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In today's newsletter:

• How a UD historian says medieval peasants out-partied our modern holidays
• How a Dayton gas station robbery led to two juvenile arrests
• How two Dayton neighbors are turning Smithville Road into a joy route

Also on today's calendar: New Year's Eve Silent Disco & Ball Drop and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Cloudy, windy and much colder, with a high of 29 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Tuesday: Chilly with clouds and sun, temps: high: 29, low: 25.
• Wednesday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 34 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Medieval peasants probably enjoyed their holiday festivities more than you do (cdapress.com) — A University of Dayton history professor walks readers through how medieval peasants worked, slept, and celebrated Christmas, revealing that their holiday season stretched for weeks of feasting and festivity. Her perspective from right here in Dayton offers a fun contrast between our rushed modern holidays and the slower, ritual-filled celebrations of centuries past.
   

2. Armed robbery at Shell station leads to arrest of two juveniles (wdtn.com) — Police responded to an armed robbery at the Shell station on Old Troy Pike in Dayton, where masked suspects allegedly robbed several juveniles at gunpoint. After a multijurisdictional search involving Montgomery County deputies and nearby departments, two juveniles were arrested and booked in connection with the robbery. The investigation remains active, and authorities are still working to identify any additional suspects.
   

3. Local duo aims to inspire positivity through random acts of kindness in Dayton community (dayton247now.com) — Two Dayton Pet Care owners are turning heads along Smithville Road with their new Pawsitivity Patrol, cruising the neighborhood in costume to hand out free gifts and uplifting notes. Inspired by a family hardship, they’re sharing their random acts of kindness online and hope more Dayton neighbors will join in spreading encouragement during tough times.
   

4. Woman injured after U-turn crash at Dayton intersection (whio.com) — A woman was seriously injured in a U-turn crash on Third Street near South June Street in Dayton late Friday afternoon. Police say an SUV attempted a U-turn from the curb lane and collided head-on with another car whose headlights were reportedly off in the dark. The woman was taken to a local hospital, and the crash remains under investigation.
   

📸 Around Dayton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dayton

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Wednesday December 31

• Noon Year's Eve
  Beavercreek Community Library , 3618 Dayton-Xenia Road , Beavercreek
  11:30 am
• New Year's Eve Silent Disco & Ball Drop
  The Brightside Music & Event Venue , 905 E 3rd St , Dayton
  8:30 pm

Thursday January 1

• New Year Blind Box
  Beavercreek Community Library , 3618 Dayton-Xenia Road , Beavercreek

Saturday January 3

• Wii Play Day
  Beavercreek Community Library , 3618 Dayton-Xenia Road , Beavercreek
  12:30 pm
• Wolf Moon Howl
  Beavercreek Community Library , 3618 Dayton-Xenia Road , Beavercreek
  6:00 pm

Monday January 5

• Baby Story Time
  Beavercreek Community Library , 3618 Dayton-Xenia Road , Beavercreek
  10:30 am
• Everyone Can Exercise!
  Beavercreek Community Library , 3618 Dayton-Xenia Road , Beavercreek
  12:30 pm

Tuesday January 6

• EPA Lead Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP)
  Dayton, OH Calendar Dayton, OH
  8:30 am
• Toddler Story Time
  Beavercreek Community Library , 3618 Dayton-Xenia Road , Beavercreek
  10:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday December 29

• Choose Your Own Adventure Read-Aloud Book Club
  Beavercreek Community Library , 3618 Dayton-Xenia Road , Beavercreek
  5:00 pm
• Zumba at Full Circle Wellness
  Full Circle Wellness , 2340 Grange Hall Rd. , Beavercreek
  5:30 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Noon Year's Eve
  Beavercreek Community Library , 3618 Dayton-Xenia Road , Beavercreek
  11:30 am

Thursday January 1

• New Year Blind Box
  Beavercreek Community Library , 3618 Dayton-Xenia Road , Beavercreek

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• I hope everyone had a happy and beautiful holiday!
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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