The are not only has a bright future, but also boasts of a rich history dating back to the early nineteenth century. Bellbrook was described as a booming metropolis during the late 1800-s when the discovery of magnetic water in what is now Bellbrook Park, enticed people to journey long distances to drink and bathe in the magical, healing water. The area's trees provided early settlers sugar maple sap to refine and sell throughout the state. Each year there is a Sugar Maple Festival commemorating this once thriving industry. The area is served by Ameritech, Dayton Power and Light Company and many long distance cellular suppliers.
Cable television is also available in most of the areas.
Communications Three local newspapers, the Dayton Daily News, the Centerville-Bellbrook Times and Xenia Daily Gazette regularly serve the area. Three major television stations are located in Dayton which serve the area. A number of radio stations, public television stations and cable networks are also available. The University of Dayton, Antioch College, Wright State University, Wilberforce University, Central State University AFIT, Cedarville College and Sinclair Community College are all within thirty minutes travel time. There are also many technical and trade schools throughout the area.