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Cassidy Hutchinson, a top former aide to Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, is seen in a video of her interview with the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, during a hearing on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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WATCH: Jan. 6 hearing features key witness from Trump White House0m ago

The Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow has been the state’s largest online school, but local students attend dozens of other, smaller e-schools as well.

Defunct online charter school owes Ohio $117M, state auditor says

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The parking lot of Dayton Women's Med Center in Kettering was busier than usual Monday. Women’s Med can still screen patients at their Dayton office and then refer them to the Women’s Med facility in Indianapolis for surgery as long as they are under 13.6 weeks pregnant. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

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Tears, confusion at abortion provider after ‘Heartbeat Bill’ becomes law

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$The city of New Carlisle had its fireworks Saturday night, June 25, 2022. MARSHALL GORBY \STAFF$

Fourth of July 2022: What you need to know to celebrate locally

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Inflation and what it costs you: Local experts join Community Conversation

Sinclair ‘boot camps’ may launch manufacturing careers

Sinclair Community College is offering free “manufacturing boot camps” this summer to give students and others a leg up in starting or better understanding careers in manufacturing.

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Suspected pipe bomb discovered during search of Eaton house

Officers serving a drug-related search warrant discovered a possible pipe bomb at an Eaton house Tuesday morning.

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Latest Headlines

Gourmet popsicle food truck opens first Ohio franchise in Dayton

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Dave Chappelle adds comedy show at Wirrig Pavilion next week

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Whit’s Frozen Custard sets opening date for first Dayton area location

Huber Heights council delays city manager vote again

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Darrell Davis, Joey Gruden and Jeremiah Bonsu, of Red Scare, watch the action during a game aainst Category 5 in the second round of The Basketball Tournament on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at the Covelli Center in Columbus. David Jablonski/Staff

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Red Scare selling seat (or seats) on the bench for TBT games

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Husted encourages districts to update policies after ruling on religion for school...

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Springboro guard receives scholarship offer from Michigan

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Water line project to affect Wayne Avenue traffic, possibly into December

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WATCH: Dr. Vanderhoff gives press briefing about monkeypox

Second monkeypox case reported in Ohio

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WYSO to build studio in Dayton Arcade

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Archdeacon: On the 25th anniversary, a first-hand account of the Bite Fight

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First Friday celebrates beginning of summer and downtown Dayton businesses

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Cassidy Hutchinson, former aide to Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, arrives to testify as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol continues to reveal its findings of a year-long investigation, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, June 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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Former aide: Trump was told protesters had weapons on Jan. 6

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Ghislaine Maxwell awaits sentence in Epstein sex abuse case

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Wild day for Springboro schools; superintendent Hook to leave, Hester to stay after all

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Dayton Air Show releases display airplanes, performances at this year’s July event

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Tears, confusion at abortion provider after ‘Heartbeat Bill’ becomes...

WATCH: Jan. 6 hearing features key witness from Trump White House

Defunct online charter school owes Ohio $117M, state auditor says

Suspected pipe bomb discovered during search of Eaton house

Whit’s Frozen Custard sets opening date for first Dayton area location

Food & Dining

Gourmet popsicle food truck opens first Ohio franchise in Dayton22h ago

Springfield pretzel shop now open

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Graeter's third bonus flavor of the summer is Churro, a combination of cinnamon ice cream with crunchy churro pieces.

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Graeter’s Ice Cream scooping third bonus flavor of summer

Young’s Jersey Dairy in Yellow Springs is a destination no matter the weather or the time of year.

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Young’s Dairy offers wide range of delightful simple pleasures

A Dayton native submitted a conditional use application to the city of Trotwood to open D’oir’s Restaurant and Lounge at 3976 Salem Avenue where El Greco’s Pizza Villa was previously located.

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New restaurant expected to open in former location of El Greco’s Pizza Villa

New downtown Miamisburg business offers nutritious beverages

Community Gems

NOMINATE NOW: Tell us about Community Gems who make your area great

Blair and Carter Cornell enjoy time together at a JoyRide event.

COMMUNITY GEMS: Founder of JoyRide helps area children find joy

$Community Gem Angie Clifford, is the Executive Director of the Northmont Area Chamber of Commerce and Comminity Engagement Coordinator at Northmont City Schools. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF$

COMMUNITY GEMS: Local woman brings together Northmont community

Ruth Galyon has been a long-time member of the of the Dayton Catholic Women's Club an organization that turns 100 in 2023. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

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COMMUNITY GEMS: Galyon helps Dayton Catholic Women’s Club help others

Latest Photo Galleries

In this photo provided by Dax McDonald, an Amtrak passenger train lies on its side after derailing near Mendon, Mo., on Monday, June 27, 2022. The Southwest Chief, traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago, was carrying about 243 passengers when it collided with a dump truck near Mendon, Amtrak spokeswoman Kimberly Woods said. (Dax McDonald via AP)

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PHOTOS: 3 dead, at least 50 injured after train derails in Missouri

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Rock & Roll Hall of Famers The Temptations and The Righteous Brothers played a concert at the Rose Music Center at The Heights on Saturday, June 25, 2022. The Temptations are on tour to celebrate their 60th anniversary as a group. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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PHOTOS: The Temptations & The Righteous Brothers Live at Rose Music Center

A new festival, Pickle Fest – Just Dill With It! was held at Austin Landing on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Hosted by Austin Landing and The Miami Valley Restaurant Association, the event featured pickle vendors, food trucks, a beer garden, live music and activities for children. Did we spot you there? TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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SOMETHING NEW: Look at photos from Pickle Fest - Just Dill With It!

The Carillon Park Rail Festival returned on Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26 after a two year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Featured activities included miniature train rides, model train displays, rail vendors, food trucks and a performance by the Carillon Park Concert Band. Did we spot you there on Saturday? TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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PHOTOS: Did we spot you at the Carillon Park Rail Festival?

Local School News

Defunct online charter school owes Ohio $117M, state auditor says

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FILE — Joseph Kennedy, the football coach, at Bremerton High School in Bremberton, Wash., on Feb. 7, 2022. The Supreme Court ruled on Monday, June 27, 2022, that Kennedy has a constitutional right to pray at the 50-yard line after his team’s games. (Ruth Fremson/The New York Times)

Husted encourages districts to update policies after ruling on religion for school...

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Wild day for Springboro schools; superintendent Hook to leave, Hester to stay after all

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Bethel group withdraws court petition to remove school board members

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In Your Prime

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted retirement decisions

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Tips for retirees going back to work to bolster nest egg

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Baby Boomers driven to retirement by COVID-19 return to work amid labor shortage and high...

WATCH: How you can gain power over diabetes

Life insurance is a vital component of asset protection that can offer peace of mind to policy holders who want to ensure their loved ones are provided for in the wake of their death.

IN YOUR PRIME: What to know about life insurance

Business

Zac Cox, 29, was completing course work in Sinclair’s Manufacturing Solutions program to improve his skills as a maintenance technician for his employer, F&P America Manufacturing in Troy in this file photo.

Sinclair ‘boot camps’ may launch manufacturing careers

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Luke Dennis, WYSO general manager and president. CONTRIBUTED

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WYSO to build studio in Dayton Arcade

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Woolpert’s Beavercreek headquarters off County Line Road. LISA POWELL / STAFF

Woolpert joint venture has shot at $240 million Army contract

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Gas prices in the Dayton area are down for the second consecutive week. By Independence Day, the national average price of gas may fall as low as $4.75 and even lower in Dayton, Springfield and Cincinnati. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

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Gas prices dip again from all-time highs, could go lower by July 4

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Gourmet popsicle food truck opens first Ohio franchise in Dayton

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People walk through downtown Troy's business area during the Strawberry Jam in June 2021. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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Miami County to award $740K in ARPA money to businesses Thursday

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Springfield pretzel shop now open

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An F/A-18 Super Hornet performs at the Vectren Dayton Air Show in June. GE Aviation operations in Vandalia produce alternative generators for the fighter jet. TY GREENLEES/STAFF

GE Aviation names new top leader

Billions in COVID Aid

$Breanna Sharp reads to her preschoolers Tuesday July 6, 2021 at the On Purpose Academy just north of downtown Dayton. Preschool Promise, which has served 4-year-olds in Dayton and Montgomery County for years, will now offer their services to 3-year-olds in the city of Dayton. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF$