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In today's newsletter:

  • How one Dayton charter school jumped a full star on state scores.
  • How Dayton plans to better protect kids in local group homes
  • Want the new Dayton Dragons plate that gives back locally?

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

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 48.
  • Saturday: Beautiful with plenty of sun, with a high of 73 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Principal celebrates Emerson Academy's academic progress after jump in Ohio School Report Card score (k991fm.com) — Emerson Academy, a tuition-free public charter school in Dayton, has boosted its Ohio School Report Card rating from 2.5 to 3.5 stars and now leads Dayton charter schools in student progress. The principal credits intensive data review, extra help sessions, and new parent engagement efforts with driving the school's academic momentum for local families.
   

2. Dayton officials seek resources for vulnerable youth in local group homes (whio.com) — Dayton's police chief is developing a new program to better support vulnerable youth in the city's many group homes, after officers responded to more than 3,000 calls last year. Partnering with nonprofits like Daybreak and learning from Denver's model, officials aim to reduce crime, improve services, and keep kids connected to supportive communities.
   

3. Dayton Dragons Specialty License Plate Now Available (milb.com) — Dayton Dragons fans can now show their team pride on the road with a new Ohio specialty license plate that also supports local community programs. Each plate sends $25 to the Dragons Foundation, helping fund youth experiences, charitable giving, and community-wide initiatives tied closely to Dayton.
   

4. Resources available for Kettering flood damage victims (wdtn.com) — Kettering residents dealing with Sunday's flooding can now request official damage inspections from the city's Planning and Development Department to support insurance claims and repairs. The city is also directing people to community, county, and state resources for home repairs, sewer backups, tax relief, and more, while Montgomery County gathers damage reports to assess the wider impact.
   

5. Dayton 3-0 for first time since 2015 (dayton247now.com) — University of Dayton football is off to a 3-0 start for the first time since 2015, giving local fans plenty to cheer about. Players and coaches in Dayton say they're staying grounded, focusing on one game at a time as they chase a Pioneer Football League championship.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Travel safely, girls!
    These two Monarchs picked the nastiest day — gloomy, cool, rainy Monday — to break out of their chrysalises. We wouldn't release on such a wet day… (Nextdoor Oak Creek South)
  • Found a loose dog at Lincoln Park last night around 11:00 pm.
    The Bulldog has a chip from Utah. The dog is estimated to be around 4-5 years of age. It is a neutered male. We left a message at the number in Utah… (Nextdoor Brittany Hills/Woodbourne)
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Dayton. Apply here.
  • Cinemark posted a job opening for Theatre Team Member in Dayton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dayton here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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