Derek Johnson

Sports Reporter · Beavercreek, OH

Derek is a former college athlete who graduated from the University of Dayton and has been covering local sports for over eight years, including time at the Dayton Daily News. His deep knowledge of high school athletics has made him a go-to source for sports enthusiasts in the area.

2 stories from Derek Johnson in Dayton

Sports•18h

Deer mating season a danger to drivers, but you can reduce it

An earlier version of this story was published Oct. 6 DAYTON, OHIO (WDTN) - The weather is changing, and one animal is beginning its mating season, putting motorists at risk on the roadways. Deer mating season is around the corner. As days get shorter, the lack of light causes a psychological and...

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Miami Twp. man indicted for murder of 10-year-old daughter

A Miami Township man has been indicted for the murder of his 10-year-old daughter. Scott Cleaver, 48, was arrested on Thursday by the Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team. he was indicted later that day by the Montgomery County Grand Jury. His arrest follows a yearlong investigation by...

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