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    Nearly 36,000 local children report food insecurity in Montgomery, Greene, and Preble counties of Ohio. The Foodbank works with a network of 122 nonprofit partner agencies to ensure all residents have the food they need to live active, healthy lives. THE FOODBANK/CONTRIBUTED
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    Five decades of hope: How The Foodbank is meeting today’s challenges
    More than 50 people attended an eviction documentary event Nov. 20 at the Clark County Public Library that featured a film screening of “Evicting the American Dream,“ small-group discussions and community panel with Clark County Commissioner Charles Patterson, Springfield Commissioner Tracey Tackett, and a representative from the Springfield City School District. CONTRIBUTED
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    Documentary highlights housing, evictions struggles
    Patrick Parin is opening 5 Frenchies Old North Dayton Bakery at 700 Troy St. NATALIE JONES/STAFF
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    5 Frenchies Old North Dayton Bakery coming soon to Troy Street; owner is a Sinclair grad
    String band Mr. Sun released its reinterpretation of Duke Ellington’s reinterpretation of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” in 2023. It will bring the strings to the Foundry Theater in Yellow Springs Dec. 11. CONTRIBUTED/MR. SUN
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    American string band Mr. Sun brings interpretation of ‘The Nutcracker’ to Yellow Springs
    Mike Shea performs at the Dana L. Wiley Gallery inside Front Street. RACHEL NICOLE PETERS/CONTRIBUTED
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    Local comic ups the ante for Dayton comedy scene
    Xaviera Simmons, Figure Eleven, 2025, bronze. Courtesy of the artist and David Castillo/CONTRIBUTED
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    Beyond labels: Renowned Artist Xaviera Simmons invites Dayton to experience joy...
    Broadway veteran Nat Norne, who served 18 years as director/choreographer of the Muse Machine musicals, points to his favorite stoop spot outside his “home” (in a theatrical maquette) in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of New York City. Photo courtesy of Benjamin Magnuson
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    Muse Machine’s guiding star: Broadway’s Nat Horne and his enduring influence on Dayton...
    "Political Power: J.D. Vance" is a biography comic series available now. CONTRIBUTED
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    Comic book about Vice President JD Vance is part of biographical series
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    Owner of White Lotus Café & Diner, or ‘Yummy Burger,’ in downtown Dayton to retire
    Visit with Santa by the fireplace in the Old Log House in Enon. CONTRIBUTED
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    Column: Western Clark County gears up for Christmas
    Beloved Peanuts characters will come to life with the upcoming production of "A Charlie Brown Christmas Live" on Sunday, Dec. 7 at the Clark State Performing Arts Center. CONTRIBUTED
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    ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas Live’ to bring Peanuts characters to life
    Tourists pose for photos on a footbridge in front of Kuang Si Waterfall near Luang Prabang, Laos, one of the country's most popular natural attractions known for its multi-tiered limestone cascades and turquoise pools on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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    AI to the rescue: Your secret weapon for holiday travel
    Empty nesters have more free time to redirect to their own passion projects and interests. METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION
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    Indulging your social life, adopting pets and more activities for modern empty nesters
    2026 Toyota Grand Highlander. TOYOTA
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    DRIVER’S SIDE: Toyota’s Grand Highlander goes big on Space and Efficiency
    Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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    Cincinnati Bengals, Taylor Swift among Dayton’s top Google search trends in 2025
    A crew from Wilcon Commercial Construction installs several miles of cable to string lights for the holiday season on the tower at Carillon Historical Park Wednesday, Nov. 5 in Dayton. The Christmas lights will be turned on Nov. 25. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    What are your memories at Carillon Historical Park?
    The Dayton Art Institute has received a transformational gift from Sara and Michelle Vance Waddell, who will donate a major collection of feminist art to the museum. CONTRIBUTED
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    Dayton Art Institute receives major gift for feminist collection
    Mary J. Blige performs during the 39th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Oct. 19, 2024, at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland. CHRIS PIZZELLO/AP PHOTO
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    Mary J Blige, Charlie Wilson and more to perform at 2026 Cincinnati Music Festival
    A membership to a local museum makes an excellent holiday gift. 
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    6 gift guides to get Dayton-area shoppers through the holiday season
    Fu Mon Lau restaurant will be open on Christmas 2025. CONTRIBUTED
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    List: Restaurants open on Christmas in Dayton and the region
    Libby Jones with "Jeopardy!" host Ken Jennings. Photo by Tyler Golden/Sony Pictures Television
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    Springboro native Libby Jones falls short on Day 3 of ‘Jeopardy!’, says Taylor Swift...
    Diane Welborn is the Ombudsman for Dayton/Montgomery County. CONTRIBUTED
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    Ombudsman assists woman obtain health care card
    A view of the setup for "Enchanted Forest" on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, at the Heritage Center, in Springfield. The display, presented by the Clark County Historical Society, is open from Friday, Nov. 28 to Dec. 20 at the Hellmuth Rotating Gallery on the second floor of the Heritage Center. Santa visits during Holiday in the City this Friday from 5-8 p.m., on Saturdays at 10 a.m.-2 p.m. from Dec. 6-20 and at 5-8 p.m. from Dec. 11 and Dec. 18. JOSEPH COOKE/STAFF
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    Looking for Santa? Jolly Old St. Nicholas will have multiple Springfield appearances
    The Museum Store at the Dayton Art Institute stocks a variety of art-related gifts. CONTRIBUTED
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    Ideas for even more unique gift giving: Check out the Dayton area’s museum and hospital...
    The Museum Store at the Dayton Art Institute stocks a variety of art-related gifts. CONTRIBUTED
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    Ideas for even more unique gift giving: Check out the Dayton area’s museum and hospital...
    A warm but especially remote location might appeal to some snowbirds, but those who like to get out might do best spending their winters in a more vibrant locale. METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION
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    A snowbird survival guide: Tips to consider to make the transition successfully
    Warped Wing Brewing Co. is releasing its 2025 Whiskey Rebellion Imperial Stout (aged in bourbon barrels), along with a new lineup of flavored variants on Saturday, Dec. 6 (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO).
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    Warped Wing to release Whiskey Rebellion with new flavored variants such as Iced...
    A number of retirees ultimately explore second careers. Finding a match may be easier than one could have imagined. METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION
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    Want to ‘unretire?’ Considerations for your second act
    Master Gardener Volunteers Pam Young (right) and Natheta Mercer (left) learn how to make bows for the door swags to be given to patients at the Springfield Regional Cancer Center during the holidays.
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    Prune your own landscape plants to be used in holiday decorations
    Polar Bear Book Swap is a grassroots initiative dedicated to putting books directly into the hands of  children and families. Pictured (left to right) :Emma Sauerland , Nicole Lowe,  “Bruno” The Northridge Polar Bear school mascot and Erica Woodburn.
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    Polar Bear Book Swap has snowballed into a true community effort
    The Neighborhood Nest, a dedicated gluten-free bakery in Fairborn, is closing its doors at the end of the month. Pictured is Owner Amber Tipton. The bakery is very well known for its gluten-free cinnamon rolls. MARSHALL GORBY \STAFF
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    The Neighborhood Nest to close in Fairborn: ‘It was a safe haven for the allergy...
    The Dessert Room, focused solely on elevated desserts and post-meal cocktails, is opening Dec. 11 at the Dayton Arcade (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO).
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    The Dessert Room is about to open at the Dayton Arcade
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