11+ mon, 2+ week ago (1113+ words) I bought a new pair of basketball shoes last week " perhaps the first pair of Air Jordans I've ever owned. We'll see if they help my struggling jump shot today at noon. I've played thousands of hours of pickup hoops over the years, wearing out many shoes, so I've had plenty of chances to buy Jordans. I don't know why I've chosen other brands over the years: Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, Derrick Rose, for example. Jordan was my favorite player growing up. For a short time, in middle school, I cared about the NBA and the Chicago Bulls but didn't follow college basketball. When Xavier and then the Cincinnati Bearcats took off in the early 1990s, I shifted toward the college game, though I followed the Bulls throughout the Jordan days. Jordan, of course, played once at UD Arena in an…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago (409+ words) Meet Jenny Michael, a 50-year-old Germantown resident who is owner and co-CEO of Ohlmann Group, a marketing and advertising agency in Dayton. We asked her to tell us about herself: QUESTION: How did you get into that role? Answer: My business partner and I acquired the Ohlmann Group in the fourth quarter of 2024. Q: What led you to this point in your career? Q: Who are a couple of people you think of as your professional board of directors (the folks you go to for advice and support)? My personal board of directors varies upon the need. At the top of the list is my husband, Jason, who brings perspective to every challenge I face. Other go-to people who always have my back and offer incredible guidance include, my business partner, David Bowman and two of my former bosses, Dan McCabe and…...

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11+ mon, 1+ day ago (339+ words) There's an image that comes to mind when I think about community: a long table with people flanking it, standing side by side, their bodies bent over their work. Their heads are down and focused. Their hands at work, creating what would eventually be part of the Seed of Life memorial, honoring the victims lost in the 2019 Oregon District shooting. If you're wondering why I'm talking about 2019 in a letter about 2024, I ask you to trust me. Our history indelibly shapes us. How we respond in the moment, and how we respond after that moment " healing, building connections, creating supports for one another " those things define who we are as people and as a community. The Dayton Daily News is grateful to be part of your community. We're committed to serving you the most important news and information, created by…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago (648+ words) What started in 1975 as a simple yet powerful mission " to provide safety, stability, and well-being to vulnerable youth " has grown into a comprehensive network of services designed to help young people build brighter futures. What started in 1975 as a simple yet powerful mission " to provide safety, stability, and well-being to vulnerable youth " has grown into a comprehensive network of services designed to help young people build brighter futures. The nonprofit is marking its 50th anniversary and over the years has offered thousands of young people a safe place to stay, mental health resources, housing assistance, employment services, LGBTQIA+ support, parenting programs, and more. Last year Daybreak served 499 young people, and in the coming year, expects to help even more. So do the donations from our "Make a Difference" readers over many years. Daybreak's Emergency Youth Shelter and onsite transitional housing apartments…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago (699+ words) Good morning and welcome to another Friday edition of the Dayton Daily News Sports update! High school football season is over and Ohio State is still a week away from its first home playoff game, but the Bengals play twice in seven days after a fun win in Dallas and have had no problem generating headlines this week. The transfer portal is open though, and that impacts both the Buckeyes and our numerous local high school graduates playing college football at the highest level across the country. Here's what you need to know heading into the weekend: Joe Burrow persevering on and off the field this week It kind of feels like the Bengals' star quarterback can't win for losing in 2024. While putting up another great performance for a national television audience and actually getting his team a win this…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago (704+ words) A pancake may not seem very impressive, but in the hands of Janaki Venkayya, it has become a community powerhouse. Thirty-five years ago, the Beavercreek woman determined to tackle the problem of hunger and homelessness in the Miami Valley by raising awareness and funds through a one-day pancake brunch. She dubbed it the "Day of Caring," and enlisted the aid of 12 churches and 250 volunteers who served as many as 3,000 breakfasts that first year and raised $8,000. Now, 35 years later, the event has become a beloved annual tradition with dozens of churches and service organizations involved. On Sunday, Feb. 23, an estimated 4,000 guests will chow down on pancakes and sausage in an effort to help those less fortunate. "The uncertainty about the future is greater today than when we started 34 years ago," Venkayya said. "Nowadays we don't even know who could be standing…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago (736+ words) This week that includes our investigation into the U.S. Air Force tearing down a historic home on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base that they renovated not too long ago; a roundup of major legislation passed by Ohio lawmakers; and a look at the contributions of Culture Works to the Dayton region's arts scene. Do you have a news tip or an issue you think our reporters should look into? Contact me at [email protected], or you can use our anonymous tipline. Air Force tears down historic WPAFB house after $1.2M renovation About a decade ago, we reported that the U.S. Air Force had spent more than a million dollars to renovate a historic home on Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Now we are reporting the Air Force has torn the place down. " The House: The Charles Taylor house is named after the Wright Brothers' mechanic,…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago (479+ words) The Dayton Contemporary Dance Company presents "Fantastic Forwards" April 26-27 at the Victoria Theatre. Dayton Contemporary Dance Company will present three world premieres illuminating themes of mental health, resilience, survival and community in their spring concert happening Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 at the Victoria Theatre. Titled "Fantastic Forwards," the concert aims to represent DCDC's ongoing commitment to push artistic boundaries while honoring its roots. Here is an overview of the concert's world premieres: Choreographed by Ray Mercer, "Mental" brings the unseen battle of mental health to the stage. DCDC company member Aaron J. Frisby will open the routine in a powerful solo representing the struggle of a Black man wrestling with his own emotions " his thoughts surrounded by voices that haunt, push, and pull. "Mercer's aptly-named piece sheds light on the weight of mental health battles, especially in spaces where vulnerability…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago (566+ words) Some 136 newspapers in the United States have closed in the past year, news deserts are expanding and web traffic to the nation's top newspapers has dropped markedly this decade, according to a report issued Monday that struggles to find hope for the beleaguered news industry. While entrepreneurs are launching digital news sites, often backed by philanthropies, they haven't sprouted at a rate that makes up for the losses, the report from Northwestern University said. Taking a step back for an even broader look at the industry is even more troubling. Since 2005, the numbers of newspapers published in the United States has dropped from 7,325 in 2005 to 4,490 now, said the Medill State of Local News report. Daily newspaper circulation that averaged between 50 and 60 million people at the turn of the century now stands at just over 15 million. An estimated 365,460 people worked at…...