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Dayton Children's Connor Child Health Pavilion. THOMAS GNAU/STAFF

JUST IN: Dayton Children’s Hospital unveils ‘historic’ investment in behavioral care29m ago

Sara Atkins poses for a photo, in Wynnewood, Pa., Tuesday, May 10, 2022, while holding a pillow with an image of her father Andy Rotman-Zaid, who died of COVID-19 in December 2020. She channels her grief into fighting for global vaccination and better access to health care to honor her father. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

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US deaths from COVID hit 1 million, less than 2 1/2 years in

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A U.S. Postal Service worker empties a drop box in Kettering. Police say post offices outside drop boxes in Beavercreek and Kettering are the subjects of investigations after incidents this past weekend. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

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Police: More post office drop boxes victimized in Beavercreek, Kettering

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Spring Fest in the Burg is scheduled to take place from May 20 to May 22, 2022, at Riverfront Park, 3 N. Main St., Miamisburg.

‘Spring Fest in the Burg’ returns to Miamisburg this week

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2 injured in Dayton shooting Sunday

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Reds 6th team in baseball history to lose a game while not allowing a...

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Kettering’s pick as next schools superintendent plans to get early jump...

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Friday the 13th was celebrated at Main Street Commons in downtown Fairborn on May 13, 2022. The new event featured food trucks, a beer garden, live music from Dustin Smith and The Daydreamers and superstition artwork by local artists at The Secret Chamber House of Oddities and Artwork. Did we spot you there? TOM GILLIAM/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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PHOTOS: Did we spot you celebrating Friday the 13th in Downtown Fairborn?

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Area waterways still ‘impaired,’ some getting better

Child removals have jumped in Montgomery County: Why is it happening?

Building material delays, rising costs causing issues for local school building projects

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Hundreds rally for abortion rights in downtown Dayton

Cutest Pet Photo Contest voting enters final week

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Despite near record low-employment among teens, businesses face staffing challenges

Police name suspect in deadly attack at California church

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Jeffrey J. Mims Jr. is running for Dayton Mayor. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

VOICES: The Dayton Recovery Plan is an opportunity for transformative impact

Skittles, Starbursts and Life Savers candies recalled

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PHOTOS: At least 10 dead in mass shooting at Buffalo supermarket

West Carrollton man’s lengthy battle with COVID: ‘God had a greater purpose for Hunter.’

Becky G performs at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

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PHOTOS: 2022 Billboard Music Awards show

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COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: How should billions in federal relief money be spent?

Archdeacon: Longtime Bengals trainer comes ‘full circle’

EXPLAINER: White 'replacement theory' fuels racist attacks

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Latest Videos

Dayton abortion rights rally May 14

The Fashion Meets Food Truck Rally is from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 15 at the Dayton Masonic Temple, 525 W. Riverview St.

Fashion Meets Food Truck Rally returns to Dayton this weekend

Several train cars derailed and railroad tracks were damaged Thursday afternoon, May 12, 2022, in Mad River Twp. in Clark County. MARSHALL GORBY/STAFF

WATCH: Aerial view of Clark County train derailment

Elections 2022

Gov. DeWine, Mayor Whaley talk to media following lunch

Governor’s race puts focus on Dayton region

Tim Ryan and J.D. Vance won their political party primaries in Ohio election for U.S. Senate on May 3, 2022. Ryan is a Democrat and Vance is a Republican.

U.S. Senate primary shows Trump’s influence ‘alive and well in Ohio’

Vance and Ryan win primary for U.S. Senate seat that could change balance of power

$Voters wait in line to vote Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at the Dayton Korean Grace Church. MARSHALL GORBY \ STAFF$

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Only 1 in 5 voters cast ballots in Ohio, locally

The city of Beavercreek had planned to hire public service workers and launch infrastructure projects if residents had approved the 1% income tax. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Beavercreek plans to make cuts after income tax fails

U.S. Senate candidate U.S. Rep Tim Ryan, D-Howland Twp., speaks in Dayton during retail worker roundtable

U.S. Senate candidate Tim Ryan says he fights for working class, wants to make U.S...

Community Gems

NOMINATE NOW: Tell us about Community Gems making your area great

COMMUNITY GEMS: Dogs and cats get another chance with Ruff Rescue Transport

$Community Gem Cindy Davidson with her husband Scott run a nonprofit called Peace & Tranquility Pond. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF$

COMMUNITY GEMS: Huber Heights woman creates unity, memories with residents

$The Ohio state patrol is investigating where two juveniles and a dog were struck by a vehicle on Crabill Road in Green Township Clark County Tuesday night. MARSHALL GORBY \STAFF$

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Crash that injured 2 girls and killed their dog remains under investigation

Local School News

Melinda McCarty-Stewart has been selected as the new superintendent for the Kettering City School District.

Kettering’s pick as next schools superintendent plans to get early jump on job

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Rising costs for construction materials due to inflation is causing local school districts to consider adjustments on new building projects. Franklin City Schools is working on building a new high school and renovating the current high school into a junior high school. Material backlogs for items such as steel are forcing the district to delay projected completion dates. This is an artist's rendition of what the new high school could look like. Once plans are approved, construction is expected to begin in March with a new projected completion date of January 2024 due to various material delays. CONTRIBUTED/FRANKLIN CITY SCHOOLS

Building material delays, rising costs causing issues for local school building projects

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$Students at Miamisburg Middle School walk through the hallways on May 5. Miamisburg is one of the schools in the region who have added mental health staff and are working to support students and teachers after a difficult two years. School and hospital officials are concerned about teen's mental health across the Miami Valley. Marshall Gorby \ Staff$