The Journal
Xenia Citizen Journal began on February 21, 2008 by Daniel Downs, life-long resident. The purpose of the Journal is to provide alternative views about news and events affecting the lives and families citizens of Xenia and the surrounding region. Because modern news media are money making corporations, their coverage is influenced by corporate goals, advertisers dollars, and the limitations of time and space inherent to print or broadcast media. That is why a citizen journal can expand news coverage, provide alternative perspectives, and give citizens a less restricted voice on issues affecting their lives, families, community, and their world.
Xenia, Ohio
Xenia Ohio was founded in 1803. Xenia remains the county seat of Greene County government, legal affairs, health care, business, and citizens. As its name suggests, Xenia is a city of hospitality. It is also famous as the historical hub of rail-to-trail biking and for its not so friendly tornadoes. The devastation caused by 1974 tornado changed the face of city from the old-fashioned center of retail store front to modernized shopping centers anchored by national retail chains. Other tornadoes have caused less damage but they always make residents a little jumpy. Its not unusual to see people jumping into ditches or bathrooms, under vehicles, and even into sewer openings. (You know I’m just exaggerating a little!)
During the heyday of the Industrial Revolution, Xenia was a city hustling and bustling with many all kinds of manufacturers, fine restaurants, mom and pop retailers, hotels, gas stations on every corners, not to mention churches, schools and even a seminary. You name it and Xenia had at least if not more than one. Xenia still has most types of business. Mass production manufacturers have been replaced by more high tech and just-on-time types. Xenia has added retailers like Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Lowes, and trips to nearby Fairfield Mall. Xenia is blessed with Holiday Inn and several motels. Applebee’s is the newest restaurant in Xenia. It joins Bob Evans, Perkins, Frisch’s, and many excellent mom-and-pop eateries.
Location, Location, Location
Xenia is located between Dayton and Springfield. It takes 15-20 minutes to drive to either city. Columbus, Ohio’s capital and Cincinnati are both within one hour driving distance from Xenia.
You all come and visit anytime.