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Police seek tips to identify suspect in South Broadway armed robbery

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Ohio State Highway Patrol Dayton Post announces trooper and dispatcher of the year

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Cecil Patrick Obituary (1956 - 2026) - Beavercreek, OH - Greene County Dailies

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AFRL Biodynamics Lab demonstrates human-impact testing supporting Artemis lunar safety

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A chilly & cloudy Saturday ahead, frost Sunday morning

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Dayton police seek third suspect after woman robbed of firearm, two others arrested

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Cora Crenshaw Obituary (2026) - Dayton, OH - Dayton Daily News

The Journal of Blacks in Higher EducationYesterday

In Memoriam: Linda Kay Jackson, 1944–2026

University of DaytonYesterday

Residential Energy: From Energy Efficiency to Engagement

Thursday, November 5

Breitbart NewsNov 5

PHOTO — Ohio Couple Adopts Their Six Foster Children at Once: ‘We Love Them with All Our Hearts’

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Dayton falls in OT thriller to tip off season

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AP News: Kristina Knickerbocker defeats Mike Turner for 10th district seat

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Power restored after outages leave thousands without electricity

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National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week highlights ways to help animals beyond adoption

WDTN.comNov 5

AES Ohio restoring electricity after outages reach 15K

University of DaytonNov 5

Bella Fowler and the Dublin Flyers

Cleveland.comNov 5

Democrat Knickerbocker defeats Rep. Turner in Ohio’s 10th district

WKEFNov 5

Resident critically hurt, firefighter injured in early-morning Dayton house fire

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OSU-Oregon Injury Report: Both teams missing key players

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Historic Dayton diner heads to auction

Kettering FoundationNov 5

Charles F. Kettering Foundation to Establish New Downtown Dayton Headquarters

WKEFNov 5

Ohio elects first female governor as Republicans keep control of state Legislature

Legacy | ObituaryNov 5

Jo Robinson Obituary (2026) - Dayton, OH - Dayton Daily News

Legacy | ObituaryNov 5

Lois Freeman Obituary (1948 - 2026) - Franklin, OH - Dayton Daily News

Dignity MemorialNov 5

Joy Lance Obituary - Dayton, OH

Dignity MemorialNov 5

Beatrice Fulwiler Obituary - Dayton, OH

Gard Funeral Home and Cremation ServicesNov 5

Gary A. "Slim" Stevenson Obituary Nov 5, 2026

Legacy | ObituaryNov 5

Jean Miller Obituary (1932 - 2026) - Huber Heights, OH - Dayton Daily News

Legacy | ObituaryNov 5

Mary Morris Obituary (1936 - 2026) - Kettering, OH - Dayton Daily News

Legacy | ObituaryNov 5

Marilyn O'Connell Obituary (2026) - Dayton, OH - Dayton Daily News

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James Collins Obituary (2026) - Dayton, OH - Dayton Daily News

Wednesday, November 4

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Medicare open enrollment underway; Dayton expert urges review before Dec. 7 deadline

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Dayton VA to host Veterans Day parade Saturday with flyover, dozens of entries

WKEFNov 4

Owen Siebring joins Your Day crew as new anchor in Dayton area

WKEFNov 4

Dayton Public Schools superintendent looks ahead after levy trails by 600 votes

WDTN.comNov 4

Dayton residents hope for change following election results

University of DaytonNov 4

A New Mission

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Cruiser damaged after suspect allegedly drives at deputies during Montgomery County stop

Newcomer Funeral HomeNov 4

Larry K. White Obituary Nov 4, 2026

Cleveland.comNov 4

A first-time candidate focused on family issues is on track to topple a 12-term Ohio congressman

WKEFNov 4

Weather Wisdom: When do we typically see the first snowfall in Dayton?

Legacy | ObituaryNov 4

Douglas DeVore Obituary (2026) - Springfield, OH - Dayton Daily News

WKEFNov 4

Ohio State earth science professor Lonnie Thompson dies after brief illness at 78

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Rainy Wednesday with cooler temps on the way

Newcomer Funeral HomeNov 4

Shawn W. Glueckert Obituary Nov 4, 2026

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Carolyn Diane Naas Obituary Nov 4, 2026

Newcomer Funeral HomeNov 4

Mattie "Bobbie" J. Siler Obituary Nov 4, 2026

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David R. Ramsey Jr. Obituary Nov 4, 2026

Newcomer Funeral HomeNov 4

Tamara "Tam" Lesley Obituary Nov 4, 2026

WKEFNov 4

Ohio’s presumed AG-elect wants to investigate fraud allegation, prosecution gap

Legacy | ObituaryNov 4

William Trick Obituary (1931 - 2026) - Kettering, OH - Dayton Daily News

Tuesday, November 3

Dayton Daily NewsNov 3

ELECTION RESULTS: Local vote counts in your area

Newcomer Funeral HomeNov 3

Jean Katherine Aills Obituary Oct 29, 2026

WKEFNov 3

Local couple adopts six children after four years of fostering on National Adoption Day

University of DaytonNov 3

Beyond the Field: Business and Sport in Spain

Dignity MemorialNov 3

James Kuntz Obituary - Dayton, OH

University of DaytonNov 3

Redesigning Makerspace Safety with AI

Newcomer Funeral HomeNov 3

Leslie Lynn Muterspaw Obituary Nov 3, 2026

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