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In today's newsletter:

• What new evidence is emerging in Dayton’s West Fairview Avenue murder trial?
• What sparked the early-morning fire at this Kettering furniture store?
• Want to see the Cannes heist film coming to The Neon?

Also on today's calendar: A Very Crabby Christmas and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Clouds and sun; not as cold, with a high of 36 and low of 31 degrees.
• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 39, low: 34.
• Thursday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 54 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Trial of 2nd defendant in murder of sleeping 12-year-old begins (wdtn.com) — A high-profile Dayton murder case moved forward Monday as jury selection and opening statements began for Javen Conner, accused as the second shooter in the 2024 killing of 12-year-old Isabella Carlos while she slept. Prosecutors say evidence places Conner on West Fairview Avenue during the barrage of gunfire, while his defense questions motive and urges jurors to consider reasonable doubt.
   

2. Kettering appliance store englufed inflames calls for firefighter response (dayton247now.com) — Firefighters responded early Monday to a blaze at Prestige Home Furnishings on South Dixie Drive in Kettering, where smoke was seen coming from the building and crews worked to knock down hot spots. Investigators have not yet determined a cause, and Dayton 24/7 Now says more details will be shared as they become available.
   

3. Ohio-shot heist film starring Josh O'Connor makes Dayton premiere Friday (wdtn.com) — Dayton film fans can catch the Ohio-shot heist movie “The Mastermind” when it opens at The Neon on Friday, Dec. 19. Directed by Kelly Reichardt and filmed largely in Cincinnati, the 1970s-set story follows an unemployed carpenter whose first art heist goes disastrously wrong, and features stars Josh O’Connor, Alana Haim, and Hope Davis.
   

4. Cincinnati man sentenced to 7 years for running Dayton chop shop (wdtn.com) — Federal prosecutors say a Cincinnati man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for running a $1.5 million stolen-vehicle chop shop based in Dayton. Investigators allege he disassembled stolen cars here, moved vehicles across several states, and was caught after trying to re-steal one already recovered by police.
   

5. H.S. Results 12/15: Faust buzzer beater gives Greenon girls win (daytondailynews.com) — High school athletes across the Dayton area turned in big performances Monday night, highlighted by Cassidy Faust’s buzzer-beating three that lifted Greenon’s girls over Northwestern in overtime. The roundup also lists boys and girls basketball and bowling scores and invites local coaches to email results to the Dayton Daily News for future coverage.
   

📸 Around Dayton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dayton

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Wednesday December 17

• Preschool Story Time
  Beavercreek Community Library , 3618 Dayton-Xenia Road , Beavercreek
  10:30 am
• Level UP- Tutoring
  Beavercreek Community Library , 3618 Dayton-Xenia Road , Beavercreek
  4:00 pm
• Greenebucs Club Monthly Evening meeting
  Lofino Plaza , 3868 Dayton-Xenia Road , Beavercreek
  6:00 pm
• Silent Book Club
  Beavercreek Community Library , 3618 Dayton-Xenia Road , Beavercreek
  6:00 pm
• Youth Night - Be Hope Church
  Be Hope Church , 1850 N. Fairfield Rd. , Beavercreek
  6:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• Calling All Yarn Crafters!
  Beavercreek Community Library , 3618 Dayton-Xenia Road , Beavercreek
  10:00 am
• A Very Crabby Christmas
  The Brightside Music & Event Venue , 905 E 3rd St , Dayton
  8:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Candlelight: Classic Rock on Strings
  Dayton Masonic Center , 525 W Riverview Ave , Dayton
  6:15 pm
• 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

• Relentless Fest featuring Miss May I
  The Brightside Music & Event Venue , 905 E 3rd St , Dayton
  6:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
  Dayton Masonic Center 525 W Riverview Ave Dayton, Ohio 45405
  8:45 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  Loki & Delilah, a dog who went missing in Dayton, OH, has been safely reunited with their family after 3 hours, 16 minutes. Message from Owner: … (Nextdoor Belmont)
• I let my indoor /outdoor cat (Pretzel) out yesterday morning.
  I haven't seen him since. I know other neighbors take care of him also. Please let me know if he is ok. (Nextdoor Linden Heights)

• Kettering Health posted a job opening for MM Receiving Tech - Kettering - Material Management - Resource/Days in Dayton. Apply here.
• Molly Maid posted a job opening for House Cleaner - We Provide BEST Training in Dayton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dayton here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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