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    The former Longaberger Homestead is being sold between Frazeysburg and Newark, Ohio for $5.7 million. CONTRIBUTED
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    PHOTOS: Longaberger Homestead property in Ohio on the market for $5.7M
    Enon Relief’s Pantry is tucked away behind a vets office but the front door is bright and easy to see. Just look for the water tower and you will find it. CONTRIBUTED
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    Column: Food relief is needed now more than ever
    Clockmaker Scott Gow adjusts the hands of a clock at the Electric Time Company, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in Medfield, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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    Daylight Saving Time: Do we really need it?
    Type 1 Diabetes for one family member changes the rhythm for the whole group
    Activities such as gardening, bird watching, golfing, photography, picnics, shopping at farmers’ markets, playing with grandchildren, enjoying outdoor concerts and playing games outside, all increase a connection with nature. ISTOCK
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    Nature promotes calmness and connection for those in their prime of life
    Cowboy Sally's Authentic Texas BBQ is now open at Liberty Center in Liberty Township. This plate shows a sampling of burnt ends, brisket, pulled pork, mashed potatoes and hot honey butter and pepper jack cornbread. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Cowboy Sally’s will close New Year’s Eve, owners to open new concept at Liberty Center
    HorrorShock Records hosted the first Halfway to Halloween Fest at Yellow Cab Tavern, located at 700 E. 4th St. in downtown Dayton on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The event was a one-night horror rock spectacle packed with live music and killer vendors that brought the spirit of October to spring. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
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    Fright night forecast: The hottest Halloween costumes, candy and horror flicks of 2025
    Middletown city manager Ashley Combs hands out candy to Pressley Alexander, 6, during a Halloween event at the city building Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Spirits of the season: How Halloween took over October
    Applebee's is one of several restaurants offering meals to servicemembers on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2025. CONTRIBUTED/FILE
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    UPDATED: List of free Veterans Day meals in the Dayton region
    Taco Street Co.’s last day of operation at W. Social Tap & Table is Saturday, Nov. 1. Pictured is Owner Anthony Thomas. JIM NOELKER/STAFF
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    Taco Street Co. announces last day at W. Social Tap & Table in Dayton
    The Dayton Holiday Festival will take place Friday, Nov. 28 in downtown Dayton. CONTRIBUTED
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    November freebies: Free things to do in Dayton and the region
    Combining hiking and yoga, Flow in the Forest, led by Cathy Moore, is designed for all fitness levels. CONTRIBUTED
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    From studio to summit: Yoga takes root in Dayton’s parks
    Philadelphia Phillies Kyle Schwarber celebrates after winning the tiebreaker at the MLB baseball All-Star game between the American League and National League, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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    Middletown native and Phillies player Kyle Schwarber to return to city for free event...
    A new breakfast and lunch restaurant could be coming soon to the former location of Taste of Belgium at The Greene in Beavercreek. FILE
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    Scramblers breakfast restaurant may be coming to The Greene in Beavercreek
    Smiling Katie Hill, entrepreneur and founder of UnlistedHomes.com, pictured in Dayton ahead of her company’s TechCrunch debut.
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    Unlisted, a Dayton tech startup, will get to make a pitch at ‘Disrupt’ event
    Farrington Reserve in Piqua extends along the Great Miami River and bike trail. iSTOCK/COX
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    ‘Sports Equinox’ hits outdoor enthusiasts, too
    Frank Beeson moved to Vandalia with his parents in 1957 but most of his family has lived in the community for generations. He had five heart bypass surgeries and was determined to recover to return to work but ended up retiring instead in 2017. He is shown at Miami Valley Hospital North, Cancer Center, Feb. 23,2021  -- Following 12 months of chemo treatments for Stage 3 Skin Cancer.  Today he remains in remission. CONTRIBUTED
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    Retired newspaper man makes his mark on Vandalia
    Naps are an under-appreciated element of rest; several studies demonstrate that napping is good for all age groups, including seniors. ISTOCK
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    Tips for easy slumber — at any age
    YWCA Dayton will present its 2026 Women of Influence awards luncheon March 12 at the Dayton Convention Center. CONTRIBUTED
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    YWCA Dayton announces 2026 Women of Influence honorees
    Actor/musician James Denton was the keynote speaker at the Kettering Health Foundation's 23rd annual Ribbon of Hope luncheon Oct. 24 at Sinclair Community College. Photo by  LeeAnn Yahl
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    Actor James Denton inspires at Kettering Health’s Ribbon of Hope event supporting women’s...
    Volunteers at the Hartman Rock Garden in Springfield prepare the flower beds for winter. This gives them a head start on spring. CONTRIBUTED
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    Preparing the garden for winter
    The Dayton Contemporary Dance Company presented 'Reflections' at Victoria Theatre in downtown Dayton on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. Performances featured in this gallery are as follows: "On the Wings of Angels" (tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen), “Promised Land” (inspired by a 1964 speech by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Dayton) and “Splendor.” TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
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    PHOTOS: Dayton Contemporary Dance Company's 'Reflections' at Victoria Theatre
    Blake Shelton performs "Texas" during the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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    The 2026 Voices of America Country Music Festival in West Chester has already revealed a...
    The Cromlish family on South Sweetbriar Lane in Springfield hosts a haunted house in their front yard for for trick-or-treaters. In this photo is Rikki-Lynn with Michael Myers. CONTRIBUTED
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    Springfield family honors late daughter with haunted house tradition
    The Cromlish family on South Sweetbriar Lane in Springfield hosts a haunted house in their front yard for for trick-or-treaters. In this photo is Rikki-Lynn with Michael Myers. CONTRIBUTED
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    Springfield family honors late daughter with haunted house tradition
    Trick-or-treating takes place in most areas in Ohio from 6-8 p.m. on Halloween. FILE
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    Trick or treat times for the region, and things to do in Dayton this weekend
    Diane Welborn is the Ombudsman for Dayton/Montgomery County. CONTRIBUTED
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    Ombudsman helps father with urgent childcare application reapproval
    Frieda Patrick (left) was a dedicated caregiver for her husband. Daughter Sher Patrick-Hauser (right) said "My mom was an amazing caregiver for my dad, and she sacrificed a lot." CONTRIBUTED
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    ‘Seniors face so many issues’: Area family urges others to make a plan for future
    The Kappa Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, an international honorary sorority for women educators, has partnered with Helping Hands of Dayton  to support families facing unexpected hospital stays by creating Care Kits for families whose children are hospitalized.
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    Make A Difference: How to provide support to parents of hospitalized children
    Occultist, a home haunt at 3441 Beechgrove Road in Moraine, is open 6-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 and Saturday, Nov. 1. NATALIE JONES/STAFF
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    PHOTOS: Sneak peek inside Occultist - a new home haunt in Moraine
    Scotty Hasting will perform at 3 p.m. Nov. 1 at Riverfront Live. Tickets start at $25. For more info or to purchase tickets, go to https://www.riverfrontlivecincy.com/tm-event/scotty-hastings/. Provided.
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    Veteran, Purple Heart recipient to perform in Cincy this weekend
    A Qualified Charitable Distribution can help you decrease your federal and state taxes on Required Minimum Distributions. FILE
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    Turn your IRA into impact: How QCDs help lower your taxes and support your community
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