Waynesville, Ohio’s Sauerkraut Festival has blossomed from a modest 1970 sidewalk sale into one of the Midwest’s can’t-miss autumn events.

 

Every October, the town draws over 350,000 visitors who come for community tradition, small-town charm, and a staggering variety of kraut-themed fare.

 

Attendees can sample classic brats and Reubens, or adventurous spins like sauerkraut pizza, burritos, mac & cheese, and even brownies.

 

The famed German Sundae—the ultimate comfort food—offers a medley of mashed potatoes, kraut, bacon, cheese, and sour cream.

 

Beyond food, Main Street overflows with 450+ artisan booths, live music, and friendly faces, making the festival a showcase of local creativity and hospitality.

 

Free to attend, the event is run by nonprofits and civic groups, with proceeds benefiting scholarships and community causes.

Multiple lanes on U.S. 35 in Montgomery County were temporarily closed Saturday after authorities responded to a reported hazard near Jefferson Street.

 

The Montgomery County Regional Dispatch Center received the initial call just after 10:30 a.m.

 

Police and emergency crews quickly shut down lanes at U.S. 35 and Steve Whalen Boulevard, along with the ramp at Keowee Street, to address the situation.

 

By 4:04 p.m., all lanes had reopened, with traffic flowing normally according to the OH-GO traffic map.

 

Officials did not reveal the exact nature of the hazard, but their rapid response highlights the importance of quick action in keeping roadways safe.

 

Community members are encouraged to report hazards and use platforms like OH-GO for real-time traffic updates to keep Montgomery County roads safer for all.

Dayton Public Schools will once again provide Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) bus passes to high school students after a Franklin County judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking a state law that had halted the practice.

 

The dispute centered on a recent Ohio state budget amendment that effectively prevented only Montgomery County students from receiving district-funded RTA passes, sparking claims from DPS officials of unfair and discriminatory targeting.

 

Superintendent Dr. David Lawrence stressed the community’s disagreement with the restriction and reinforced the district’s commitment to student rights.

 

Distribution of RTA passes has resumed for eligible DPS, charter, and parochial school students, who must agree to specific conduct guidelines and visibly display their student ID badges.

 

The RTA has voiced concerns that public transit routes may not perfectly fit the schedules and needs of students, but will continue working with the district as legal proceedings continue in Dayton.