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In today's newsletter:

  • Why PSA flight attendants rallied at Dayton International Airport this week
  • Which surprising searches topped Dayton’s Google trends in 2025?
  • Dayton-born Jeffrey Kerschner remembered by family and friends

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

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Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Friday: Windy and much colder, with a high of 29 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny; breezy, warmer, temps: high: 50, low: 28.
  • Sunday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 35 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. PSA flight attendants demand better pay amid holiday travel surge (dayton247now.com) — PSA Airlines flight attendants rallied outside Dayton International Airport demanding higher pay and better working conditions as holiday travel ramps up. Union representatives say attendants based here earn far less than mainline American Airlines crews and are struggling to cover basic expenses, while the company has yet to respond publicly to their contract demands.
   

2. Google wraps up 2025 with ‘Year in Search;' What were the top searches in Dayton? (whio.com) — Curious what your neighbors in Dayton were Googling this year? A new breakdown of 2025 “Year in Search” data highlights the city’s top local searches, from hit songs and slang terms to Bengals and Steelers jerseys and big-name concert tickets.
   

3. Jeffrey Kerschner (etcatholic.org) — Family and friends are remembering Jeffrey “Jeff” Kerschner, who was born and married in Dayton before a long career in the dairy industry and a move to Tennessee. The 69‑year‑old Ohio State fan and avid golfer is remembered for his quiet strength, love of family, and joy in the outdoors.
   

4. Indiana man facing felony charges for alleged child sex crimes, incest (wdtn.com) — Dayton readers are being alerted to serious child sex crime charges filed against a 60-year-old man arrested during a traffic stop in Richmond, Indiana, following an investigation by local detectives. Richmond police emphasize their commitment to protecting children and urge anyone with information about crimes against minors to report it, while also sharing national hotline resources for those needing support.
   

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