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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.

Dayton, OH · 5d

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Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati Will Host Comedian Ron White in Spring

Actor and stand-up comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White will perform two shows in his signature “blue-collar” style at Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati on May 8, 2027 , with tickets already being sold. White to Host Two Shows at Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati Recognized for his quick wit and distinctive storytelling, White first gained widespread popularity as part of the Blue-Collar Comedy Tour, joining Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, and Larry the Cable Guy . The tour became a major success, reaching 270 cities and generating more than $35 million in ticket sales. White’s comedy is built around deadpan observations of everyday life, delivered with a timeless appeal and often peppered with colorful language. His favorite topics range from excessive drinking and his marriages to unconventional ideas about military funding and even the pleasures of a well-equipped bathroom. After spending two decades performing on the local comedy circuit before gaining wider recognition before the turn of the century, White has become one of the entertainment industry’s most dedicated and hardworking comedians. White later built a thriving solo career, releasing several chart-topping comedy albums and earning acclaim for his television specials. His 2003 album Drunk in Public was followed by the Comedy Central

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Rapper 2 Chainz spotted dining at popular Cincinnati-area restaurant

If you think you spotted 2 Chainz in or around Cincinnati this weekend, your eyes didn't deceive you. The rapper, whose real name is Tauheed Epps, dined at Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse in downtown Cincinnati over the weekend, according to a social media post from the local steakhouse . A photo was posted to the restaurant's official Instagram account, saying, "Thank you, (2 Chainz), for dining with us! It was a pleasure welcoming you in and sharing a great evening with you." It appears the reason for 2 Chainz visit to the Greater Cincinnati area stems from his 11-year-old son, Halo Epps, who attended a basketball camp at the Elite Athletics Sports Complex in Batavia . In videos shared to the rapper's Instagram story, he and Epps were both in awe of Ruby's signature Rolex and "Air Ruby" cakes . 2 Chainz is best known for songs like "No Lie," "I'm Different," and "Birthday Song." View this post on Instagram This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Rapper 2 Chainz spotted dining at popular Cincinnati-area restaurant

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He was ready to make a change. A Dayton family-owned factory gave him the chance.

For the past seven years, Frank Hagan has watched DeCarlo Smith build a career at FC Industries, a family-owned manufacturing company in Dayton. In this episode of ReEntry Stories, Hagan reflected on the person he has come to know through their work together. Smith shared his past, the decision that changed his life and the people who believed in him.

Dayton, OH · 7d

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‘Follow the nerves’: O’Shea The Wicked returns to Dayton

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — For O’Shea The Wicked, a return to the stage is a leap of faith. The Dayton rapper is set to do just that Saturday at Belmont Billiards monthly open mic salvo: “Boom Bap in Belmont.” The event is a space for local musicians to earn their stripes, engage with an audience […]

Dayton, OH · 2d

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Randy Michaels’ Cincinnati Radio Collection Gets Bigger

Randy Michaels is adding to his Cincinnati-area radio collection again. Radioactive LLC has a signed purchase agreement for an AM station and its FM translator across the Ohio River from the Queen City, currently broadcasting a Gospel format as 1320 The Voice (WCVG-AM). Radioactive and Reign Enterprizes, LLC agreed on...

Cincinnati, OH · 21h

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Avondale Library Reopens After .5 Million Renovation in Cincinnati

The Avondale Branch Library in Cincinnati reopened to the public on Saturday, Nov. 7, after a renovation the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library estimates at $7.5 million, with a morning ribbon-cutting followed by a community celebration, the library announced. FOX19 NOW (WXIX) also reported the reopening and the $7.5 million investment on Sunday. The […]

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Air Force Museum Opens Historic Aircraft, Honors Ohio Veterans in November

The world’s largest military aviation museum is opening the doors — literally — for Veterans Day month. The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton has announced a series of November programs honoring veterans and military service, including the return of Open Aircraft Days on Saturday, November 14, […]

Dayton, OH · 1d

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Grammy-Nominated Quartet Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Brings Patriotic Tour to West Milton

A quartet with four Grammy nominations and six GMA Dove Awards to its name is rolling into West Milton this weekend. Ernie Haase & Signature Sound will perform an evening of patriotic and gospel music at Hoffman Global Methodist Church on Saturday, with doors built around a 7 p.m. show and general admission tickets priced at $15.

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Comfort and Joy: Clermont County library collects donations for troops overseas

CLERMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) — Clermont County Public Library is collecting donations for troops serving overseas as part of its annual Giving Program. The library is partnering with the Yellow Ribbon Support Center to gather personal care and entertainment items for care packages. Community members can drop off donations at any of the library’s 10 branches during regular hours through Dec. 2.

Clermont County, OH · 1d

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Matchbox Twenty to bring 30th anniversary tour to new Cincinnati venue

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Matchbox Twenty will bring its 30th anniversary tour to the new Farmer Music Center on July 27, 2027, with David Gray joining as a special guest. The concert is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. The show is part of the Farmer Music Center’s inaugural season. Matchbox Twenty is the second act announced, following Riley Green.

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Two arts groups selected to revive historic Park Theatre in Northside

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — American Legacy Theatre and the Park Theatre Group have been selected as future occupants of Northside’s historic Park Theatre, as plans move forward to restore the building as a performing arts and community space. NEST, which acquired the property at 4157 Hamilton Ave. in spring...

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EDM heavy-hitters LSDream, Mersiv announce Cincinnati tour stops

NEWPORT, Ky. (WKRC) - Electronic dance music (EDM) heavy-hitters LSDream and Mersiv announced tour stops in the Cincinnati area. LSDream took to social media Wednesday to announce the "Bee Here Now" tour, which is expected to accompany the release of a new album. Present in the list of cities is...

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Mason’s Marching Band Is Headed to Macy’s — in the 101st Parade

Ohio’s next Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade story is already written — it just hasn’t marched yet. While no Ohio band will appear in this month’s 100th parade, the William Mason High School Marching Band of Mason, Ohio, already holds the state’s next invitation: the band will march in the 101st parade on Thanksgiving Day 2027, […]

Mason, OH · 1d

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Classic Dayton diner listed as endangered now for sale

A Dayton landmark that was recently listed on an architectural endangered sites list is now for sale. The diner on St. Clair is posted by the city of Dayton on the Gov Deals auction website. The auction ends on Nov. 30. Preservation Dayton recently published its list of the top...

Dayton, OH · 4d

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Springfield’s John Legend Sang Christmas at the Parade

Eight years ago, the most famous voice in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade belonged to a kid from Springfield. John Legend — born John Roger Stephens in Springfield on December 28, 1978 — rode the Build-A-Bear float through Herald Square in the 2018 parade, singing “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” for a national television […]

Springfield, OH · 3d

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Godspeed, Loretta Dean (1931-2026)

I've told this story before, but Loretta Dean – Mrs. Dean to me for most of my life – taught me a lot of things. But I'll always remember her for teaching me the word "rowdy." I was in the second or third grade at Concord Elementary School...

Hillsboro, OH · 3d

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Local library reopens after $7.5 million renovation

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — More than 1,000 people celebrated the reopening of the Avondale Branch Library after a $7.5 million renovation of the historic Carnegie building. The celebration at 3566 Reading Road began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and continued with face painting and balloon twisting by Little Fox Faces, music from DJ Essential and a photo booth.

Cincinnati, OH · 2d

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