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Hello Dayton! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How one Dayton family saved $12,000 using local library "things"
  • Dayton-linked worship leader convicted in shocking murder of his wife
  • How will Dayton slow Drake's 600-yard offense this Saturday?

Also on today's calendar: Millenial Mixtape - The Soundtrack of a Generation and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Cloudy with showers around, temps: high: 72, low: 51.
  • Saturday: Some sun, with a high of 67 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Americans are borrowing expensive items for free. Here's where (centraloregondaily.com) — A Dayton mother has saved about $12,000 in two years by borrowing tools, cleaning equipment, and even a pottery wheel from nearby libraries instead of buying them. Her favorite stop is Wright Memorial Public Library in Oakwood, whose growing "Library of Things" lets local families try everything from pressure washers to museum passes at no cost.
   

2. Former worship leader, American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn found guilty of wife's murder (heartlandernews.com) — A former Ohio worship leader and one-time American Idol contestant has been found guilty of murdering his wife after a trial that heavily involved testimony from his former mistress. The case is closely tied to Christian Life Center in Dayton, where both served in worship ministry, and has deeply affected members connected to the multigenerational church community.
   

3. Dayton opens PFL play at Drake, looks to slow Bulldogs after 600-yard outburst (dayton247now.com) — Dayton football fans can look ahead to Saturday's 1 p.m. road kickoff at Drake as the Flyers open Pioneer Football League play after a bye week. Coming off a strong 3-0 start, the team is focused on slowing a Drake offense that just racked up more than 600 yards and keeping its PFL title hopes on track.
   

4. GE Aerospace, Foundation Donate Nearly $1M for SW Ohio Workforce Programs (geaerospace.com) — Southwest Ohio residents from Cincinnati to Dayton will see nearly $1 million in new GE Aerospace and foundation funding to expand aerospace and manufacturing workforce training. The investment boosts programs at Sinclair College and other partners, and even sends aerospace magazines to public middle school libraries up to Dayton to spark students' interest in future aviation careers.
   

5. Students Develop a Drone that Carries Double Its Weight (tomorrowsworldtoday.com) — A cutting-edge drone competition at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton recently showcased a Texas A&M team whose 50‑pound aircraft carried 110 pounds over a four‑nautical‑mile course. While the technology was developed elsewhere, the event underscores Dayton's ongoing role in aviation innovation and could hint at future uses in disaster response and surveillance that matter nationwide.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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