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ByGone Muncie: Dead Munsonians of a forgotten war
Before 1954, Veterans Day on Nov. 11 was known as Armistice Day. It originally commemorated the end of fighting in World War I. Hostilities stopped at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when a ceasefire between Germany and the Allied powers took effect. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the first Armistice Day in 1919. Congress formally recognized the observance in 1926, and it became a federal holiday in 1938. Sixteen years later, President Dwight Eisenhower signed legislation renaming it Veterans Day to honor all Americans who served in U.S. armed forces. Our community contributed significantly to the Great War in labor, treasure and blood. Much of the effort was coordinated by the Delaware County Council of Defense, which organized enlistment, morale campaigns, food production and war bond drives. The council sold more than $11 million ($245 million today) in bonds to local residents. More than 16,000 county women registered for home-front service through the Women’s Council of Defense, while thousands of laborers manufactured military supplies in Muncie factories, retooled for the war effort. In 1918 alone, county residents planted more than 7,000 victory gardens on 705 acres. About 4.7 million Americans served in the
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Cincinnati, Dayton concerts: 2027 venue list
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — 2 NEWS is the place to find information for 2027 concerts happening in Cincinnati and Dayton. By clicking each venue name, you will be presented with a list of all announced concerts. Andrew J. Brady Music Center – Cincy Arbogast Performing Arts Center – Troy Fraze Pavilion – Kettering Riverbend Music […]
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Historic Dayton diner heads to auction
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) — A longtime downtown Dayton landmark is looking for a new owner as the city moves forward with plans for a new police station. The former Diner on St. Clair, a stainless-steel roadside-style diner at 101 South St. Clair Street, has been put up for auction.
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Fall festivities come to Randall
From apple tasting to pumpkin smashing, Randall Fest is the perfect event for autumn activities. Randall Fest was held at The Randall Center and hosted by the Stewards of Creation club on Oct. 24. Attendees celebrated fall by pumpkin carving, apple tasting, exploring trail walks and playing yard games. The...
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Former Mudlick Building Sold: The Surprising History of Its Mismatched Section
The downtown building that housed Mudlick Tap House from 2017-2025 recently sold. 135 East Second Street has been empty since the bar and restaurant moved to Uptown Centerville. A post by Andrew Gaydosh & Associates, Exp Realty announced that they had successfully sold the 3-story, 14,800 square foot property after...
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This Old-School Ohio Drive-In Still Offers Cheap Tickets, One Big Screen, And A Whole Lot Of Nostalgia
The movie sound at this drive-in comes through your own car radio, tuned to 87.9 FM. Your dashboard becomes the speaker system, and your front seat becomes the best seat in the house. I love that kind of simple genius. The gates have been swinging open since 1948, which makes...
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Baumgardner to serve as Grand Marshal of Greenville’s Hometown Holiday Horse Parade
GREENVILLE – Main Street Greenville is proud to announce that John Baumgardner, a downtown building owner who is investing in the upper floors of Greenville’s historic storefronts, will serve as grand marshal of the 23rd Annual Hometown Holiday Horse Parade on Saturday, Nov. 21. Baumgardner will lead the procession through downtown Greenville.
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Dayton Metro Library marks decade at new Vandalia branch
Previous Dayton Metro Library coverage above. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Dayton Metro Library’s Vandalia Branch will have a tenth anniversary celebration on Monday. “Over the past ten years, our Branch has served as a fun and busy gathering place for our community,” said Vandalia Branch Manager Angela Jones. “Our beautiful building offers study and […]