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What's up Dayton! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could that “warrant” phone call actually be a Dayton scammer?
  • How 50 Dayton kids got brand-new beds in one day
  • How Dayton volunteers helped make Wreaths Across America’s biggest year yet

Also on today's calendar: Andrew Gabbard / Motel Beds / Me Tiime and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Daytonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Sunday: Brisk and very cold, with a high of 12 and low of -1 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Decreasing clouds; quite cold, temps: high: 25, low: 16.
  • Tuesday: Clouds and sun; not as cold, with a high of 37 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Dayton PD warn of scam targeting Miami Valley residents (wdtn.com) — Dayton Police are alerting residents that scammers are calling people in the Miami Valley, falsely claiming warrants or missed court dates and demanding money over the phone. Officers stress that real law enforcement will never request payment or financial details this way, and urge anyone who gets such a call to hang up and report it using local non-emergency numbers.
   

2. 50 children received new beds with support from several local organizations, businesses (whio.com) — Fifty Dayton children now have brand-new beds thanks to the Hope to Dream event, Morris Furniture, United Way of Greater Dayton, and Secret Smiles of Dayton. Local volunteers and nonprofits teamed up to deliver custom beds, bedding, and gifts, giving kids safe, personal spaces to sleep and easing the burden on families across the city.
   

3. Dayton National Cemetery's Wreaths Across America sees largest turnout yet (dayton247now.com) — Hundreds of volunteers braved the snow to lay more than 8,000 wreaths at Dayton National Cemetery, marking the largest Wreaths Across America turnout yet. Organizers are already inviting Dayton-area residents to next year’s ceremony on December 19 and a January 24 cleanup, and are running a sponsor-one-get-one wreath offer through December 31.
   

4. Chaminade Julienne Catholic H.S. raises $25M during ‘Ascend' campaign (daytondailynews.com) — Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School in downtown Dayton has completed its “Ascend” campaign, raising $25 million to expand its campus, boost student services, and strengthen its neighborhood footprint. Funds are supporting new buildings, counseling and social-emotional services, scholarships, special education, English language learners, and teacher development, all aimed at serving a diverse mix of students from across the Dayton region.
   

5. Hundreds of Scouts learn about cybersecurity at Air Force museum (daytondailynews.com) — Dayton-area Scout leaders brought hundreds of kids to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force for hands-on workshops on cybersecurity and new tech-focused merit badges. Local Scouts from the Miami Valley and Tecumseh councils explored online safety, cyber careers, and STEM innovations tied to nearby Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, while experts stressed how digital skills protect families, schools, and future workplaces.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found at River Commons Apts.
    on Helena. Has been here about a month or so. Still no clue of owner. He's still intact, sweet and partially trained. (Nextdoor McCook Field)
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    For more information, please search on your favorite browser on: working while on disability Yes, you can work while receiving Social Security… (Nextdoor Benchwood Dr)
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Ok Dayton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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