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Dayton artist Morris Howard and Brittini Long of Montgomery County Juvenile Court are leading an effort to create a funk wall on Stone Street.Amelia Robinson

LEGO artist Jonathan Lopes poses with the Woolworth Building he built with 120,000 bricks. Lopes will be at this weekends LEGO BrickUniverse Convention in Dayton. CONTRIBUTED

The Chicago skyline will be at this weekends LEGO BrickUniverse Convention in Dayton. CONTRIBUTED

A view of Atlantis will be at this weekends LEGO BrickUniverse Convention in Dayton. CONTRIBUTED

A view of London using 50,000 bricks will be at this weekends LEGO BrickUniverse Convention in Dayton. CONTRIBUTED

Batman's Gothic Theater will be at this weekends LEGO BrickUniverse Convention in Dayton. CONTRIBUTED

Mr. Tiger, based on a children's book character, will be at this weekends LEGO BrickUniverse Convention in Dayton. CONTRIBUTED

Mardi Gras will be at this weekends LEGO BrickUniverse Convention in Dayton. CONTRIBUTED

The Eiffel Tower will be at this weekends LEGO BrickUniverse Convention in Dayton. CONTRIBUTED

Dozens of amazing brick sculptures will be on view at this weekends LEGO BrickUniverse Convention in Dayton. CONTRIBUTED

A view of a Lady Gaga concert will be at this weekends LEGO BrickUniverse Convention in Dayton. CONTRIBUTED

Roger Federer plays against Peter Gojowczyk during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Serena Williams plays against Petra Kvitova during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Roger Federer plays against Peter Gojowczyk during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Serena Williams plays against Petra Kvitova during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Roger Federer plays against Peter Gojowczyk during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Peter Gojowczyk plays against Roger Federer during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Roger Federer plays against Peter Gojowczyk during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Serena Williams plays against Petra Kvitova during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Roger Federer plays against Peter Gojowczyk during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Petra Kvitova plays against Serena Williams during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Roger Federer plays against Peter Gojowczyk during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Serena Williams plays against Petra Kvitova during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Roger Federer plays against Peter Gojowczyk during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Petra Kvitova plays against Serena Williams during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Serena Williams plays against Petra Kvitova during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Petra Kvitova plays against Serena Williams during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Serena Williams plays against Petra Kvitova during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Petra Kvitova plays against Serena Williams during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Serena Williams plays against Petra Kvitova during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

August 22, 1898: First edition of Dayton Daily News after its name change from the Dayton Evening Herald. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1898_08_22...

December 18, 1903: The first edition of the Dayton Daily News after the Wright brothers made their first successful powered flight. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1903_12_18...

December 19, 1903: The edition of the Dayton Daily News two days after the Wright brothers made their first successful powered flight. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1903_12_19...

March 3, 1904: The Dayton Daily News front page noting the dedication of the Dayton Arcade. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1904_03_03.jpg

June 16, 1909: The Dayton Daily News front page notes an upcoming celebration for the Wright brothers after their return from a successful tour of Europe. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1909_06_15...

June 17, 1909: The Dayton Daily News front page notes the start of a massive two-day celebration to welcome home the Wright brothers from a trip to Europe. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1909_06_17...

June 19, 1909: A massive two-day celebration for the Wright brothers after their return from a successful European tour is featured on the Dayton Daily News front page. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews...

June 21, 1909: The front page of the Dayton Daily News celebrates the new DDN building at Fourth and Ludlow downtown. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1909_06_21...

April 15, 1912: The front page of the Dayton Daily News the day the Titanic sank. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1912_04_15.jpg

April 16, 1912: The front page of the Dayton Daily News the day after the Titanic sank. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1912_04_16.jpg

March 27, 1913: The front page of the Dayton Daily News the day after the waters crested at up to 20 feet in the Great Dayton Flood of 1913. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1913_03_27...

March 28, 1913: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering the aftermath in the Great Dayton Flood of 1913. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1913_03_28...

April 1, 1913: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering the aftermath in the Great Dayton Flood of 1913. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1913_04_01...

April 4, 1913: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering the aftermath in the Great Dayton Flood of 1913. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1913_04_04...

April 5, 1913: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering the aftermath in the Great Dayton Flood of 1913. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1913_04_05...

April 5, 1913: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering the aftermath of the attack on the RMS Lusitania. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1915_05_08...

August 8, 1920: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering the presidential run of DDN owner James M. Cox. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1920_08_08...

August 18, 1920: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering the passage of women's suffrage. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1920_08_18...

May 8, 1922: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering the death of NCR owner John H. Patterson. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1922_05_08...

October 29, 1929: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering the crash of the stock market. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1922_05_08.jpg

January 5, 1930: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering the dedication of the Dayton Art Institute. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1930_01_05...

August 20, 1933: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering the first Soap Box Derby. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1933_08_20.jpg

December 8, 1941: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering the attacks on Pearl Harbor. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1941_12_08.jpg

May 7, 1945: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering the surrender of Germany in World War II. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1945_05_07...

May 8, 1945: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering VE Day. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1945_05_08.jpg

August 12, 1945: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering the U.S. dropping an atomic bomb on Japan. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1945_08_12...

August 15, 1945: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering the celebration in Dayton at the end of World War II. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1945_08_15...

September 1, 1945: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering the Japanese surrender in World War II. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1945_09_01...

September 2, 1945: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering the Japanese surrender in World War II. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1945_09_02...

November 26, 1958: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering the death of Charles Kettering. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1958_11_26...

November 22, 1963: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering the assassination of John F. Kennedy. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1963_11_22...

September 1, 1966: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering the riots in West Dayton of 1966. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1966_09_01...

September 2, 1966: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering the riots in West Dayton of 1966. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1966_09_02...

September 3, 1966: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering the riots in West Dayton of 1966. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1966_09_03...

March 26, 1967: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering the University of Dayton basketball team's loss in the NCAA tournament final. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1967_03_26...

April 5, 1968: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1968_04_05...

July 21, 1969: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering the first moon landing. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1969_07_21.jpg

April 4 1974: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering the major Xenia tornado of 1974. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1974_04_04.jpg

May 9, 1974: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering the resignation of President Richard Nixon. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1974_08_09...

September 20, 1975: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering Neal Bradley Long, a racist who terrorized west Dayton for years, shooting dozens of black men and eventually gunning down the architect of Dayton’s...

October 27, 1977: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering plans for the Dayton Arcade. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1977_10_27.jpg

October 27, 1977: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering the discovery of 14-year-old Beth Ann Mote of Oakwood. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1977_10_27...

January 26, 1978: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering the Blizzard of 1978. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1978_01_26.jpg

January 28, 1978: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering the Blizzard of 1978. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1978_01_28.jpg

January 21, 1981: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering the return of Steve Lauterbach of Dayton and other Iran hostages. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1981_01_21...

March 27, 1983: The front page of the Dayton Daily News covering the Wright State basketball team's Division II national championship. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1983_03_27...

April 10, 1983: The front page of the Dayton Daily News noting a special report on "The Nuclear Dilemma." VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1983_04_10...

Jan. 28, 1986: The front page of the Dayton Daily News coverage the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1986_01_28...

Jan. 17, 1991: The front page of the Dayton Daily News coverage the beginning of Operation Desert Storm. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1991_01_17...

November 11 ,1995: The front page of the Dayton Daily News coverage the Bosnian Peace Accords at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1995_11_01...

November 22 ,1995: The front page of the Dayton Daily News coverage the Bosnian Peace Accords at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1995_11_22...

April 15, 1998: The front page of the Dayton Daily News coverage of the DDN winning a Pulitzer Prize. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1998_04_15...

December 31, 1999: The front page of the Dayton Daily News coverage of the concern about Y2K. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/1999_12_31.jpg

September 12, 2001: The front page of the Dayton Daily News coverage of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/2001_09_12...

September 13, 2001: The front page of the Dayton Daily News coverage of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/2001_09_13...

September 16, 2001: The front page of the Dayton Daily News coverage of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/2001_09_16...

December 24, 2004: The front page of the Dayton Daily News coverage of a large snowstorm in December 2004. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/2004_12_24...

December 24, 2008: The front page of the Dayton Daily News coverage of GM announcing the closure of its plant in Moraine. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/2008_12_24...

June 3, 2009: The front page of the Dayton Daily News coverage of of NCR announcing it would move out of Dayton. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/2009_06_03...

May 2, 2011: The front page of the Dayton Daily News coverage of the killing of Osama bin Laden. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/2011_05_02.jpg

August 26, 2012: The front page of the Dayton Daily News coverage of the death of Neil Armstrong. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews.com/rw/Pub/p9/DaytonDailyNews/2018/08/14/Images/2012_08_26.jpg

March 21, 2014: The front page of the Dayton Daily News coverage of the University of Dayton men's basketball team's win against Ohio State in the NCAA tournament. VIEW THE FULL-SIZE PAGE: https://www.daytondailynews...

Oregon District resident Janet Phillips opened Feathers Vintage Clothing more than 40 years ago.Amelia Robinson

The Butler Aviators participate in a preseason high school football practice. Butler opens the season at Harrison on Friday, Aug. 24. MARC PENDLETON / STAFF

New coach John Puckett. The Butler Aviators participate in a preseason high school football practice. Butler opens the season at Harrison on Friday, Aug. 24. MARC PENDLETON / STAFF

The Butler Aviators participate in a preseason high school football practice. Butler opens the season at Harrison on Friday, Aug. 24. MARC PENDLETON / STAFF

New head coach John Puckett. The Butler Aviators participate in a preseason high school football practice. Butler opens the season at Harrison on Friday, Aug. 24. MARC PENDLETON / STAFF

The Butler Aviators participate in a preseason high school football practice. Butler opens the season at Harrison on Friday, Aug. 24. MARC PENDLETON / STAFF

Luke Snider, 8, makes his way through the mud pit during the first day of the MetroParks of Butler County 12th Annual Mud Mania event Friday, Aug. 10 at Rentschler Forest MetroPark on Reigart Road in Fairfield Township...Nick Graham

Nate Zettler and Tatum Zettler, 4, put suds on each other during the first day of the MetroParks of Butler County 12th Annual Mud Mania event Friday, Aug. 10 at Rentschler Forest MetroPark on Reigart Road in Fairfield...Nick Graham

Trever Snider crawls through the mud obstacle course during the first day of the MetroParks of Butler County 12th Annual Mud Mania event Friday, Aug. 10 at Rentschler Forest MetroPark on Reigart Road in Fairfield...Nick Graham

MetroParks of Butler County held the first day of their 12th Annual Mud Mania event Friday, Aug. 10 at Rentschler Forest MetroPark on Reigart Road in Fairfield Township. The event features mud volleyball tournaments...Nick Graham

Brooke Arbino, 6, cleans off by slideing down the waterslide during the first day of the MetroParks of Butler County 12th Annual Mud Mania event Friday, Aug. 10 at Rentschler Forest MetroPark on Reigart Road in...Nick Graham

Luke Snider, 8, makes his way through the mud pit during the first day of the MetroParks of Butler County 12th Annual Mud Mania event Friday, Aug. 10 at Rentschler Forest MetroPark on Reigart Road in Fairfield Township...Nick Graham

Trever Snider slides down a mud hill during the first day of the MetroParks of Butler County 12th Annual Mud Mania event Friday, Aug. 10 at Rentschler Forest MetroPark on Reigart Road in Fairfield Township. The...Nick Graham

MetroParks of Butler County held the first day of their 12th Annual Mud Mania event Friday, Aug. 10 at Rentschler Forest MetroPark on Reigart Road in Fairfield Township. The event features mud volleyball tournaments...Nick Graham

FLUSHING, NY - SEPTEMBER 7: Singer Aretha Franklin performs before the women's final of the U.S. Open September 7, 2002 at the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Flushing, New York. ...Al Bello/Getty Images

NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 22: Singer Aretha Franklin performs onstage during Clive Davis' pre-Grammy Gala at the Regency Hotel's Grand Ballroom February 22, 2003 in New York City. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)Frank Micelotta/Getty Images

WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 4: Singer Aretha Franklin arrives at the 27th Annual Kennedy Center Honors at U.S. Department of State, December 4, 2004 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images)Evan Agostini/Getty Images

UNITED STATES - NOVEMBER 09: Aretha L. Franklin and President George W. Bush at the Freedom Awards Ceremony at the White House in Washington D.C. on November 9, 2005. (Photo by Douglas A. Sonders/Getty Images)Douglas A. Sonders/Getty Images

DETROIT - FEBRUARY 5: Singer Aretha Franlkin and Aaron Neville perform the National Anthem prior to the start of Super Bowl XL between the Seattle Seahawks and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Ford Field on February...Harry How/Getty Images

WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 2: Singer Aretha Franklin arrives at the 30th Annual Kennedy Center Honors December 2, 2007 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Nancy Ostertag/Getty Images)Nancy Ostertag/Getty Images

NEW YORK - AUGUST 27: Singer Aretha Franklin and partner Willie Wilkerson look on during Day 3 of the 2008 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 27, 2008 in the Flushing neighborhood...Elsa/Getty Images

WASHINGTON - JANUARY 20: Aretha Franklin sings during the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC....Mark Wilson/Getty Images

NEW YORK - JUNE 14: Comedian Jamie Foxx (L) and actor Danny Glover(R) induct singer Aretha Franklin (C) into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame at the 2010 Apollo Theater Spring Benefit Concert & Awards Ceremony at...Jemal Countess/Getty Images

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 17: Aretha Franklin performs during Surprise Oprah! A Farewell Spectacular at the United Center on May 17, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images)Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 18: Aretha Franklin performs at Radio City Music Hall on February 18, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 22: Singer Aretha Franklin and music producer Clive Davis attends the 30th Annual Night Of Stars presented by The Fashion Group International>> at Cipriani Wall Street on October 22, 2013...Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 21: Legendary singer Aretha Franklin receives an honorary doctorate during the 2014 graduation ceremony for New York University at Yankee Stadium on May 21, 2014 in the Bronx borough of New York...Andrew Burton/Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 17: Willie Wilkerson (L) and Aretha Franklin attend the opening of the Mica and Ahmet Ertegun Atrium at Jazz at Lincoln Center on December 17, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty...Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Jazz at Lincoln Center

DETROIT.MI - NOVEMBER 24: Detroit native Aretha Franklin sings the National Anthem prior to the start of the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings game at Ford Field on November 24, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan....Gregory Shamus/Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 19: Aretha Franklin performs onstage during the "Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives" Premiere Concert during the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival at Radio City Music Hall on April 19, 2017...Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 07: Aretha Franklin performs onstage at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Commemorates Its 25th Year And Honors Founder Sir Elton John During New York Fall Gala at Cathedral of St. John the...Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

The 35th annual Dayton Liederkranz-Turner Germanfest Picnic was held at Riverscape MetroPark over the weekend. Visitors enjoyed a variety of activities including German food, music and a polka mass. E.L. HUBBARD...

The Dayton Dragons’ 11th Annual Great American Beer Tasting, presented by Heidelberg Distributing, took place at Fifth Third Field on Saturday, Aug. 11. There were 100 beers available for sampling, the biggest number...E.L. HUBBARD

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