X-town From Xenia's Word On The Street

If we don't have enough money for roads, then what is the money paying for? This week Josh talks about how to stay informed as a citizen and he walks through the City's 5 Year Captial Improvement Plan (CIP). He highlights projects and cost that are bigger priorities then even roads. Learn more about the City of Xenia's Budgets, Checkbook, and Spending Plans at www.ci.xenia.oh.us Visit Xenia's Word on the Street at www.xeniaword.com Music featured in this episode is Empty Store Fronts by The New Old-Fashioned.

This time on X-Town, Josh talks about the rumors and facts surrounding the City of Xenia's Electrical Aggregation program and the recent letters sent to residents. Learn more about the City of Xenia's Electrical Aggregation program at www.ci.xenia.oh.us Visit Xenia's Word on the Street at www.xeniaword.com Music featured in this episode is Empty Store Fronts by The New Old-Fashioned.

On this episode of XTOWN, Josh speaks about the City of Xenia's annual street resurfacing program. He also talks about budgets, the investments sine 2011 and asks the question, Does there need to be a bad guy in this bad situation? Visit Xenia's Word on the Street at www.xeniaword.com Click here to learn more from the City of Xenia, about street programs.     Music featured in this episode is Emptry Store Fronts by the New Old-Fashioned.

This episode of X-Town, host Josh Long talks about the City's Council's recent decision to appoint a member of the community to fill a vacancy and the backlash that has come as a result. Was there a better option? Here is the link the Newspaper article mentioned http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/local/new-xenia-council-member-failed-pay-taxes-faced-criminal-charges/dwbeTyXRQSNGQcaunRVmLP/ Visit Xenia's Word on the Street at www.xeniaword.com for local news, events, and views.  

Recently Greene County changed their guidelines concerning public comments during their public meeting. Host Josh Long speas about those changes and public meetings and comments in general. What are public comments? What are they not? What are the rules? Josh shares the facts and his opinion on those questions and more, on this episode of X-Town. Visit Xenia's Word on the Street at www.xeniaword.com  

On this episode of X-Town, host Josh Long talks about the current issue facing Xenia City Council, and how precedent and the City Charter mandates a vacancy on the Council be filled, during an off election year. Should over 20 years of precedent be ignored? Should someone who the voters just choose not to elect, be appointed to fill a Council seat? This and more on X-Town, the Podcast! Visit Xenia's Word on the Street at www.xeniaword.com   Music Featured in this Podcast is from The New Old Fashioned https://thenewoldfashioned.bandcamp.com

Tis The Season - Political Yard Signs seem to spring up overnight. In this episode host Josh Long talks about what ordinances govern them in Xenia and he shares some of his views on yard signs. Are they meant to be political endorsements or roadside advertising? Visit Xenia's Word on the Street at www.xeniaword.com Music Featured in this Podcast is by The New Old Fashioned https://thenewoldfashioned.bandcamp.com  

On this Episode of X-Town, Josh shares a conversation with Dr. Gab Loften, the Interim Superintendent of the Xenia Community Schools. This is the first time Josh and Dr. Lofton have met, they talk about Lofton's background, first steps in Xenia, and even a little local sports. Josh says he looks forward to many more interviews as Dr. Lofton dives deeper into his role, the positives of our community, and the areas where we can improve, once Dr. Lofton has time to get better engaged in the community, with his staff, and into the budgets. Visit Xenia's Word on the Street at www.xeniaword.com

On this episode of X-Town, Josh talks about the CSU Annexation. He gives some of the history of the conversation, the players, and the pros and cons, from his point of view. What else was considered? Who's involved? Who's impacted? Visit Xenia's Word on the Street at www.xeniaword.com  

On this show, host Joshua Long talks about the County wanting to clear-cut acres of trees and what we can expect to enjoy at this years Kevin Sonnycalb Memorial Fireworks Festival. Link to Festivals Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SonnycalbFireworks/ Link to the Dayton Daily News Article Mentioned: http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/local/trees-cut-down-commercial-development-site-xenia/CZOOQ9Hq4Pg3zKAt7oSyhO/   Visit Xenia's Word on the Street at www.xeniaword.com

This week on X-Town, Josh Long, who is also an Amateur Radio Operator, talks about Amateur Radio, the Dayton Hamvention, and what Xenia is in for! To learn more about The Dayton Hamvention visit www.hamvention.com To learn more about XWARN visit www.xwarn.com For local news, events, and views, visit www.xeniaword.com      

This week on XTOWN, host Josh Long talks about new shops opening in Downtown Xenia and shares conversations with Parker's General Store & the new Coffee Hub Xenia, both are new stores coming to Main Street. Find and Like Parker's General Store on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/parkergenstore/ Find and Like the Coffee Hub Xenia on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/coffeehubxenia/ Visit Xenia's Word on the Street at www.xeniaword.com  

This week on the X-Town Podcast, host Josh Long talks about the Xenia Community School's May Ballot Issue. The Facts, Figures, and even his Two-Cents. Xenia Community School's Website: www.xenia.k12.oh.us Support Xenia's Future Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/SupportXeniasFuture Xenia's Word on the Street: www.xeniaword.com

This week on X-Town, Josh talks about the 1974 Tornado and how it has shaped and impacted multiple generations since. Visit www.xeniaword.com for the latest news, events, and views from our community.

X-Town the podcast will be a spotlight of our community, the good, bad, ugly and beautiful. There the eyes and views of it's host, Josh Long and his guest. A part of this journey will be personal to Josh too. He hopes to find the passion again for Xenia, his hometown… and he's inviting you, the listener, along. If you have an idea for a show topic, a person of interest, a cause or business that should get some attention, or maybe a rumor you want to learn more about it. Email Josh at josh@xeniaword.com We have a lot to talk about! We have a lot to fix in Xenia, but we also have a lot to celebrate too! This is X-Town a podcast about our small town, but more importantly about out community, the one some hate and others love and my personal journey to find passion with it again! Until later X-Town! Remember Xenia Lives!

Hello Xenia! Happy 2017 - This week Josh talks about downtown parking, the recent increase in parking tickets, and of course his two cents on it.   Visit www.xeniaword.com for all local & all online content, dedicated to Xenia!

On this week's podcast, Josh ponders the question "Why the hell would someone stay at a hotel in Xenia? Share shares 3 reasons why the Hotel is a BIG deal. Here is a hint, it's not about being a hotel. Visit www.xeniaword.com\christmaslights for a list of must see lights in and around Xenia.

Listen to this message, then call or email your City Council Members TODAY!   You can find their numbers and email at http://www.ci.xenia.oh.us/299/City-Council   You Can Help!  

Welcome X-Towners, this week Josh shares his thoughts on the constant comparison of Xenia to Beavercreek, by our residents and even some of our leaders!   Visit www.xeniaword.com to stay up-to-date on whats going on in Xenia, our news, events, and views.    

Josh talks about the recent opening of the new City Administration Building. www.xeniaword.com Dedicated to our Communiy's news, events, and view.   Links: Community Events: www.facebook.com\xeniaword Christmas Lights List: www.xeniaword.com\christmaslights