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Here’s a sneak peek inside the new Arbogast Performing Arts Center, located at 500 S. Dorset Rd. in Troy. The performance venue, made possible with a $2 million donation from Dave and Linda Arbogast seats 1,200 people for education, arts, community and business events. A grand opening celebration will be held on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
Arbogast Performing Arts Center opens in Troy
Dayton artist Tiffany Clark, founder of the Mural Machine, was commissioned to create a mural for AES Ohio's new Smart Operations Center.
First look: Dayton innovation mural unveiled inside AES Ohio’s new Smart Operations...
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DAYTON EATS: Farming father-in-law teaches lesson in enjoying and appreciating food
Pamela Cone, a Wright State communication alumna, is director of Aviatra-Dayton, a nonprofit organization that supports women in business. Contributed by Erin Pence
Nonprofit organization helps women start companies
Eric Combs, manager of the WACO Air Museum near Troy, talks with John Schilling, who is doing maintenance on a WACO aircraft after this September's WACO Fly-In event. Contributed
WACO Air Museum has new operations manager
EmBARK dog boutique is scheduled to open later this year in the St. Clair Lofts “about mid-block” between Fourth St. and Third St. in the Fire Blocks District. The boutique will take over the former space of Anthony James Painting and Contracting.
3 new, local retailers to open soon in downtown Dayton
Strawberry arrived to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Oct. 12 at just a little over 5 feet tall and weighing about 390 pounds. The calf is estimated to be between 4 and 6 months old.
Columbus Zoo welcomes Strawberry, an orphaned moose calf
Tracy Evans (L rear) was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018 when she was just 35 years old. The Evans family, (rear center) son Dominic, husband Curtis (rear R), and younger sons, Preston and Beckham are shown at the Making Strides for Breast Cancer Walk in 2019.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Xenia mom grateful for medical professionals, family
In the early morning hours of Oct. 5, a female southern white rhinoceros calf was born at The Wilds non-profit safari park and conservation center in Cumberland, Ohio, east of Columbus.
Baby animal alert: Photos released of The Wilds’ brand new rhino
“Ghost Light,” choreographed by Penny Saunders, is one of four works that will be featured in Dayton Ballet’s upcoming concert entitled “Light and Dark.” CONTRIBUTED
Dayton Opera, Dayton Ballet kick off new seasons
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Nostalgia calls: Fisher-Price makes a chatter phone that works
Dayton Hikers founder Andy Niekamp hiking the Appalachian Trail.
Founder of Dayton Hikers completed fifth Appalachian Trail hike
Fonda Peters and Dana Sintell, founding members of Dayton's RubiGirls and the hosts of Nearu TV's "The FonDana Show," will be hosting a self-defense class in Kettering on Saturday, Oct. 23.
Take a self-defense class alongside Dayton drag queens this weekend
Left to right: Peggy Allen (Jo), Cassandra Engber (Mary) and Heidi A. Porter (Liz) in "Women in Jeopardy!" at Dayton Theatre Guild. CONTRIBUTED/RICK FLYNN
Boyfriend or serial killer? ‘Women in Jeopardy!’ charms at the Guild
Thanks to the Blue Star Mothers, we can all help send goodies to the troops for the holidays. CONTRIBUTED
You can brighten the holidays for the troops
Barbara Pelfrey, (Second from right) chairman of the board of directors and long time volunteer for the Dyslexia Center of Dayton, shown with granddaughters, (L-R) Maggie Cassano, Carlee Cassano and Lucy Cassano. Pelfrey's grandchildren, especially Lucy, inspired her to become involved with the Center. CONTRIBUTED
Family story inspires volunteerism for local dyslexia center
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Fairborn resident Gary Johnson has been the Fairborn Civic Band's director since its establishment in 1996 when the band got together for their first performance, the Fairborn Independence Day Parade.
Daytonian of the Week has kept Fairborn full of music for 25 years
Carrie Scarff is chief of planning and projects for Five Rivers MetroParks. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Meet the woman who oversees planning, design of Five Rivers MetroParks, ‘I live to be...
Libby Ballengee at an UpDayton Summit. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Daytonian of the Week: Meet Libby Ballengee, one of the city’s biggest boosters, ‘Dayton...
David Nolin. CONTRIBUTED
Meet the man who has helped preserve the region’s wild beauty for decades
Ed Dixon, founder of the Edward A. Dixon Gallery in downtown Dayton, is Daytonian of the Week. Among his goals is to offer a diverse selection and help people feel comfortable in a space with art. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Creativity ‘is one of the greatest ways to connect with each other,’ Dayton gallery owner
Bill Miller Jr., owner of Grind House Coffee & Tea Co., is our Daytonian of the Week.
Our Daytonian of the Week seeks to build a coffee empire in the Miami Valley
Curt Dalton is the visual resources manager for Dayton History and the author of dozens of books about the Gem City. LISA POWELL / STAFF
Daytonian of the Week: Meet Curt Dalton, the expert on Dayton history
Steve Smith, the co-owner of The Caroline restaurant, located in downtown Troy.
Our Daytonian of the Week is at the helm of beloved Troy restaurant
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