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    This luxury style story and a half home is in the Trails of Saddle Creek subdivision and sits on a 3/4 acre lot. It has 4,205 square feet of living space. CONTRIBUTED
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    Local real estate: $1.180M Centerville luxury home has inground heated pool
    This Butler Township two story home has a finished basement, five bedrooms and 5,295 square feet of living space. It sits on a wooded cul-de-sac lot. CONTRIBUTED
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    Local real estate: Butler Twp. home for sale is on wooded cul-de-sac lot
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    Dayton Contemporary Dance Company proudly ‘Black By Popular Demand’
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    Pączki: What it is and where to get it in Dayton on Fat Tuesday
    The fourth annual After Dark: Swing the Night Away returned to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. The museum’s quarterly after-hours 21 and up ticketed event featured food, games, trivia, cash bar, swing dancing and rare artifacts. “Victory Canteen”: A Tribute to the Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band was performed by the Tom Daugherty Orchestra during swing dancing. Attendees had up close and personal look-in encounters with the Messerschmitt Me 262A Schwalbe, Messerschmitt Bf 109G-10, Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero and the Boeing B-17F Memphis Belle in the World War ll gallery. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
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    The Queen City Cup is a USA Fencing sanctioned youth fencing tournament that will take place at Liberty Center this weekend. CONTRIBUTED
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    Fencing competition this weekend at Liberty Center open to public spectators
    (From left) Swooty Mac, DJ Cuest and FloGoDSKiP, who collaborated on DJ Cuest's debut release, "Block," out Feb. 19. CONTRIBUTED
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    DJ Cuest, the resident DJ at Ned Peppers, drops new single called ‘Block’
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    A pancake may not seem very impressive, but in the hands of Janaki Venkayya, it has become a community powerhouse. The Beavercreek woman started the "Day of Caring Pancake Brunch."
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    After 36 years, the Day of Caring Pancake Brunch is ending due to lack of volunteers
    Brad Denson’s annual Mardi Gras Threauxdown happened at The Oregon Express on Saturday, Mar. 1, 2025, in advance of Fat Tuesday. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
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    It’s Fat Tuesday: Mardi Gras events in the region
    Blizzard at the Beard will be at 7 p.m. nightly, Feb. 20 and 21 at The Bearded Saddle Saloon in Oxford. CONTRIBUTED
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    What to know about the 2-day winter music event at The Bearded Saddle Saloon
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    Read between the wines at Swoon, Dayton’s first romantic book store and wine bar
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    The latest on the ‘Phantom Theater’ ride at Kings Island: Work happening now
    A vintage card catalog finds new life as a community seed library at the Springboro Public Library, 125 Park Lane, Springboro.  Instead of index cards, each drawer now holds packets of seeds ready to be planted, shared, and grown by local families. KENDRA BEAN/CONTRIBUTED
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    Springboro library launches seed library to help community grow gardens
    The cast of INNOVAtheatre's production of "For Colored Girls," which will be performed Feb. 20-22 at the Edward A. Dixon Gallery in downtown Dayton. CONTRIBUTED
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    ‘For Colored Girls’ to illuminate Black womanhood at Edward A. Dixon Gallery in Dayton
    Madyson Schuh, left, receives ashes from Father Steve Pawelk with Glenmary Home Missioners during Bishop Fenwick High School's Ash Wednesday mass in the gymnasium Wednesday. Feb. 14, 2024. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    What is Ash Wednesday? The meaning behind the tradition and the start of Lent
    Zora, a pit bull, gives her mom Donelle a kiss. CONTRIBUTED
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    Pit bull finds home with empty nesters
    "Bride of Chucky" kicks off the 2026 Cult Movie Night Series at The NEON in downtown Dayton Feb. 19. CONTRIBUTED
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    ‘Bride of Chucky’ opens The NEON’s Cult Movie Night Series
    A view from the balcony of The Silos among the many alive plants. CONTRIBUTED
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    Anne’s Spot: The Silos is a cozy winter escape in Dayton
    A group of individuals work out together on indoor rowing machines in a modern gym. ISTOCK
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    How to use the row as an exercise for strengthening your back
    Patty Allen is a food justice advocate and author of a forthcoming book about the Episcopalian nun, Sister Ruth. KUNHARDT/CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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    Dayton native Patty Allen is working to strengthen the Miami Valley’s local food system
    "The Last Hitman" by Robin Yocum. CONTRIBUTED
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    Book Nook: Some hilarious hitman hijinx in the Ohio River valley
    Serin Oh is a songwriter and musician who moved from Korea to Ohio in 2003. Since then, she has been searching for identity and purpose and writing songs to help bring people together. CONTRIBUTED
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    After years abroad, woman comes home to Dayton — and to her purpose in music
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    No save-the-date needed: Hamilton Bridal District is officially launched
    Arcade Commons, an event designed to showcase the many facets of the Dayton Arcade, happened on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. The North Arcade featured pop-up vendors, creative activations, wellness experiences and future Arcade retailers. A yoga class was held in the Rotunda. Brunch and lunch options were plentiful at Table 33, Lucho, 6888 Kitchen and the Garden Grille & Bar. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
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    Dayton Arcade retail marketplace to open in March, marking end of historic restoration
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    Warren County pilot helps hospice patient fulfill lifelong dream to fly
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    To see new works every month by the Dayton Society of Artists, go to the library
    Left to right: Rodney Veal, Brandon Ragland, Kevin Harris and Jamal Durr participate in the session "On the Frontlines: Artists Discuss the Current State of Artmaking in 2025" at the EPIC Inspires arts symposium. Photo credit: @ScottyDfoto
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    What to expect at this year’s Dayton Art & Design Symposium at WSU
    Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold holds the Lombardi Trophy as head coach Mike MacDonald celebrates at left during the team's NFL football Super Bowl 60 celebration at Lumen Field, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
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    Staff at Flowers by Roger in Middletown are busy preparing hundreds of arrangements to be delivered for Valentine's Day. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Valentine’s Day: Order wine without looking foolish, places to eat, last-minute flowers...
    Wine expert Jay Selman recommends not being seduced by the region from where a wine comes: People will order Napa Cab because it has a celebrity status. But, you can order great cabs that are not from Napa and that are a much better value," he said. ISTOCK
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    Ahead of your Valentine’s Day date night, learn from a local expert how to order wine
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