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Tamiko Stump, interim director of the Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) stands with Debi Chess, director of External Relations & Development for the Dayton Metro Library, in the downtown library art gallery.
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    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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    The biennial Adventure Summit is sponsored by Five Rivers MetroParks at the Wright State University student union. With presentations, demonstrations and competitions, the Adventure Summit will supply information and inspiration to outdoor adventure seekers of all ages and ability levels. TOM GILLIAM / STAFF
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    Miami University sophomore Max Baumstark shops for a shirt for his mom at DuBois Book Store Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026 in Oxford. His parents are visiting and will be attending the Miami University basketball game Friday. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    The process of collecting pure maple sugar water takes place in a quiet, snowy forest. Snow blankets the ground while metal buckets hang from trees, capturing the sweet sap. iSTOCK/COX
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    Wright State graduate and Fairfield native Zach Cossman appears in the national tour of "Shucked" at Cincinnati's Aronoff Center. CONTRIBUTED
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    Fairfield and Wright State grad returns to region with ‘Shucked’ tour in Cincinnati
    The Rwandan community in Dayton celebrates at the House of the People.
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    Jamaal Durr was among the panelists of the EPIC Inspires arts symposium Feb. 28, 2025 at the Dayton Arcade. Photo credit: @ScottyDfoto
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    The new MyCare Ohio is a Medicare-Medicaid managed care program for Ohioans who are eligible for both. The plan is new as of Jan. 1, 2026, and integrates benefits from both programs into a single health plan (called Next Generation MyCare plan) to provide enhanced, streamlined healthcare benefits and care. SHUTTERSTOCK/CONTRIBUTED
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    Whisperz Speakeasy, a Prohibition-era style cocktail lounge, is located at 926 Watertower Lane in West Carrollton. FILE
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    Shown here is one of the pieces by Rachel Vawter that will be featured in the "Nature of the Beast" exhibition at The Strauss Gallery in Hamilton. The exhibit is open through Feb. 28 with a "Main Event" 6-9 p.m. Feb. 20. CONTRIBUTED
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    Painting emotional abuse: Opening this week, art exhibit in Hamilton focuses on healing
    Grist, a dine-in and grab-and-go spot in Dayton, features salads, sandwiches and desserts for lunch and elevated dinner options that revolve around fresh pastas, bread and sauces. CONTRIBUTED
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    Honeycomb enjoys the attention of visitors at the Montgomery County Animal Resource Center. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF
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