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In today's newsletter:
- How a 2024 Dayton double murder case ended in court
- Are Dayton shoppers really safer from cyclospora now?
- Why a Dayton food truck was dropped from Porchfest's vendor lineup
Also on today's calendar: Warped Revival and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.
- Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 57.
- Tuesday: Sunshine and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Dayton 16-year-old sentenced after pleading guilty to two murders in shooting (dayton247now.com) — A Dayton teenager has been sentenced to 33 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to murdering two minors in a 2024 shooting on Miami Chapel Road. Now 16, he'll be eligible for parole after 30 years, with credit for more than two years already served following his arrest and extradition from Illinois. 
2. Are Cyclospora cases increasing or decreasing in Ohio? (whio.com) — State data show Ohio's cyclospora outbreak is finally slowing, and Dayton-Montgomery County Public Health officials say case numbers are starting to level off, though they remain unusually high. Local residents from Centerville and West Carrollton describe changing how they shop and eat, while health leaders urge Dayton-area shoppers to wash produce carefully and watch for lettuce recalls.
3. 'Really makes you want to hit women': Ohio food truck sparks backlash over online comments (local12.com) — A Dayton-based food truck, The Food Pitt, is facing backlash after social media posts drew accusations of misogyny, racism and antisemitism, prompting organizers to drop it from Dayton Porchfest and other potential events. The owners have apologized publicly, say they're learning from the incident, and propose community-focused efforts as local business leaders watch for concrete changes.
4. General Atomics Unveils Wildfire to Fill Gaps Left by Iran War Reaper Losses (sofx.com) — The Air Force says it will choose vendors for its new Massed Modular Aircraft drone program by late 2026, a timeline officials confirmed during a meeting in Dayton. General Atomics' proposed Wildfire drone aims to replace costly MQ‑9 Reapers lost in recent operations, highlighting Wright-Patterson–linked defense work that often passes through Dayton even when missions are overseas.
5. The people of the Twin Cities, Hong Kong political prisoner and free speech advocate Jimmy Lai win the 2026 Kettering Democracy Prize (editorandpublisher.com) — A Dayton-based institution, the Charles F. Kettering Foundation, has named Hong Kong political prisoner Jimmy Lai and the people of Minneapolis–St. Paul as winners of its 2026 Kettering Democracy Prize. While the ceremony will be held in Washington, D.C., the announcement underscores Dayton's role in promoting global democratic engagement and free speech from its headquarters here.
📸 Around Dayton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dayton
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★ Featured events ★
- Collage Night →
The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W 4th St, Dayton
5:00 pm
Thursday September 3
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Other local events
- MRLS/937 Back to School Haircut and Day of Giving Back Event
Mad River Local Spinning Hills MS - Main Hallway, Cafeteria and Gym
10:00 am - Warped Revival →
The Brightside Music & Event Venue, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton
7:30 pm - 9th Grade Orientation
Mad River Local SHS
7:35 am - Apple Celebration →
Hidden Valley Orchards, 48 Bypass, Lebanon, OH 45036
9:00 am - Mitchapalooza! →
The Brightside Music & Event Venue, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton
8:00 pm
Monday August 24
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday September 5
Friday September 11
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🗓 Events Nearby
- MRLS/937 Back to School Haircut and Day of Giving Back Event
Mad River Local Spinning Hills MS - Main Hallway, Cafeteria and Gym
10:00 am - Woodland Historic Tour
Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum, 118 Woodland Ave, Dayton, OH, 45409, United States
5:30 pm - 2026 Women Who Mean Business →
Dayton Convention Center, 22 E 5th St, Dayton
11:30 am - The Daytonians: Stories of Heroes, Inventors and Tragedies
Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum, 118 Woodland Ave, Dayton, OH, 45409, United States
6:00 pm - 9th Grade Orientation
Mad River Local SHS
7:35 am - WBW OAKWOOD MARKET EDITION →
Oakwood Farmers' Market, 22 Orchard Dr, Dayton
9:00 am
Monday August 24
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
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💬 Chatter
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- Teddy is missing!
He went missing Tuesday afternoon from Reid Golf Course. Possible sighting was reported last night in this neighborhood! Please check your ring… (Nextdoor Spinning Hills) - Anyone willing to take these little babies in?
Their mother was hit by a car about two months ago, and they have been living under a car since then. I do feed them, and they will let you pet them… (Nextdoor Walnut Hills)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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