wade Field where the peewee football program is We take a real pride in all the organizations and nonprofits volunteer so much time and we want to have that open line of communications with the township working together to make Springboro special and I think that we're never a good job of it I guess if you're looking for a closing line I've always had my ideas open to criticism there's going to be sometimes when people don't agree You've got to make tough decisions sometimes But our motive is never to hurt Springboro always to help Springboro be a special place [the] chamber as I said the township and all working together a text message away at all times and nobody is not approachable because they know that government is working for them that way This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Ohio (WKEF)-- Parents of Dennis Elementary School in Springboro are upset about a situation last week where a student threatened others on a school bus They're now urging the district to take quick action because they're concerned about their children's safety "I'm still just in shock that the situation that these children were put in was not relayed to the parents," said Marcella Helbling She said she is extremely concerned about the safety of her son and other children after they learned a student made a threat on the bus last week Kysha Hancock her daughter said this behavior also takes place in the classroom "She witnessed using pencils and pens as maybe a stabbing weapon she said that this particular student uses the F word all the time," said Sartin Helbling and Sartin said their children’s classes have had to go through multiple evacuation drills because of this student One parent who wishes to remain anonymous said the district should have told parents about the situation “My child was punched in the stomachhe had made the threat to not tell therefore my daughter never informed me," said the anonymous parent "When I asked my child about it they said it was one to two times a week they would need to leave the classroom," said Helbling Helbling and Sartin told Hancock they voiced these concerns to the school board in Wednesday night’s school board meeting They told Hancock board members did thank them for coming and speaking up Hancock reached out to Springboro Schools and the district sent the statement they sent to all parents of the school Monday following the bus incident we are unable to share specific details regarding the student involved or disciplinary actions taken please be assured that we are taking this situation seriously and are implementing necessary steps to strengthen our safety procedures.” The district said they are working closely with the Springboro Police Department and following all necessary protocols Motorists are reminded to be extra cautious when driving and to watch for children crossing streets.Springboro's Trick-or-Treat is always observed on October 31 along with most area communities Ohio (WKEF)-- A Springboro High School teacher is on administrative leave and under review after the district was made aware her TikTok posts were showing up on students' social media feeds The videos show the teacher sharing her political views in her classroom with her teacher's badge on during school time and talking about her political views The Springboro School District said in part nor is there any involvement from law enforcement We take these matters seriously and ensure that all policies regarding the use of school resources and time are upheld." said her daughter is a student of this teacher She said in part quote: "she has a responsibility to the students at Springboro High School to teach the curriculum and leave her politics and her personal views at home." we'll be sure to keep you updated on-air and online SPRINGBORO, OH --7 Brew the drive-thru coffee brand offering more than 20,000 unique drink combinations dropped its newest stand via crane on Friday the stand is expected to open in late November The rapidly-growing coffee brand boasts more than 250 stands across the country with the Springboro stand being the 12th location in Ohio reflecting the brand’s rapid growth across the country 7 Brew's opening is creating  50 new jobs to the area. Those interested in joining the Brew Crew should apply at motleybrew.7brewcareers.com and a passion for quality barbecue fuel their success Springboro, OH  (RestaurantNews.com)  Ric and Carla Wren, franchisees of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Springboro, OH have transformed their location into a vibrant family business and community favorite have turned their restaurant into a thriving operation that reflects their dedication to teamwork “Our business operates like a three-legged stool,” said Ric Wren and I each bring unique strengths to the table with Carla also overseeing food quality — especially the meats — ensuring everything meets Dickey’s high standards We rely on each other to keep things running smoothly — it’s truly a team effort.” The couple’s success didn’t come without challenges Neither Ric nor Carla had prior restaurant experience when they purchased the franchise after selling their healthcare company and spending a few years in retirement while Carla focused on ensuring the quality of the smoked meats and building relationships with customers to create a welcoming atmosphere we want them to feel like family,” said Carla Wren “This isn’t just a business for us — it’s a way to build relationships and serve the community That connection keeps customers coming back.” The family’s commitment to service was tested during the COVID-19 pandemic making 2020 their most successful year yet “The support we received reminded us why we do what we do,” Carla said “Our customers showed up for us in ways we’ll never forget.” Ric and Carla have also made community involvement a cornerstone of their business deepening their bond with Springboro residents Their active presence in the community has not only earned loyalty but also helped expand their catering business “Ric and Carla’s story is a perfect example of what makes Dickey’s franchisees successful,” said Roland Dickey, Jr. and their teamwork have turned their Springboro location into a shining star within our system.” Laura Rea Dickey “Ric and Carla have created more than just a business — they’ve created a gathering place for their community Their dedication to their customers and their ability to make everyone feel at home is inspiring.” The Wrens credit Dickey’s corporate team for playing a crucial role in their success From training resources to marketing tools corporate support has been an invaluable part of their journey “The resources and guidance from corporate have allowed us to focus on what matters most – growing our business and building strong relationships with our customers,” said Carla Ric and Carla plan to focus on optimizing their Springboro location rather than expanding “Our goal is to make this one location the best it can be,” Ric said “We’re committed to continuing to serve our customers and community with excellence.” Ric and Carla Wren exemplify what it means to be dedicated franchisees turning challenges into opportunities and customers into family Their story is a testament to the power of teamwork and a commitment to making a difference through great barbecue is the world’s largest barbecue concept and continues as a third-generation family-run business Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions with its signature Legit Barbecue.™ Slow-smoked over hickory wood-burning pits Dickey’s barbecued meats are paired with a variety of southern sides Dickey’s never takes shortcuts — because real barbecue can’t be rushed With over 866 restaurants across eight concepts in the U.S Dickey’s Barbecue Franchise and Dickey’s Restaurant Brands continues to grow under the leadership of Roland Dickey Dickey’s has been recognized on Newsweek’s 2022 “America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains” list Nation’s Restaurant News 2024 top fast-casual brands for value and USA Today’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards The brand has also ranked in the Top 20 of Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” for four of the past five years Additional accolades include Entrepreneur’s Top 500 Franchise and Hospitality Technology’s Industry Heroes list For more information, visit Dickeys.com. For information about becoming a franchise partner, visit DickeysFranchise.com Contact:Louisa GarrettDickey’s Barbecue Restaurant Ohio – Before Springboro freshman Keira Buckholtz had a chance to give her team a state title she got some advice from senior goalkeeper Madilyn Mitchell The advice gave the freshman confidence as she stepped up in the fourth round of a penalty-kick shootout She buried her attempt in the back of the net to win the game and a state championship for the Panthers Springboro defeated Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit 4-2 in penalty kicks after a 0-0 draw to win the Division I girls soccer state championship in the Ohio High School Athletic Association tournament Saturday night at Historic Crew Stadium Springboro won the first team state championship in the school's history “She just said ‘You got this,’” Buckholtz said of her senior keeper We knew this was their last game and we wanted to win it for them.” handing Walsh Jesuit (21-1) its first loss of the season Head coach Jamie Tipton said it's fantastic “We did our homework coming into this game The team has consistently exceeded our expectations Springboro defeated a Walsh Jesuit team that won its 11th state championship last year The Warriors had been particularly dominant this season winning their first 21 games and outscoring foes 100-16 They had not been shut out since losing to Strongsville in the district tournament in 2022 they scored at least two goals in every game including three or more in their last 16 wins The Panthers and their defense weren’t intimidated by that history They stood tall as the Warriors had the majority of the dangerous offensive chances including 11 shots on goal to four for the Panthers “I couldn’t have done it without the girls in front of me,” Schaaf said “It’s one of the better games I’ve ever played It wasn’t anything that I put pressure on myself It’s crazy how we had the first state winner in our school history and to do it against someone that hasn’t been shut out in two years The backline of senior co-captain Sarah Beachy senior Kendall Johnson and junior Ellie Ulrich led the way It was the team’s 17th shutout of the season “We’ve got incredible leadership,” Tipton said Our shutouts are a reflection of how our forwards work We defend with 11 players on the field and we attack with all 11 players on the field.” a star of that team and the leading scorer that season After 80 minutes of regulation and 30 minutes of overtime She made two saves in the first three Walsh attempts had 4.5 shutouts this season and 19.5 for her career which Tipton said was second in school history She lost the main starting job this year to Schaaf who had 13.5 shutouts this season and now 18 all-time “I just trained and trained and trained on PKs and I felt at some point they’re going to be saved,” Mitchell said “It comes down to one big moment and I needed to execute Springboro converted all four of its attempts senior captain Sarah Beachy and junior Morgan DeMoss After Walsh scored in its fourth round to cut the Boro lead to 3-2 Tipton credited Mitchell with being a team player after losing the starting job “We knew that we had two talented goalkeepers,” Tipton said “Mitch is one of the best shot-stoppers in the state We told her to have fun and do what she does.” the player of the year in the Greater Western Ohio Conference posted 22 goals and 13 assists this season and junior Hailey Burns had five goals and seven assists Sophomore Poppy Wakefield scored eight goals with seven assists Elaina Williams played 32 minutes off the bench in the final At halftime of Springboro's 70-59 win over Lakota East a team of fifth graders from the school district's youth organization took the court for a shortened game showing off their skills while entertaining the fans With about three minutes left in the intermission the Panthers emerged from the locker room to begin warming up for the second half Seeing the fifth graders on the court reminded them of their own basketball roots The moment held extra meaning for senior Aniya Trent Each member of the Panthers mentors a grade school team attending practices and games throughout the season "It's definitely cool to be a role model for them because I remember those days when we were young and in elementary school We won a lot of championships," Trent said who have played together since the fourth grade and are two of the best players in school history are now trying to win a Division I state championship during their final season in Southwest Ohio 'They will go down as two of the finest players to ever play here.'A state championship is about the only accolade missing from Martin's and Trent's distinguished resumes They are the first McDonald's All-American nominees in school history (Amy Tucker was honored as a first-team All-American in 1978; McDonald's began honoring girls players in 2002) Trent was an Ohio Gatorade Player of the Year nominee as a sophomore and Martin is a nominee this year They hold four school records with at least one more coming before the season ends Martin broke the school's career assists record She finished the game with 30 points despite defenders sticking to her throughout the second half She knows how to balance her own scoring with that of her teammates I just play with the flow of the game and take what the defense gives me I never try to force anything or tell myself I need to score this many points per game," Martin said On Jan. 29, she set the all-time scoring record by matching her career-high of 38 points in a win against Northmont but finished the game by making 15 of her final 17 attempts including a 3-pointer from the left wing for the record set the screen to get her open and was the first person to celebrate the achievement by grabbing the ball and tossing it over her head and off the backboard in jubilation "That just explains my sister and our relationship and how excited she is and how proud she is Trent describes Martin as a teammate "that you know you can go to for anything." Those same words could be used to describe Trent. She is a force in the paint, leading the Greater Western Ohio Conference with 8.8 rebounds per game 2.5 blocks per game and a 59.5 field goal percentage Trent currently stands at 6-foot-2 but drew on her past volleyball experience to learn how to time her jumps She has averaged at least two blocks per game in all four of her high school seasons and is the school record holder with 236 and counting "I really take pride in my defense and blocking is just a fun thing to do," Trent said Trent will break the school record for most games played Martin is just one game behind; blame the discrepancy on a missed contest during her junior season Saturday's home finale against Olmsted Falls won't serve as senior day but what better time to add yet another record to their resumes Aniya's versatility and Bryn's relentless competitiveness is just a wonderful combination They deserve everything they get and they will go down as two of the finest players to ever play here," head coach Mike Holweger said It's tough to separate Martin from the court because "basketball is my hobby." But for as fiery and extroverted as she can be in the gym "I don't want to raise my hand and answer a question wrong I work hard in the classroom but I definitely would say I'm more of a perfectionist," Martin said having been to Hawaii and Turks and Caicos Maybe she had some influence in the Panthers' decision to play in a holiday tournament in Florida She enjoys 3-D digital design and sculpting but she did decorate her senior parking spot as a tribute to a different kind of artist: J whose music she has admired for many years fitting since she lives and breathes the game Martin committed to the University of Washington on Sept Trent followed with a pledge to Virginia Tech on Oct Both had a host of suitors and even considered some of the same schools as their recruitments narrowed "We always told each other if we ended up at the same college but we're not going to go to the same college just to be with each other If we both loved a college so much and it worked out But we wanted the best for each other," Martin said After a magical postseason that saw the Panthers advance to the 2024 DI state championship game They opened the season at Western Reserve Academy played in a premier tournament in Florida and faced Purcell Marian all before closing the regular season against a tough Lakota East team and hosting Olmsted Falls in a championship game rematch Advancing to the 2024 state championship game wasn't a Cinderella run The Panthers were the top seed in their district and won three postseason games each in 2022 and 2023 who took over for longtime coach Tom Benjamin before the 2023-2024 season credits everyone on the team being a year older and the leadership that Chloe Downing and Morgan Meek displayed last year they can exceed last season's regular season win total "The one thing I really admire about this group is I think we've done a good job of managing that." Springboro almost blew a 21-point lead against the Thunderhawks allowing them to trim the gap to three points before closing the game out with defense and free throws The Panthers have won two close games against Huber Heights Wayne their first round opponent in the postseason While Martin is the leading scorer and Trent the leading rebounder in most of their games they would not be where they are without the contribution of each player In her first year after transferring from Purcell Marian McKenzie Jones is in the starting lineup thanks to her stout defense and timely offensive contributions Brooke Clear is one of three players shooting above 37 percent from three-point territory Ava Wade is a trusted ball handler who provides additional length on defense Tessa Blain has played in all but one game and brings her own state championship experience; she was the leading scorer and an All-American for Springboro's girls soccer team "Here's the thing with this group: it is a collection of incredible human beings They're a joy to coach because they're incredible people the DNA of a champion and they understand that to get to where we want to get to we don't get to have lapses," Holweger said "I Love the 80's" From 5PM to 9PM come relive the 80s in downtown Historic Springboro Ohio (WKEF) - One area high school student-athlete had an opportunity this month to compete on a global stage and she is optimistic about continuing to do so in the future Springboro sophomore Poppy Wakefield received a recent call-up to the Panama U-17 women's national soccer team for three CONCACAF qualifiers for the U-17 World Cup Wakefield has dual citizenship with Panama and the United States who was part of the Panthers team that won the OHSAA Division I state title last fall She says receiving the international call-up is a result of hard work from playing with both Springboro and her club team crediting her mother for giving her a strong work ethic Later this month Wakefield will train with the U-20 women's team in Panama and she maintains a goal of appearing in a FIFA Women's World Cup.