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    The giant boot outside the L.L. Bean flagship store in Freeport, Maine. The company has announced plans to open a retail location in Beavercreek. CONTRIBUTED
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    Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber celebrates after hitting a double during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Tuesday, July 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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    Report: Schwarber will not join Reds, to remain with Phillies
    The fourth annual Barrett Strong Foundation Christmas Lights Extravaganza and Toy Drive will be held from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. Contributed
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    Steve Levitt, his wife, Crissy, and son, Ian, when the couple became the new owners of Krazy Taco 937, formerly Guerra's Krazy Taco, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. BILL LACKEY/STAFF
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    Springfield’s Krazy Taco closes suddenly
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    These 18 people were indicted in Clark County
    Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, listens during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on Capitol Hill, Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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    Sen. Moreno tries to play dealmaker on health insurance subsidies
    The Aurora Borealis, or northern lights, was visible from Ohio Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. This was in Madison Township in Butler County. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Clark County Municipal Court cases
    Members of the AFWERX Austin team listen to Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I companies pitch their solutions as part of the technical selection process to Phase II during the Virtual Spark Collider and Pitch Bowl in Austin, Texas, March 13, 2020. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordyn Fetter
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    Dayton-area firms fear loss of $89M in federal awards
    In Montgomery County, there have been 143 overdose deaths this year, which is a 12.3% decline compared to the same time period in 2024. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Area overdose deaths down while new trend causes concerns
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    A bicyclist rides past a shiny Christmas tree at the Springfield Esplanade on South Fountain Avenue, between Columbia and High streets, on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, in Springfield. The tree was lit on Nov. 28, 2025. JOSEPH COOKE/STAFF
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    PHOTOS: Christmas decorations standout in downtown Springfield
    Luna Reed, 6, catches some air while sledding on a snow day off school Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 at St. John XXIII School in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    PHOTOS: Snow blankets southwest Ohio on Tuesday, Dec. 2
    A vehicle with evidence markers near its front wheel after a shooting incident in the Sportsplex parking lot near Dayton Road on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025 in Fairborn. MARSHALL GORBY / CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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    PHOTOS: Shooting investigated outside Fairborn SportsPlex
    Owner Tony Satariano looks at decorations at the Santa Display on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at Clifton Mill. The display is dedicated to his mom who died in February. JOSEPH COOKE/STAFF
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    PHOTOS: Holiday set up is underway for The Legendary Lights at Clifton Mill
    The food court at the former Miami Valley Centre Mall in Piqua has been transformed into The Social at Piqua Center, a dining and entertainment destination. NATALIE JONES/STAFF
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    PHOTOS: The Social, a food hall and entertainment facility, is open at the Piqua Center
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    Each year, Fulton Elementary School holds the "Longest Table" event, where all 400-plus students sit to eat a traditional Thanksgiving meal together. Contributed
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    Springfield’s Fulton Elementary students come together before Thanksgiving holiday
    Springfield's School of Innovation where Keifer used to by located. BILL LACKEY/STAFF
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    Springfield School District's School of Innovation. BILL LACKEY/STAFF
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    Springfield’s School of Innovation to close, consolidate with Springfield High School
    People walk along a sidewalk at Central State University campus on Oct. 24, 2024. The university recently reported it has about $26 million in unpaid tuition and fees that is more than a year past due. THOMAS GNAU/STAFF
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    Central State owed about $26M in unpaid tuition, fees
    Global Impact STEM Academy teacher Andrea Keener teachers her students during class. CONTRIBUTED
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    A student at Kenwood Elementary School waves an American flag during a Veterans Day ceremony at the school on Nov. 11, 2025. Hundreds of students in the Springfield City School District came together to honor veterans through a ceremony with special veteran guests and performances and coloring patriotic pictures to be delivered to local restaurants for veterans. Contributed
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    Springfield schools honor veterans through ceremony, kindness
    A sign on Wittenberg University's campus on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, in Springfield. JOSEPH COOKE/STAFF
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    Accreditor places Wittenberg on probation, citing ongoing financial problems
    Brian Kuhn, superintendent of Shawnee Local School District. BILL LACKEY/STAFF
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    Clark-Shawnee plans, talks next step after levy fails for second time
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