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Payton Fannin from Jamestown practices her brace with her market lamb, Curley, at the Greene County Fair on its opening day Monday August 2, 2021. The fair runs through August 7 at the fairgrounds in Xenia. JIM NOELKER/STAFF
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Hard seltzers have skyrocketed in popularity. TONELSONPRODUCTIONS/SHUTTERSTOCK
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New Seltzer Fest will fill Austin Landing with flavor on Saturday
Johnny Mathis brings his "65 Years of Romance" Tour to the Schuster Center on Aug. 26 courtesy of Dayton Live. CONTRIBUTED
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A replica of the Apollo 15 lunar rover will be at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Monday only. An exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of that mission will be in place through Saturday. THOMAS GNAU / STAFF
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Schuler’s Bakery is scaling back its operation and going to a 5-day a week schedule effective Aug. 1.
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Schuler’s Bakery moves forward with 5-day business week
Oakwood City Schools will require face coverings for some students and staff when classes start. FILE
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Brick Street Bar in Oxford. STAFF FILE PHOTO
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"The lone and level sands stretch far away" by artist Mychaelyn Michalec. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Four Dayton-area entertainment entities - led by the Victoria Theatre Association -have been awarded a combined $13 million in federal shuttered venues funds due to the coronavirus. FILE
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Dayton-area entertainment groups get millions in shuttered venue aid
Michelle Person of Beavercreek is an educator, published author, public speaker and business owner. Her company, Just Like Me Presents, has a mission to increase access to culturally reflective teaching materials available to parents, teachers, and community organizations. CONTRIBUTED
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Aerial view of I-75 at the U.S.35 interchange looking northeast on June 1, 2016. STAFF
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“It's Instrumental," the annual instrument drive, benefits Dayton Public School music students. CONTRIBUTED
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This enchanting Lantern Fest is only a short drive from Dayton. FILE
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Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back Carne Asada, a fan-favorite, limited-time-offer protein option. CONTRIBUTED
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JUST IN: Dayton has 2 new Chipotle restaurants
I Heart Ice Cream is a brand new, Thai-inspired mobile ice cream cart that’s ready to hit Dayton’s food and event scene. It’s owned and operated by two Daytonians that just celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary, Liz and Danny Cortes.
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Food truck roundup: Your guide to local August rallies
Dayton will be brimming with originality during Art in the City, a free arts and cultural festival held throughout downtown Saturday, Aug. 7 beginning at 11 a.m. FILE PHOTO 2019
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Art in the City: Your guide to the downtown festival, which includes Arcade tours
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Crave coconut: Cheesecake Factory offers new flavor on National Cheesecake Day
Shelby’s Sugar Shop is now open inside the mall located at 2727 Fairfield Commons in Beavercreek. The “candy wonderland” sells an assortment of whimsical confections including classic and craft candies.
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Sugar rush: New shop at Beavercreek mall offers ‘Candyland experience’
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More people are adding plant-based foods to their diets. FILE
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Fascinating food trends: Hard seltzer, 7 spices and plant-based eating
Hard seltzers have skyrocketed in popularity. TONELSONPRODUCTIONS/SHUTTERSTOCK
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New Seltzer Fest will fill Austin Landing with flavor on Saturday
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“Our community is well along on the journey from what we were to the potential of what we will ultimately become — a vibrant Greater Dayton affording a wonderful place to live, work and raise one’s family, filled with people who are part of a caring, compassionate and giving society.” TY GREENLEES/STAFF PHOTO.
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Five Guys fries are a repeat winner in Best of Dayton Best Fries. (Source: Facebook)
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The Downtown Tipp City Partnership hosted its third annual Putt-Putt Through the Downtown event on Friday, Aug. 7, 2020. Did we spot you there? TOM GILLIAM/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
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Downtown Tipp City to transform into a putt-putt course this weekend
Dayton will be brimming with originality during Art in the City, a free arts and cultural festival held throughout downtown Saturday, Aug. 7 beginning at 11 a.m. FILE PHOTO 2019
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Art in the City: Your guide to the downtown festival, which includes Arcade tours
Charlie Starr (center, front) and his bandmates in Blackberry Smoke, Paul Jackson (lead guitar), Richard Turner (bass), Brit Turner (drums), Brandon Still (keyboards), Preston Holcomb (percussion) and Benji Shanks (guitar), bring the Spirit of the South Tour to Rose Music Center in Huber Heights on Sunday, Aug. 1.
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Virgil Chenoweth (from left), Jackie Givens, Cindy Chenoweth, Steve Nordmeyer, Lisa Nordmeyer, Diane Chenoweth, Kim Lever and David Givens tackle a 32,000-piece puzzle at Puzzles Plus at The Greene in Beavercreek. CONTRIBUTED
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Get in the game: Local jigsaw puzzle store hosting free scavenger hunt
This summer, instead of its annual Celtic Fest, the United Irish of Dayton a series of smaller events under the banner Celtic Knot with local groups such as, Dulahan performing at Flanagan’s Pub in Dayton on Friday, July 30.
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Dayton Celtic Knot festivities are under way
Dayton Mall, located at 2700 Miamisburg Centerville Rd., is inviting families to a free outdoor concert event on Aug. 7. The event is beach-themed and will feature the popular Dayton area band, The Fries.
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Beach vibes: Dayton Mall plans free outdoor family-friendly concert
Gem City Comic Con was a weekend of dressing up as your favorite characters with friends, grabbing some comics or action figures for home, and spending the day with a community of comic creators and lovers. (Sierra Gelhot / STAFF)
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Celebrate comics at Gem City Comic Con this weekend
Public Health is monitoring Oddbody's in Riverside after complaints of no mask wearing or social distancing.
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Get ready to rumble: Live wrestling matches return to Dayton venue
Did we spot you?
Construction continues on The Dayton Arcade in downtown Dayton. Most notably, framing has begun around the second and third floors of the Rotunda for The Hub, Powered by PNC, a joint venture of the University of Dayton and The Entrepreneurs Center. The repainting of the Rotunda started in late June. Exterior masonry painting of the facades on the Ludlow & Fourth Street Buildings is also in progress. Drywall installation continues for The Arts Lofts at the Dayton Arcade at the Ludlow & Fourth Street Buildings. The Arcade redevelopment project is a collaboration between lead developer Cross Street Partners, Model Group and McCormack Baron Salazar. For more information including leasing, visit arcadedayton.com. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
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PHOTOS: Peek inside the Dayton Arcade under construction
A new artwork, created by artist Atalie Gagnet, has been completed on the Dayton Transportation Center garage. LISA POWELL / STAFF
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PHOTOS: Vibrant new mural design energizes Dayton’s transportation center garage
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PHOTOS: Behind the scenes with Prime Time filming ‘Say I Do’ Netflix  series
The Cincinnati Museum Center will reopen July 17. Dinosaur Hall is one of the exhibits popular among visitors. CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER
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