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In today's newsletter:

• How could a federal audit shake up UD’s Fastlane program?
• How worried should Dayton families be about holiday norovirus spread?
• How busy is Dayton International Airport as Christmas travelers pour in?

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 49 and low of 27 degrees.
• Sunday: Colder; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 37, low: 24.
• Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 43 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Morning Briefing: Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025 (daytondailynews.com) — Today’s local briefing highlights a funding halt affecting the University of Dayton’s Fastlane consultancy, which could impact services for area manufacturers. You’ll also find updates on Miami County’s 2026 budget, recognition for Dayton-area hospitality leaders, new food options, local sports highlights, and ways to enjoy low-cost holiday activities around the Dayton region.
   

2. Norovirus precautions: Doctors recommend handwashing, staying home if sick (dayton247now.com) — Dayton health experts are warning residents to take extra care against highly contagious norovirus during holiday gatherings, especially when traveling or hosting visitors. Doctors from Premier Health and Greene County Public Health stress staying home when sick, frequent handwashing, and disinfecting high-touch surfaces, and say rest, fluids, and contacting your primary care provider are key if you do get ill.
   

3. Holiday cheer at Dayton airport as travelers reunite (wdtn.com) — Holiday travel is in full swing at Dayton International Airport, where families are reuniting from across the country and overseas just days before Christmas. Travelers praise the airport’s easy navigation and relatively smooth flights, while locals welcome home loved ones, including military service members and grandchildren returning from abroad, adding extra warmth to Dayton’s holiday season.
   

4. Gov. DeWine signs bill aimed at tougher penalties for dangerous dog owners (whio.com) — Ohio has enacted Avery’s Law, increasing penalties and insurance requirements for owners of dangerous dogs, a change partly driven by the fatal mauling of Klonda Richey in her Dayton driveway. The law mandates euthanasia for dogs causing serious injury or death and adds mandatory fines and jail time, aiming to better protect residents statewide from future attacks.
   

📸 Around Dayton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dayton

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Friday December 19

• Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
  Dayton Masonic Center 525 W Riverview Ave Dayton, Ohio 45405
  8:45 pm
• The Taylor Party
  The Brightside Music & Event Venue , 905 E 3rd St , Dayton
  9:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
  Dayton Masonic Center , 525 W Riverview Ave , Dayton
  4:00 pm
• Relentless Fest featuring Miss May I
  The Brightside Music & Event Venue , 905 E 3rd St , Dayton
  6:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Be Hope Sunday Service
  Be Hope Church , 1850 N. Fairfield Rd. , Beavercreek
  9:00 am
• Faircreek Church Sunday Services
  Faircreek Church , 2400 Faircreek Ridge Dr , Fairborn
  9:15 am
• Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
  Dayton Masonic Center 525 W Riverview Ave Dayton, Ohio 45405
  8:45 pm

Monday December 22

• EPA Lead Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP)
  Dayton, OH Calendar Dayton, OH
  8:30 am
• Disco In-fur-no!
  Beavercreek Community Library , 3618 Dayton-Xenia Road , Beavercreek
  11:00 am
• Zumba at Full Circle Wellness
  Full Circle Wellness , 2340 Grange Hall Rd. , Beavercreek
  5:30 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Kiwanis Club of Beavercreek
  Lofino's Senior Center , 3868 Dayton Xenia Rd , Beavercreek
  5:30 pm

Wednesday December 31

• New Year's Eve Silent Disco & Ball Drop
  The Brightside Music & Event Venue , 905 E 3rd St , Dayton
  8:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I would love to see more whole foods stores in the lower income side of town.
  Everyone deserves to have healthy food options. Where do you go for your Organic food options? (Nextdoor College Hill)
• Animal lovers and those that don’t have animals, weigh in please.
  This holiday when invited {jet word. Invited} friends and family members come for the holiday should we lock our dogs and cats up for hours until… (Nextdoor Walnut Hills)

• Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Merchandiser in Dayton. Apply here.
• Walmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Dayton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dayton here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I dreamed I was swimming in a pool of orange soda, but it was just a Fanta-sea.
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