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Nationwide Emergency Alert System test set for Tuesday
(WDTN) — People across the U.S. will receive a test message next week from the federal government. On Nov. 17 at 2:20 p.m. EST, the Federal Emergency Management Agency will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System. The test will evaluate the effectiveness and reliability of the system capabilities and ensure everything is […]
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Dayton Cosmetology School Closes Without Warning, Leaving 200-Plus Students Scrambling
Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology in Montgomery County has closed its doors permanently, leaving more than 200 students unsure how to finish their training, recover the hours they have already earned or sort out the money they paid, WHIO reported. Employees at the school’s location at 568 Miamisburg-Centerville Road in Washington Township said they were […]
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Levitt Pavilion holds special monthly mystery concert
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Levitt Pavilion and the Dayton Dragons partnered for a unique evening of live music and mystery on Thursday, Nov. 12, bringing the Special Mystery Concert Experience to downtown Dayton. To add to the fun, the genres and performers remain a surprise until they step onto the stage. According to Levitt Pavilion […]
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Threat or free speech: Miami grapples with Yik Yak post after student arrested
At a university that prides itself on protecting free expression, a single Yik Yak post has forced students and administrators to confront a difficult question: Where does protected speech end and a criminal charge begin?. A post on the anonymous messageboard Yik Yak last month, asked “how many dining dollars...
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Gem City Market shares ways to support store as it seeks financial stability
Dayton’s community-owned grocery store is asking shoppers for a weekly commitment of $25 to keep the business sustainable. Gem City Market was founded in 2021 to address West Dayton’s food desert. Since then, the store has evolved into a community space with a learning kitchen, community room and more, operating with over 5,400 members-owners.
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Furniture Fair’s ‘Home for the Holidays’ Giving Families Comfort This Season
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) –This holiday season, Furniture Fair is giving back to local families through their Home for the Holidays initiative, and two local families will receive furniture and fresh starts for their home. In this sponsored segment, In-Home Design Program Director, Monique Thornock, and VP Advancement for New...
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Dayton Foodbank Adds Resource Center, Food Forest as Demand Keeps Rising
Southwest Ohio’s food banks are finding new ways to keep up with demand that is not easing. In Dayton, The Foodbank, Inc. — which serves the Dayton area including Montgomery and Preble counties — is operating with 118,000 food-insecure people in its service area, a third of them children, according to a November 11 report […]
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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 […]
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House of Bread’s wish lists: Food, winter wear
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A community kitchen in Dayton has released its food and winter clothing wish lists to help keep shelves full and guests warm. House of Bread at 9 Orth Ave. in Dayton is looking for the following items: Food Winter Wear (All Sizes) Donations can be made daily from 9 a.m. to […]