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In today's newsletter:

  • West Dayton lot cleared after 40 years—what finally made it happen?
  • Police probe shooting on Dayton's Maplelawn Drive; here's what we know.
  • How does Dayton's Young Reese Dude fare on his wrestling-themed EP?

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Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Hot, temps: high: 92, low: 70.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• West Dayton debris pile cleaned up after years of building frustration from neighbors (whio.com) — West Dayton neighbors are finally seeing a long-blighted debris-filled lot on Second Street cleared after decades of neglect, thanks to state funding and pressure on city leaders. Residents who had complained for years say the cleanup dramatically improves their view and quality of life, and more reaction is promised in a televised follow-up report.
   

• At least 1 hurt in shooting in Montgomery County (whio.com) — Dayton police are investigating a shooting on the 100 block of Maplelawn Drive, where at least one person was found with a gunshot wound Monday afternoon. Authorities are still determining the victim's condition and whether this incident is linked to another recent shooting in the same area, with more details expected in an evening newscast.
   

• Young Reese Dude x DiMaggio :: Heel Backlund (rapreviews.com subscription) — A new EP from Dayton emcee Young Reese Dude gets a close listen, pairing gritty boom-bap beats with pro-wrestling samples built around Bob Backlund's 1990s heel turn. The reviewer finds the concept intriguing but says the lyrics and production don't fully deliver, leaving the project feeling dated despite its clever wrestling nods.
   

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  • She's been found!
    If you see our indoor cat Emery, please let me know. She's very sweet and love treats. She took off from our house on Flemington Road. (Nextdoor Normandy Farm)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Ollie's to open new Miami Valley location this week (k991fm.com)

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  • Power has been mostly restored to customers throughout the region after rainy and windy conditions over the weekend (springfieldnewssun.com)

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  • More than 2K remain without power due to storms remnants, power restoration to continue into Monday (springfieldnewssun.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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