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On Thurs., July 21, Completely Unchained, a Van Halen tribute band, will take the RiversEdge stage at 8:30 p.m. CONTRIBUTED

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July concerts at RiversEdge include returning favorite artists and tribute bands

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That Arena Rock Show will rock the Summer Arts Festival on Thursday, July 7, with classic heavy metal and hair band rock favorites. CONTRIBUTED

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Metal, Motown and hometown talent coming to Arts Festival

Go 4th!, Kettering’s Independence Day Celebration was held on Monday, July 4 at Delco Park. Hosted by the City of Kettering’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department, the event featured live music by The Sly Band, food trucks, kids fun zone and fireworks! Did we spot you there? TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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PHOTOS: Did we spot you at Kettering's Go 4th! at Delco Park?

The 50th Centerville-Washington Twp. Americana Festival Parade was held on Monday, July 4, 2022 in downtown Centerville. Did we spot you there? TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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LOOK: Photos from the 50th Centerville-Washington Twp. Americana Festival Parade

Shawnee High School graduate Michael Shaw has released his first album of outlaw country songs, inspired by his life experiences living in Montana.

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Shawnee grad Michael Shaw releases first album

$Klaycee McGuire, 5, of Eaton, shows her hog in the middle weight Barrow class Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at the Montgomery County Fair. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF$

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COUNTY FAIR GUIDE: Where to find food, amusement rides and farm animals near you

During "Yappy Hour" at Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, pet owners and their canine companions can take a walk around the350-plus acre grounds, visit with other pet lovers, and finish with a drink or a treat at the visitors center, where drinks will be available for purchase. CONTRIBUTED

Pyramid Hill hosts ‘Yappy Hour’ for folks with pets to enjoy park

First Friday was held in Downtown Tipp City on July 1, 2022. The event featured Family Game Night and Tippecanoe Market Days, hosted by the Downtown Tipp City Partnership and Community Night featuring the Kim Kelly Orchestra, hosted by the Hotel Gallery. Did we spot you there? TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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PHOTOS: Did we spot you at First Friday in Downtown Tipp City?

Tens of thousands of Americana Festival attendees spent time along Ohio 48 in Centerville Monday, the 50th anniversary of the event. NICK BLIZZARD/STAFF

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Tens of thousands turn out for 50th Americana Festival in Centerville

Megan Cooper (Gayle), Alex Carmichal (Aakil), Trisha Chatterjee (Deepshikha), Neal Patel (Saresh) rehearse their roles in Holly Hepp-Galvan's "Lakshmi Counts Her Arms and Legs'' being presented at FutureFest July 16. CONTRIBUTED

FutureFest returns in-person to showcase emerging playwrights

$The city of New Carlisle had its fireworks Saturday night, June 25, 2022. MARSHALL GORBY \STAFF$

4th of July fireworks: Your guide to local Independence Day events

Students are encouraged to explore their artistic talents and skills at classes and workshops offered at the Middletown Arts Center. CONTRIBUTED

Middletown Arts Center has options for summer classes, workshops

The Independence Day parade in Fairborn will celebrate its 74th year Monday morning. FILE

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Mayor: Fairborn July 4 parade part of city’s fabric

Middletown's July 4 Parade will kick off at 10 a.m. Monday from Smith Park, travel down Verity Parkway and end on 14th Avenue. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Hamilton, Middletown set for weekend of live music, fireworks, skydiving and parades

Documents have been submitted for a City Barbeque at the former Rapid Fired Pizza location at 2001 E. Dorothy Lane, Kettering records show. FILE

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Fireworks throughout the 2022 Independence Day celebrations at Kings Island will include a drone lights show. This is the amusement park's 50th anniversary season. CONTRIBUTED/KI

Kings Island’s 4th of July fireworks shows to include lighted drones