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Morning Dayton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Dayton-born astronaut helped cement Ohio's place in space history
  • What investigators are uncovering after a Jefferson Township house fire death
  • When Narcotic Wasteland brings their new tour stop to Dayton

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: Warm with high clouds, temps: high: 77, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Some rain, with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. It's World Space Week. Get to know Ohio astronauts in Dispatch stories (thisweeknews.com) — A Dayton-born astronaut, Charles A. Bassett II, is among several Ohio-connected space pioneers highlighted in a Columbus Dispatch series for World Space Week. The coverage revisits how astronauts with roots in Dayton and across Ohio helped shape major U.S. space missions, and invites readers to explore in-depth profiles celebrating the state's outsized role in space exploration.
   

2. Neighbor voices concerns after body found in fire debris (whio.com) — A Jefferson Township home on Calumet Lane that burned on October 2 is now the center of a death investigation after fire crews discovered a body in the debris. Montgomery County deputies were already probing a missing person case tied to the address, leaving neighbors near Dayton anxious and full of questions. Investigators, including the state fire marshal, are still determining what happened.
   

3. Video Premiere: Narcotic Wasteland (decibelmagazine.com) — Metal band Narcotic Wasteland is heading to Dayton as part of its U.S. tour, with a December 18 show scheduled at the Gem. The group is promoting its new single "Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse," which tackles the ongoing fentanyl crisis. Fans in the Dayton area can mark their calendars and follow the band online for ticket and venue details.
   

4. Diesel prices hit beyond the pump (dayton247now.com) — Drivers in Dayton and across Ohio are seeing some relief after the state temporarily suspended its gas tax and the federal government paused diesel excise taxes, though diesel still averages about $6 a gallon. AAA warns that high diesel costs are still pushing up prices for groceries, shipping, restaurants and farm operations, meaning Dayton households may feel the impact at the checkout line for some time.
   

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  • Is this anyone's cat?
    It has been hanging around my house for about a week now. She's definitely a pet that got out or was dumped. Recommendations for a rescue or foster… (Nextdoor Eastern Hills)
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    Anyone know where she? Belongs? Very friendly No microchip (Nextdoor Belmont)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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