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    Actor Annie Pesch (left) portrays a witness who says she heard two shots and saw two men run out of a convenience store. 
Playing the judge is lawyer Tom Whelley and the prosecutor is law student Arabella Loera. 
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    Actors help University of Dayton law students prep for real life cases
    "Escape to America - a Family Memoir" by David Truong. CONTRIBUTED
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    Book Nook: A son honors his family for doing almost anything to gain their freedom
    Oregon Express entryway at 336 E. Fifth St., Dayton. CONTRIBUTED
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    Upgraded menu, rotating cocktails, live music and pizza at Oregon Express
    Spencer Kuritar (in blue shirt) at work at Festo taking an AHK certification course designed for technicians working with high voltage applications. Here he is learning how to wire a 480 VAC cabinet.
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    From Legos to Mechatronics: Warren County man finds dream career through hands‑on...
    A female coyote keeping an eye over her pups. iSTOCK/COX
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    While not native, this cunning predator has called Ohio home for more than a century
    Each week, Pamela and her daughter paint colorful rocks with uplifting messages and scatter them throughout the community, hoping to spark smiles, start conversations, and remind others that kindness is still very much alive. CONTRIBUTED/CHANDLER
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    Tiny painted rocks, big impact: Dayton family shares messages of hope across city
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    Fixing common printer issues
    Shifting a trip by one or two days can unlock dramatic airfare savings, especially in late winter and early spring when demand is softer. FILE PHOTO
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    California dreaming: How to score cheap flights while you plan your spring escape
    In this image taken from video provided by Olympic Broadcasting Services, OBS, a dog runs onto the track near the finish during the heats of the cross-country skiing women's team sprint free at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Tesero, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Olympic Broadcasting Services via AP)
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    The dog that stole the Olympics show: How it got on the ski course
    Agave and Rye  Tequila and Bourbon Hall, held a ribbon cutting and soft opening Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 for its long-awaited Hamilton location, the 18th in the restaurant's portfolio. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    National Margarita Day is Sunday: Where to get one in the Dayton area
    Hannah Beachler, winner of the Production Design award for "Black Panther," walks off stage during the 91st Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on February 24, 2019 in Hollywood, California.  (Photo by Matt Sayles - Handout/A.M.P.A.S. via Getty Images)
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    ‘I never thought in a million years this little girl from Ohio — Dayton — would be...
    The cafe space at Dayton Metro Library's downtown branch is now home to The Book Warm Cafe. SYDNEY DAWES/STAFF
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    The Book Worm Café opens at downtown Dayton Metro Library
    The District at Deerfield is on Parkway Drive in Deerfield Twp. and boasts residential properties, restaurants and more. CONTRIBUTED
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    The Eagle, Pepp & Delores joining Deerfield Twp. ‘District’ where PINS is located
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    $6.5M in prizes at stake in drone challenge at Air Force Museum this summer
    Springfield Museum of Art visitors check out its latest exhibition, "Black Lives as Subject Matter III," a follow-up to an award-winning exhibition, which features the works of more than 20 local and regional Black artists. BRETT TURNER / CONTRIBUTED
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    ‘Black Lives as Subject Matter III’ exhibition open at Springfield Museum of Art
    Springboro native Katrina Abbott is bringing "elevated beauty" and self-care to her hometown with her new studio, Vie Claire Salon Suites. MICHAEL KURTZ / STAFF
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    Springboro native brings luxury care to her hometown
    The Dublin Pub, located at 300 Wayne Ave. in Dayton’s Oregon District, hosts annual St. Patrick's Day events. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
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    St. Patrick’s Day 2026 events in the Dayton area
    Rancheros Cocina Mexicana, located in Centerville’s Cross Pointe Shopping Centre, is being rebranded into El Asadero Mexican Grill (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO).
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    Things to do in Dayton this weekend: Swiftie Skate, Craftapalooza, car show and more
    Author and journalist Wil Haygood will discuss his new book, “The War Within a War: The Black Struggle in Vietnam and at Home,” at the University of Dayton’s Roger Glass Center for the Arts Wednesday, Feb. 25.
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    ‘Black history is American history’: Author Wil Haygood to discuss new book about Vietnam...
    Register now for the 26th Annual Perennial School to learn more about perennials for your landscape and gardens
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    Perennial school event to feature Cincinnati Zoo plant program manager, humorous garden...
    The Thai barbecue-glazed salmon with orzo and wild rice at J. Alexander's in Dayton has flavorful orzo with almond slivers, red winter wheat, cranberries, corn, currants, and other ingredients. RAY MARCANO/CONTRIBUTED
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    Review: J. Alexander’s has good food, but more importantly, honesty
    The Izzy's location on Ohio 63 in Monroe is expected to open in July, according to the owner. It will be the farthest northern location for the popular Cincinnati-based restaurant. RICK McCRABB/CONTRIBUTOR
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    Izzy’s opening kosher-style deli on Ohio 63 in Monroe
    The first Yellow Cab Food Truck Brunch Rally of 2022 was held on Sunday, March 27, at Yellow Cab Tavern, located at 700 E. Fourth St. in downtown Dayton. Did we spot you there? TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTED
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    Dayton Food Truck Rally releases 2026 lineup of free festivals
    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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    New in 2026: What is MyCare Ohio health insurance, and who’s eligible?
    Dave Chappelle and Jon Stewart were in unfiltered conversation Feb. 13 at the Schuster Center. Photo by Mathieu Bitton
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    Dave Chappelle and Jon Stewart’s convo at Schuster Center; Kettering Children’s Choir up...
    Shown in this photo to promote fish fry season is southern fried fish with toast, buttermilk breaded cod or catfish. ISTOCK
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    Fish fry events in Montgomery, Miami, Greene and Warren counties in 2026
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    Dayton Contemporary Dance Company proudly ‘Black By Popular Demand’
    The MetroParks Ice Rink has been hosting curling events and leagues since 2011. CONTRIBUTED
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    Want to try curling? Local group offers lessons in Springfield
    Yellow Springs Brewery is Located at 1475 Xenia Ave. in Yellow Springs. FILE
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    Dayton-area breweries among winners of inaugural Ohio Beer Awards
    Paczkis from Dorothy Lane Market. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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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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    PHOTOS: After Dark - Swing the Night Away 2026 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air...
    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
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