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Who is Jonathan Dayton?
Have you ever wondered where Dayton got it's name? We did, and Northmont H.S. senior Cody Shuster volunteered to find out and tell us.
Protect Your Family From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning has tragically taken three children from our community. Please take precautions to keep yourself and your family safe.
Seven ways families can protect themselves from carbon monoxide poisoning
Dayton Children's and Safe Kids Greater Dayton give seven precautions against CO poisoning.
Victoria Theatre Association Announces 2015-2016 Shows
Some of the most Tony award winning musicals makeup the 2015-16 Premier Health Broadway Series of the Victoria Theatre Association., including the megahit ''Disney's The Lion King''.
Decoy Art Studio Invites You To Get #Creative
Tabitha Guidone opened Decoy Art Studio in 2012, was recently named Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce Young Professional of the Year, and received a 2015 Eclipse Integrity Award.
Five ways to protect your child from these numbing temperatures
Snow is tempting but these temperatures are nothing to play with. Stacy Porter from Dayton Children's gives some helpful advice to Dayton area parents.
How My Favorite Color Became Green
Looking for a colorful show to share with your family? Check out the hilarious ''Pinkalicious'' coming to the Victoria Theater on Saturday, Feb. 21. This tale about a girl who goes pink overboard is hysterical and fabulous fun for all ages.
Adopt a Dayton Pet
Sharing your home with a dog or cat can bring so much joy, humor, and love to your life. If you are thinking about pet ownership, please check out one of these shelters or rescues today!
Valentine's Entree: Quick Braised Fish and Shellfish
In case you find the idea of dining out on Valentine's Day daunting, Chef Wiley of Meadowlark is here to show you how to melt the heart of your Valentine - with an entree you can prepare - at home!
Valentine's First Course: Naval Oranges & Castelventrano
In case you find the idea of dining out on Valentine's Day daunting, Chef Wiley of Meadowlark is here to show you how to prepare a first course that will sweep your Valentine off his or her feet - at home!
The Dayton Art Institute Announces New Hours, Effective February 1
Beginning February 1, museum hours will be: Tuesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon – 5 p.m., with extended hours until 8 p.m. on Thursday evenings.
Singing Valentines: The Perfect Gift
Do something special for your special someone, a fellow worker, a teacher, or a family members by ordering a Singing Valentine.
Juice Box Jams with Big Bang Boom
Take your kids to their first rock concert! Big Bang Boom is creative kid's music that families can enjoy together.
Ask Not What Dayton Can Do For You
Ask what you can do to get involved and help your community in 2015...There are hundreds of civic and non-profit organizations in the Dayton region that want and need our help to make a positive impact in our community.
Dayton Children's is stepping up to meet record levels of visits
Flu, seasonal viruses sending hundreds to emergency department. Dayton Children's is taking swift and innovative action to address this spike in patients, while providing compassionate, comprehensive care.
Moore Dessert Please Collecting Toys for Tots
Moore Dessert Please are offering one FREE cupcake for each new toy donated in their Toys for Tots bin through December 15th. Please help those in need and enjoy a sweet reward for being generous.
Nelly Cuddles® Holiday Gifts
Made here in Ohio, Nelly Packs® are microwavable body warmers, and Nelly Cuddles® are microwavable stuffed animals for kids.
Our Dayton Grande Illumination Tradition
Every year since 1985 I've gone with a group of relatives to downtown Dayton for the Grande Illumination and a picture with Santa Claus on Friday night.
The Perfect Turkey Awaits... Brining Basics
Every year there is a debate to baste or to brine. Be the envy of the table this year with a moist turkey, not some dried, chewy old bird.
A Holiday Wish from the Animals
If these animals could talk, they'd tell you their one wish is to find a loving home and family.

































