3+ week, 5+ day ago (460+ words) " Election 2025: Today we have an Election Day takeover edition of the Morning Briefing. Below you will find all the important information you need before heading out to the polls to cast your vote. The newsletter should take about 2 minutes, 33 seconds to read. Elections 2025: Everything you need to know before heading to the polls Election Day is today, when voters will decide on the leadership and future direction of numerous local communities. Polling locations will open across the state stay open until 7:30 p.m. " Here's what to find election results tonight for more than 370 races and issues. " Here's what to follow our live coverage today. Our elections coverage is free: Here's where to find it. More on the election " View hundreds of candidates in our Voter Guide " Key city, village and township races to watch " Municipal and county tax issues on the ballot…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (192+ words) An assortment of events involving holiday lights, Broadway, Bugs Bunny, Taylor Swift, Prince and pickles can be found across the Dayton region this weekend. "Around Town: Deck the Diamond A new Dayton holiday tradition debuts this weekend as Deck the Diamond opens Friday at Day Air Ballpark. The enjoyment of seeing more than 1.1 million lights is a top draw along with fun activities from ornament-making and scavenger hunts to live music, train rides and a visit from Santa. " Top Family Things to Do " Top Date Night Picks " Top 3 for Free "ICYMI: 95th annual Waffle Shop brings holiday cheer to downtown Dayton next week It's that time again! Christ Episcopal Church is preparing to serve delicious waffles for a good cause. In addition to dine-in and carryout dining, the 95th Waffle Shop includes live music every day, a bake sale and a craft…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (342+ words) Claim to fame/honors: Team captain and four-year letter winner; set single-season record for assists (661); surpassed 1,000 assists for career; earned second-team All-Greater Western Ohio Conference, District 15 and All-District honors; received Northmont Rotary Student Athlete of the Month; carries 4.37 grade-point average; member of Northmont Honor Society Bet you didn't know: I'm left-handed Words I live by: "Good luck, but you don't need luck because you have skill" Toughest opponent: St. Ursula Biggest influence: My dad Game-day rituals: Take a deep breath before the start of every set What's on my bedroom walls: All of my certificates for my academic and athletic achievements When I'm bored I like to: watch Gilmore Girls Favorite movie: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days Favorite TV show: Gilmore Girls Favorite musical artist: Noah Kahan I can't live without: Chocolate milk The most important trait in…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago (364+ words) It's that time of year to soak up the holiday magic in the Dayton region. Consider this your curated family weekend guide: We have a handpicked lineup of the best festive events, family-friendly experiences, and can't-miss spots to eat, all wrapped up in one easy plan. Downtown Dayton officially flips the switch on the holiday season this Friday! The annual Grande Illumination brings thousands together for the lighting of the Christmas tree on Courthouse Square at 6:30 p.m. Immediately following the tree lighting, the parade will start at the corner of W. Fourth and Ludlow St. and round the corner onto Main Street on its route through downtown. Come early for a full lineup of festive fun: live holiday music on the Main Stage, a gingerbread contest display, the Candy Cane Clubhouse for kids, and the Junior League's Holiday Adventure where young explorers…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (277+ words) Looking for a little inspiration for your next family weekend? From festive lights and fun adventures to cozy local meals, we've mapped out a weekend full of easy family fun right here in the Gem City region. Friday evening: The Greene Town Center Tree Lighting Tip: Arrive early and grab dinner and a prime spot to catch the parade and all the performances. Saturday afternoon: The Great Turkey Trek, Centerville Saturday evening: Dinner at Old Scratch Pizza, Centerville After your Turkey Trek adventure, enjoy a casual, family-friendly dinner at Old Scratch Pizza in Centerville. Enjoy their creative pizzas, fresh ingredients, and a welcoming vibe, it's a great spot to refuel after a busy day of activities. Kids and adults alike will love the variety of toppings and cozy atmosphere. Tip: Pair your pizza with one of their fresh salads, you…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (404+ words) Tim Denning, the owner of Sourmugs Tavern in West Milton, has opened a second location in Piqua. Sourmugs Wings & BBQ is one of six vendors inside The Social at Piqua Center. "We were doing well over in West Milton," Denning said. "I was looking to expand, but without investing hundreds of thousands of dollars into another brick-and-mortar location." RCS Construction and Brait Capital purchased the former Miami Valley Centre Mall, located at 987 E. Ash St., in 2023. They have since turned the food court into a dining and entertainment destination. Sourmugs Wings & BBQ offers a limited menu compared to its tavern at 101 N. Miami St. Customers in Piqua can expect the restaurant's wings, chunks, fried portobello mushrooms and hot pepper cheeseballs, in addition to smoked brisket, pulled pork, sausage and turkey. "The smoked items are available only at this location," Denning said. "The…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (313+ words) Chances are good there's a nonfiction book out there to suit just about anybody on your holiday gift list. Imagine, if you will, a world without mobile phones, the internet or The New York Times (digital OR print). Would your favorite puzzler survive? The good folks at the Times have something perfect to put in the bunker: "Puzzle Mania!" It's a stylish hardcover book full of Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, Minis and more. By a lead Times puzzle editor, Joel Fagliano. Authors Equity. $38. Cheeseburger, cheeseburger! The handy little book "Bird Talk" seeks to make identifying bird calls fun and accessible without heavy phonetic descriptors or birder lingo. Becca Rowland, who wrote and illustrated, offers funny, bite-size ways to identify calls using what's already in our brains. Hence, the black-capped chickadee goes "cheeseburger, cheeseburger!" Storey Publishing. $16.99. David Burtka is sober. His…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago (993+ words) Free events, from holiday bazaars to musical performances, can be found across the Dayton region in December. Here is a guide to events to keep in mind as you plan your calendar: Angel Night Drive Thru: An Evening of Song & Celebration When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 Location: Calvary Cemetery, 1625 Calvary Dr., Dayton Description: See the cemetery illuminated, including many of the Angels in the modern, non-Victorian era sections. Attendees are encouraged to bring a canned food item in support of the food pantry at St. Vincent de Paul. WYSO One Small Step Public Listening Event When: 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4 Location: The Suzy Bassani Theater of the Dayton Metro Library Main Branch, 215 E. Third St., Dayton Description: One Small Step by StoryCorps brings together people from different backgrounds for recorded 50-minute conversations focused on connection " not debate. Visit with Santa at Springboro Performing Arts Center…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (720+ words) When your father dies at 73, and your mother dies at 66, you don't expect to live long enough to have an entire community celebrate your every birthday. But that's what happens around Westover Retirement Community in Hamilton because its most famous resident is about to turn 106 years old. Vera Keck doesn't understand why she outlived her parents, and why her husband died 40 years ago, nearly as long as they were married. As Keck sat in her apartment, with her daughter-in-law, Barbara Keck, nearby, she wondered about living so long without her parents and husband. Sure, she eats a green banana and a sugary cinnamon doughnut daily as a way to stay healthy. "Actually," she said, "any doughnut." It's more than her diet. "I think the Lord forgot me," she said with a smile. "And here I am." And what a story…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago (687+ words) This weekend, there will be many events taking place across the Dayton area including festivals, conventions and bazaars. Here's a look at what's happening: When: 8 a.m.-11 Nov. 7-8, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 9 Location: 22 E. Fifth St., Dayton Description: RPG Academy's annual ArcadeCon is a multi-day event dedicated to Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop role playing games. This year, the event will focus on horror-themed games. Dayton Woman's Club Holiday Bazaar When: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 7 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 8 Location: 225 N. Ludlow St., Dayton Description: Featuring homemade meals, crafts and other items, The Dayton Woman's Club has hosted its holiday bazaar each year for more than a decade. This event is open to the public. 55th annual Dayton Book Fair When: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 7 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 8-9 Location: 645 Infirmary Road, Dayton Description: Approximately 300,000 items are set to be offered at this weekend's Dayton Book Fair, including records, puzzles, games and books. Most items will be…...