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Salar Is Reopening!

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After a devastating fire that forced the local restaurant to shut down temporarily, Salar Restaurant and Lounge, located at 400 E. Fifth St. in Dayton, Ohio, will once again welcome the public on Sept. 27, beginning with three days of soft opening activities from Thursday through Saturday, followed by a grand opening party on Sept. 30 and regular service on Oct. 1.

“We are so grateful to everyone who has helped us rejoin Dayton’s culinary scene,” says Salar owner and executive chef Margot Blondet. “Everyone involved in reopening this labor of love has worked extremely hard to get us cooking again. We’re back with renewed energy and creativity as we provide the city’s residents and visitors a beautiful restaurant to gather with family, friends and colleagues to create new memories.”

The soft opening days will serve as fundraisers for Dayton Children’s Hospital’s Burn Program to help provide burn kits to families in-need that financially cannot afford to purchase the necessary medical supplies to treat injuries. Tickets are priced $10 per person, not including food, beverage, tax and gratuity. Reservations can be made online at salarrestaurant.com/event-tickets; space will be limited. Blondet has curated a selection of fan-favorite dishes for the soft opening days.

Salar with celebrate its grand opening with a special event on Sept. 30 from 5-7 pm. Tickets are required and can be made online at salarrestaurant.com/event-tickets. Complimentary food, beverages and live entertainment will enliven the ambiance. Salar will remain open until 9:30 pm, offering a select number of dishes and cocktails that restaurant fans have come to love.

Beginning Oct. 1, Salar will be open seven days a week. The bar will open at 4 pm and the kitchen will be open at 5 pm daily. More information regarding hours will be available at salarrestaurant.com.

Deals for Pepperoni Pizza Day!

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Today, Sept. 20, is National Pepperoni Pizza Day!

Did you know

  • Pepperoni is America’s favorite topping (66%)
  • The other top 3 toppings are sausage (59%), mushrooms (53%) and bacon (51%)
  • 3 percent of Americans would rather eat pizza than have a boyfriend or girlfriend
  • Over 3 billion pizzas are sold in the U.S. each year
  • Super Bowl Sunday is most popular day to eat pizza
  • Halloween is 2nd most popular day to eat pizza
  • The average American consumes 23 pounds of pizza each year

Pizza Deals for National Pepperoni Pizza Day

Pizza Hut
The deal: Buy any large menu-priced pizza and you can grab a $1 medium pepperoni pizza with the code “PEPPERONI2018.”
When: September 20

Domino’s
The deal: Grab the “Mix & Match” offer, which will get you two or more pizzas, pastas, bread bites, boneless chicken wings, and more for $5.99 each.
When: Ongoing

Papa John’s
The deal: Drop the code “PAPATRACK” and you’ll land 25% off any regularly-priced pizza purchased online.
When: Ongoing

Little Caesars
The deal: It’s pepperoni and then some. Get the limited-edition 5 Meat Feast pizza for just $9.
When: Ongoing

Cicis
The deal: Have yourself a pizza party with a medium pepperoni pizza to-go for $3.99. You can grab up to three per order.
When: September 20

We reached out to locally owned pizza stores, but did not get any answers for local deals.

Other Free Food & Deals on National Pepperoni Pizza Day

McDonald’s
The deal: Steer the car toward the Golden Arches because the roadside beacon is offering free fries on Fridays and $1 sandwiches any day from now through September 30. Both deals can be found on the McDonald’s mobile app.
When: Ongoing, but frequency varies by deal

Moe’s Southwest Grill
The deal: It’s Free Queso Day, and that means everyone is getting free queso and chips just for stopping into Moe’s.
When: September 20

Wendy’s
The deal: For a limited time, you can treat yourself to a 50-cent Frosty. You should probably dip some of those free fries from Ronald into the Frosty.
When: Ongoing

Dairy Queen
The deal: Use the DQ app to land a burger and a Blizzard for just $4. Hurry, before blizzards are a dirty word again. (And don’t forget you can get a totally free Blizzard for downloading the DQ mobile app.)
When: Ongoing

Panda Express
The deal: To celebrate the return of the Panda’s Honey Sesame Chicken Breast, get $3 off any online order of $5 or more with the code “HONEYISBACK.”
When: Through October 31

Jersey Mike’s
The deal: Every day this month you can get 10% off your order and a chance to win college football tickets when you use the code “SUBABOVE10.”
When: Through September 30

Land Acquisition Will Grow Wesleyan MetroPark Nearly 50 Acres

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On August 18 Five Rivers MetroParks closed on a land acquisition deal that will significantly expand the footprint of Wesleyan MetroPark. The land was purchased from the Calvary Mission Church through a Clean Ohio conservation grant and a significant donation from the church.

Grant funds totaled $311,000 and $215,000 was applied to the purchase of the property.

 

“Calvary Mission Church dreamed of this green space becoming a destination where the community could enjoy the outdoors,” said Eric Sauer, MetroParks planning manager. “By incorporating this space into an existing MetroPark, we can expand park amenities and connect trails, in addition to activating the space and making it accessible to the community, which is what the church envisioned.”

 

The 45.8 acres of acquired land contains ponds and portions of the Wolf Creek, which would offer new fishing and recreation opportunities to park visitors. The addition of this land also could help close a portion of a five-mile gap in the Wolf Creek bike trail and allow MetroParks’ conservation team to improve the land’s ecosystems.

 

“As part of MetroParks’ 10-year comprehensive master plan, we asked the community what they want to see from their MetroParks during public site plan meetings,” Sauer said. “We will do the same thing with Wesleyan MetroPark, considering the substantial addition of this new green space.”

 

MetroParks will begin the process over the next several months of cleaning up the space and selecting entrances that ensure neighborhood pedestrians have access to the area. MetroParks rangers will monitor the area, which will be considered one of MetroParks’ conservation areas until a community-based site plan can be completed. These natural areas are managed so that habitat for plants and wildlife take precedence.

 

Wesleyan MetroPark, located at 1441 Wesleyan Road, is home to Adventure Central and is one of Five Rivers MetroParks’ 18 clean, safe parks. Adventure Central is the result of a partnership among Five Rivers MetroParks, The Ohio State University Extension and 4-H Youth Development. Adventure Central’s positive youth development partnership is based on a proven model of long-term commitment and high touch integrated with opportunities to connect with nature. The result: strengthened values, lasting life skills and both an eagerness and confidence to explore life’s possibilities by building trusting and positive relationships with caring adults for the purpose of connecting youth and their parents with nature.

 

Free Family Concert Tonight

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Jim Gill believes in the power of play. The award-winning musician, who will perform a free concert at the Dayton Metro Library, has unique credentials among children’s artists. He is a child development specialist, having completed his graduate studies in child development, with a special emphasis on the study of play. Jim Gill’s Campaign for Play Concert is Tuesday, September 18, 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Eichelberger Forum, 215 E. Third Street. The free event is an opportunity for the whole family play together.

A pre-concert storytime activity is offered 5:30-6:00 p.m.

“Families who arrive early can join our pre-concert activity to get geared up for the main event, and each child will get a special gift to take home,” said Julie Buchanan, Programming Manager. “ Advance registration is appreciated for the pre-concert activity. Call (937) 463-2665 or register at DaytonMetroLibrary.org/Events.

 

Jim Gill’s concerts are more than just a show to watch. He strums energetic rhythms on his banjo while the audience claps, sings, and dances to the silly and inspiring musical games he creates. Children, parents, and grandparents are all encouraged to sing and play together.

 

“Mr. Gill is a favorite among Librarians,” said Buchanan. “He has received five separate awards from the American Library Association for his recordings and books over the years.”

 

Gill has seven award-winning CDs of music play for young children. He is also the author of two children’s books. His unique writing style – combining word play and movement into songs – was inspired by 20 years of experience creating and leading play groups for families with children with special needs. He led weekly music play programs at numerous therapeutic and family support agencies in the Chicago area.

 

The Library concert is supported by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from Ohio Arts Council and the Crane Group.

 

For more information, visit the Events Calendar at DaytonMetroLibrary.org/Events or call (937) 463-2665.

 

 

Free Cake to Celebrate 71st Anniversary of U.S. Air Force

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To celebrate the 71st anniversary of the formation of the U.S. Air Force as a separate branch of the armed forces, the Air Force Museum Store will be serving free birthday cake to all guests that enter the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force the morning of Tuesday, September 18th.

 

“We celebrate the birthday of the U.S. Air Force with a big cake every year, and our guests really enjoy it so it goes fast.  The sooner you get here the better,” stated Melinda Lawrence, Director of Store Operations for the Air Force Museum Store.

About the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, is the world’s largest military aviation museum.  With free admission and parking, the museum features more than 360 aerospace vehicles and missiles and thousands of artifacts amid more than 19 acres of indoor exhibit space.  Each year about one million visitors from around the world come to the museum.  For more information, visit www.nationalmuseum.af.mil.

National Museum of the United States Air Force
1100 Spaatz St, Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 255-3286
Open Daily 9am – 5pm

Free Concert at Dayton Society of Artists

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Featuring COCOA – also known as the Composers of Ohio Cooperative for Acousic music. Original music for Brass Quintet by area composers from young to young at heart as played by Chris Jeffery, Chris Braun, Mary Emery, Rich Begel, and Tim Olt. New music also for the Viola played by Sheridan Currie; Hammered Dulcimer, by Amanda Roberts; English Horn by Candy Morris; Violin by Moria Levant; and String Bass by Chris Berg will be performed.

Miami Valley Sports Festival

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The Miami Valley Sports Festival brings together multiple sports and people to celebrate Sport, Fitness, Health and Wellness in the Miami Valley. The Sports represented include Taekwondo, Karate, Kung Fu, Fencing,  Wrestling, Soccer, Boxing, Power Lifting, Judo, PowerX, Jiu Jitsu, Baseball and much more.

TEDxDayton Speakers Revealed

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 The TEDxDayton  lineup of speakers for this year’s event was announced last night. All are from or connected to the Dayton area and were selected from a rigorous application and audition process. They’re coming to the stage in the TED spirit of ideas worth spreading and sharing. “We’re really happy about this year’s lineup, and are proud of the hard work our speakers have put into getting ready for the talk of their lives,” said John Owen, co-chair of this year’s event. “Nearly 200 people applied to give talks this year. We’re working with an outstanding group.”

 

Here are the people who will appear on this year’s TEDxDayton stage:

 

  • Amateur photographer Adam Alonzo will talk about how to see and appreciate the beauty all around us.
  • Performer Montrea Blackshear will lead Dayton’s own TRSS Drum Corps in a show-stopping blizzard of percussion.
  • Tiffany Clark, a painter and mural artist, will talk about how creating public art helped her beat drug addiction.
  • Educator Kevin “Mister C” Cornell will show how to get kids excited about learning science.
  • Radio personality Faith Daniels will talk about the dangers of depression within the broadcast industry.
  • Attorney Barbara Duncombe will talk about her career journey from typist to rainmaker, fighting gender bias along the way.
  • Mark Fogel, a former Air Force pilot, will talk about how trust is built between a jet-fighter pilot and his wingman.
  • Student and TEDxYouth@Dayton performer Shawn Gardner will perform one of his own original spoken-word compositions.
  • Student and TEDxYouth@Dayton performer Yash Gupta will perform his special brand of beatbox.
  • Physician Andre Harris will talk about how hormones can affect our health, happiness – and sex life.
  • Elizabeth Horner will talk about the journey a family takes when a child tells their parents they’re transgender.
  • Survivor John-Michael Lander will talk about the hidden world of sexual abuse of elite male athletes.
  • Organizer Rose Lounsbury will talk about how to strip away all the clutter that surrounds you and live a minimalist lifestyle.
  • Journalist Ray Marcano will talk about the two things that are the greatest threats to American democracy.
  • Engineer Dennis Ong will unlock the mysterious workings of the next great change in cybersecurity – blockchain.
  • Tony Award-winning actor Alice Ripley will talk about how she transforms into a character, and how to apply those skills to your own life.
  • Michael Roush will talk about all the things he’s learned about life, family and love from his autistic daughter.
  • Programmer Adam Sobol will talk about how technology can help people with dementia continue to lead fulfilling lives.
  • Veterinarian Julie Servaites will talk about what doctors who treat animals can teach us about how to have a good death.
  • Flight enthusiast Andrew Shepherd will talk about how to get Americans excited again about the wonders of flight.
  • Teacher Stephanie VanHouten will talk about better, more creative ways to educate kindergartners and help make them valuable future citizens.

 

TEDxDayton is 1-6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at the Victoria Theatre in downtown Dayton. According to event organizers there are about 300 tickets left for the event.  To buy tickets, go to http://www.tedxdayton.com and follow the link to Ticket Center Stage.

 

Once A Year Art Sale

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Vicki Rulli and Tom Heaphey met in 1998 while working together in Columbus, Ohio, and started their business in 2004 primarily as a photographic studio. Their business evolved focusing on their artwork, as well as some amazing collaborations with other artists, designers, non-profits, and small creative companies.

When Vicki and Tom moved to Springfield, Ohio in 2006 they knew it was the place to headquarter their business and raise their family. According to their website, “with a diverse economy and population, as well as more museums than McDonalds, a Frank Lloyd Wright house (Westcott House), a symphony, bike trails and kayak runs, an active group of working artists, and countless other cultural and outdoor activities, Springfield fostered the type of working and living space they wanted to be a part of.”

 

Together they created Itinerant Studio – a production art studio creating original and limited edition mixed media works using a variety of techniques and materials that serves the design and wholesale trade.  They create everything in house, with their own wood shop, print shop and framing operation in their 100 year old 35,000 warehouse. Usually they  sells art to designers, hotels and boutiques all over the world, but once a year they open up their studio to the public to purchase artwork at up to a 90% discount on discontinued collections and studio seconds.

The auction will feature over 100 original and limited edition mixed media works in a variety of sizes, techniques and materials, including recycled aluminum, sustainably harvested birch wood, acrylic and Italian fresco.  Proceeds from the auction will benefit  the Wescott House in Springfield.

Itinerant Studio

149 West Jefferson, Springfield, OH 45506

Sale & Auction:  Thursday, Sept 13th 6 -9pm

Free admission. Wine & beer served.

Food trucks: Thai1On and Raging Bull Wood Fired Pizza. Live

Music: Django Hatch.

 

 

Spicy Food Makes for A Hell Night Dinner

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What do you get when you pair a powerhouse event host, a celebrity chef, and a state of the art culinary venue over Halloween weekend?  HELL NIGHT.  The setting of Fairborn, Ohio was chosen for its history of celebrating Halloween in a big way. Spark Fairborn is a newly built, lavish co-working space and kitchen incubator nestled in the heart of Main Street.

 

This is more than a food event.  This will be a food experience.  If you like spicy food, celebrity Chef Anthony Head, also known as “The People’s Chef” is about to make your nightmares come true.   Based off of Dante’s Inferno, the menu will consist of nine “Levels of Hell”, tapas which will leave you in tears from pleasure and pain. The event will also feature dance music, lights, ghoulish entertainment, and contests throughout the evening.

“We didn’t want to just have a food event”, said Charlynda Scales, co-owner of OH Taste Marketing, which helps grow local food businesses as well as hosts themed food experiences like Hell Night. “Matt Dunn (co-owner) and I want to host events people won’t stop talking about for months on end. It’s about pairing the best chefs in the area with local food products and experts in marketing.”

 

Hell Night will also be a chance to crown a winner of the Hot as Hell Spicy Food eating contest. Anyone can join (age 21+), but only the first ten entries online will be accepted. Safety waivers will need to be signed the day of the contest. An award (to be determined) will also be given for Best Costume if patrons choose to participate.

Tickets are $45 per person or $65 for VIP tickets that include one free drink ticket and a swag bag as your momento of the hellish night of gluttony.

Tickets or entry into the Spicy food eating contest can be reserved online.

Ladyfest Dayton

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Ladyfest Dayton hopes to bring together and inspire people through music, art, and education. While the festival itself is a celebration of women in the arts, we hope to provide a safe and welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of gender identity.

UpDayton Announces New Executive Director

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UpDayton is proud to announce its new Executive Director, Lauren White, who replaces former Director, AJ Ferguson. Lauren is a Dayton, Ohio native and the co-founder of Indigo Life Media, an entertainment network and media agency, and a founding member of Nucleus Co-share, a nonprofit co-working space located in the Oregon District.

 

“I’m excited to be part of awakening more people to their impact in the community. I believe when we create together we form a lasting bond that can withstand any challenge that may face our community.” – Lauren White

 

Lauren’s passion for giving back and her tiresome work creating video and film to share local stories of hope and recovery make her the perfect fit for UpDayton. “I am very excited to have Lauren on board as our new Executive Director” says Board Chair, Michelle Ton. “ We have full confidence in her ability to help drive our vision for UpDayton and to continue its growth into the next 10 years!”

 

Lauren hopes to see UpDayton become the go-to resource for unleashing young professional talent and continuing to be a network of support and excitement where former project leaders re-engage to support those up and coming.

 

Get to know Lauren and her passion for Dayton.

 

Tell us a little about yourself. How long have you lived in Dayton?

I grew up in the Dayton region and came back shortly after college. I live and breathe community and connection. I am also an entrepreneur.

 

Are you involved with other nonprofits or local organizations in Dayton?

 

I choose to be laser-focused in my commitments so I am effectively contributing. The main organization I give of my time and support is FOA Families of Addicts with marketing and occasional event planning.

 

What is it about Dayton that inspires you?

 

The people always make a place what it is. In Dayton the smallest idea is greeted with tons of enthusiastic energy. That to me is special. Everyone in Dayton can make a difference.

 

Why did you decide to take on this position?

 

I had recently moved back to Dayton and was the classic cynic who wanted to just leave for a big city that had more going on. Then I was invited to the 2013 summit. This guy kindly greeted me to ask what I wanted to be up to. After I told him my desire to move away from Dayton he kindly said, “Well we’re all here to create the Dayton we want. What would you change?” It was a pretty profound moment where I awoke to my potential in helping make the city what I wanted instead of thinking that was outside my control.

 

What support do you want to see from the community? How would you like to see them get involved?

 

Show up. Share your ideas, visions, needs. Support others in their endeavors with excitement. Embrace any risk or potential failure. Turn your complaint into solutions. Dare to try.

What are some of your favorite UpDayton projects? Present or past?

 

Dayton Inspires is my favorite because of how simple and effective it is. It’s a project that has an evergreen lifespan where people continuously feel part of it through the murals or hashtag. Even celebrities who visit take their photo at the mural!

 

What do you feel is the biggest misperception of Dayton and how would UpDayton change that perception?

 

People think Dayton doesn’t have anything going for itself. I hear people defend Dayton by talking about our rich history. While our history is great, I want to see us live into the future of Dayton through UpDayton projects. Dayton is a city where everyone can make a difference.

 

For more information on UpDayton and how you can get involved, visit our website at https://updayton.org/ and follow us on social media.

Have You Heard About The Ohio Buckeye Candy Trail?

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Ohio Buckeye Candy Trail

This trail provides the ultimate opportunity to devour Ohio’s most beloved candy tradition – the buckeye! Named after the nut from the buckeye tree, this delectable treat is simple and sweet with just two components – peanut butter and chocolate!
 The Ohio Buckeye Candy Trail actually features 31 sweet shops statewide “throughout Ohio’s major cities and charming towns.” If you follow the numbers on the map, the route starts with a single Cincinnati destination before working its way north through Dayton all the way up past Bowling Green. From there, about a half-dozen stops are tightly packed in the Columbus area before splitting off toward Cambridge up through Walnut Creek. Then it’s over to Ashland, back toward Canton, and over toward Youngstown before wrapping things up with a few final stops along Lake Erie, including, of course, Cleveland.
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Haute Chocolate

Haute Chocolate is located in the heart of Montgomery. They have been creating freestyle chocolate treats since 1979.

 

9424 Shelly Lane

Cincinnati, OH 45242

513-793-9999

https://www.haute-chocolate.com/

 

Golden Turtle Chocolate Factory

At Golden Turtle Chocolate Factory, premium chocolates have been prepared by master candymakers since 1982. Their chocolate temptations will satisfy the most discriminating tastes.

 

120 S. Broadway Street, #1

Lebanon, OH 45036

513-932-1990

http://goldenturtlechocolatefactory.com/

 

Holly B’s Sweets

Located in the picturesque antique village of Waynesville, Holly B’s Sweets is a family-owned business that takes pride in creating delicious, quality handmade chocolates and fudge.

 

33 S. Main Street

Waynesville, OH 45068

513-897-2112

https://www.facebook.com/hollybsweets/

 

Friesinger’s Chocolates

Friesinger’s is a family owned business which manufactures the finest quality nuts and candy in two facilities in Dayton and Springboro.

 

45 N. Pioneer Boulevard

Springboro, OH 45066

937-743-4377

http://www.candyandnutstore.com/

 

 

 

Esther Price

As distinctive as Esther Price’s gold box, so is the taste of our chocolates. Esther Price Candies continues the tradition of old-fashioned quality using the same recipes that Esther Price herself perfected since 1926!

 

1709 Wayne Avenue

Dayton, OH 45410

800-782-0326

http://www.estherprice.com/

 

Winans Chocolates + Coffees

Established in the early 1900s and located in the quaint, historic setting of downtown Piqua, Winans creates premium chocolates, handmade the same way for generations.

 

310 Spring Street

Piqua, OH 45356

937-773-1981

http://winanschocolatesandcoffees.com/

 

Marie’s Candies

Marie’s Candies opened its doors in 1956, and its reputation for old-fashioned, high quality candies spread across the countryside.

 

311 Zanesfield Road

West Liberty, OH 43357

937-465-3061

https://mariescandies.com/

 

Jack-B’s

Jack-B’s is at your service with home-cooked goodness-to-go including their Peanut Butter or Cookie Dough Buckeyes dipped in white or milk chocolate.

 

124 E. Sandusky Street

Findlay, OH 45840

567-294-4234

https://jackbsfindlay.com/

 

Dietsch Bros Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream

In 1937, Dietsch Brothers began producing fine chocolates and ice cream using original family recipes and have been producing delicious, quality products ever since.

 

400 West Main Cross Street

Findlay, OH 45840

419-422-4474

https://dietschs.com/

 

Marsha’s Homemade Buckeyes

For over 30 years Marsha’s has specialized in manufacturing Peanut Butter and Chocolate Candy Buckeyes. The Buckeye is the only candy that they make so their goal has always been to produce the perfect one.

 

25631 Ft. Meigs Road, Suite H

Perrysburg, OH 43551

419-872-7666

https://marshasbuckeyes.com/

 

 

 

 

Sweet Tooth Cottage

Sweet Tooth Cottage is a family-owned bakery in Powell, Ohio. Everything they sell is made by hand and from scratch in their kitchen.

 

10221 Sawmill Parkway

Powell, OH 43065

614-361-6166

http://www.sweettoothcottage.com/

 

 

Eagle Family Candy

Operating in the same location, with the original equipment and recipes, Eagle Family Candy takes pride in making quality, local, delicious chocolates.

 

4590 N. High Street

Columbus, OH 43214

614-262-2255

https://www.eaglefamilycandy.com/

 

Tremont Goodie Shop

The Tremont Goodie Shop is a full-line, family-owned bakery nestled in Upper Arlington, Ohio. For over 60 years, they’ve hand-made their products from scratch and served their customers – who are more like friends – with a smile.

 

2116 Tremont Center

Upper Arlington, OH 43221

614-488-8777

http://www.theoriginalgoodieshop.com/

 

Anthony Thomas

Anthony Thomas is one of the largest family-owned and operated candy companies in the mid-west. They produce an average of 50,000 pounds of chocolates daily.

 

1777 Arlingate Lane

Columbus, OH 43228

877-226-3921

https://www.anthony-thomas.com/

 

 

Chocolate Cafe

Serving the area since 2007, at the Chocolate Cafe, you can order your hand-rolled buckeyes to go in an edible chocolate box.

 

1855 Northwest Boulevard

Columbus, OH 43212

614-485-2233

https://www.chocolatecafecolumbus.com/

 

Pure Imagination Chocolatier

Pure Imagination Chocolatier was founded by Master Chocolatier Daniel Cooper in 2001. It has been awarded the finest chocolate in Columbus since 2002.

 

1205 Grandview Ave.

Grandview Heights, OH 43212

614-488-3070

http://pureimaginationchocolatier.com/

 

Schmidt’s Fudge Haus

At Schmidt’s Fudge Haus, they only offer the finest fudge and chocolates made with the finest ingredients. Their buckeyes will make you scream OH-IO!

 

220 E. Kossuth Street

Columbus, OH 43206

614-444-2222

http://www.schmidtsfudgehaus.com/

 

Wittich’s Candy Shop

Celebrating 178 years in business, Wittich’s Candy Shop is the nation’s oldest family owned and operated candy shop.

 

117 W. High Street

Circleville, OH 43113

740-474-3313

http://wittichscandyshop.com/

 

Buckeye Creations

Buckeye Creations offers the classic Ohio candy with a unique and creative twist of flavors. From Coconut to Smores, each one has their own personality and unique taste.

 

6962 Willow Bloom Drive

Canal Winchester, OH 43110

614-209-1617

https://www.facebook.com/BuckeyeCreations/

 

Candy Cottage

The Candy Cottage is a locally owned confectionery and their legacy dates back to the 1960’s. They specialize in unique holiday treats, custom favors for any occasion, baskets, corporate gifts, chocolate boxes and more.

 

2271 W. Fair Avenue

Lancaster, OH 43130

740-653-6842

http://candycottageltd.com/

 

Goumas Candyland

It’s always buckeye season at Goumas Candyland and people can’t get enough. Aside from using only the best ingredients, the secret lies in traditional recipes, passed down through the generations.

 

19 Claren Drive

Heath, OH 43056

740-345-7440

https://goumascandyland.com/

 

Nothing But Chocolate

Nothing But Chocolate is a chocolate business located in historic Cambridge, Ohio. Our most popular item is an Ohio tradition.  Each box of Buckeyes is made to order to ensure delicious fresh Buckeyes dipped for you.

 

731 Wheeling Avenue

Cambridge, OH 43725

740-439-5754

https://www.nothingbutchocolate.com/

 

Coblentz Chocolates

Coblentz Chocolate Company began in 1987 and is nestled in Ohio’s Amish Country. They hold true to the local traditions of doing things the old-fashioned way. We use the freshest ingredients.

 

4917 State Route 515

Walnut Creek, OH 44687

800-338-9341

https://coblentzchocolates.com/

 

Sweeties Chocolates at Grandpa’s Cheesebarn

With over 40 years in the business, they continue to welcome visitors from all over the globe to savor the experience of their sweet dream come true.

 

668 U.S. Highway 250 East

Ashland, OH 44085

419-281-3202

https://grandpascheesebarn.com/

 

 

 

Waggoner Chocolates

At Waggoner Chocolates, they continue their timeless devotion to the worlds most distinguished chocolate connoisseurs by providing quality chocolates and confections that will be cherished for generations to come.

 

1281 S. Main Street

North Canton, OH 44720

330-433-1834

https://www.waggonerchocolates.com/

 

Harry London Candies, Inc.

For nearly a century, Fannie May Chocolates has been bringing their customers the finest gourmet chocolates, fudge, and candies that have kept them as a favorite traditional chocolate store.

 

5353 Lauby Road

North Canton, OH 44720

800-999-3629

https://www.fanniemay.com/store/harry-london/

 

Honadle’s Fine Chocolates at Hartville Kitchen

Just like the corner candy store you remember as a child, our Candy Shop features creamy, homemade fudge and a variety of hand-dipped chocolates to satisfy your sweet tooth.

 

1015 Edison Street NW

Hartville, OH 44632

330-877-9353

http://www.hartvillekitchen.com/candy-shop/chocolates/

 

Butter Maid Bakery

Family owned and operated since 1955. They make old fashioned, handmade products in small batches.

 

425 Boardman Canfield Road

Boardman, OH 44512

844-688-7655

https://www.buttermaidbakery.com/

 

Malley’s Chocolates

Now in the third generation of family business, Malley’s Chocolates is committed to offering quality confections made with the same special-recipe milk and dark chocolate they’ve earned their stellar reputation providing.

 

1685 Victoria Avenue

Lakewood, OH 44107

216-226-8300

https://malleys.com/

 

Campbell’s Sweets Factory

The heritage at Campbell’s Sweets begins over four decades ago in the roots of candy making excellence. Campbell’s feels good about getting behind all of their products with the quality of ingredients they use!

 

2084 W. 25th Street

Cleveland, OH 44113

216-965-0451

https://campbellssweets.com/

 

Buckeye Chocolate Company

In its second generation, the Buckeye Chocolate Company is devoted to providing customers with fresh and quality confections.

 

510 Water Street

Chardon, OH 44024

440-286-5282

https://www.buckeyechocolate.com/

 

This story originally appeared on the Miami County Visitors & Convention Bureau website.

2018 Dayton Survey results show improvements, citizen concerns

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Community response to the 2018 Dayton Survey indicates several areas of improvement in residents’ opinions about City government and living in Dayton, as well as areas identified as needing improvement.
The Dayton Survey measures residents’ opinions of City services, programs and performance, as well as neighborhood life and other matters.
Public safety, neighborhood satisfaction, and customer service are areas where City government and life in Dayton received improved marks by survey respondents when compared to earlier surveys. Highlights of the survey findings include:
  • A majority of residents say they feel safe out in their neighborhood at night. The number of residents who say they feel safe alone in their neighborhood at night has risen five percentage points since 2016, from 48 percent to 53 percent. Additionally, those indicating they feel unsafe has also fallen, from 50 percent to 44 percent. The number of residents who report seeing drug transactions regularly has dropped seven percentage points, from 38 percent in 2016 to 31 percent today.
  • Residents’ overall satisfaction with neighborhoods rose three percentage points, from 45 percent to 48 percent. Dissatisfaction has dropped five points over the same period.
  • Satisfaction with park and green space maintenance increased from 41 percent to 44 percent since 2016, tracking closely to the City’s “Your Dollars, Your Neighborhood” investments in park mowing and park facility improvements.
  • Among residents who had an issue that needed to be resolved by the City, 54 percent said they were satisfied with the City’s handling of the issue, compared to 49 percent two years ago. Dissatisfaction with the City’s handling of the issue dropped eight percentage points over that period, from 23 percent to 15 percent.
  • The survey found residents expressed greatest satisfaction for services they ranked as being most important to them: Fire and EMS services, water and wastewater services, and police services were ranked as the most important services to residents; all had satisfaction ratings well above the average. Satisfaction with and support for waste collection and recycling services was also high among residents.
The 2018 Dayton Survey also underscores areas for improvement:
  • Satisfaction with street maintenance remains low, with 60 percent of residents reporting they were dissatisfied with the condition of roads and streets.
  • The percentage of residents who said police are generally respectful in their dealings with people has dropped seven points in the last two years, from 74 percent to 67 percent.
  • Dissatisfaction with Dayton Public Schools has increased since 2016:  39 percent of residents say they are dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with Dayton Public Schools, compared to 31 percent last year.
In addition to questions about City services, the 2018 Dayton Survey included questions about well-being for the first time:
  • One in four residents are “always” or “usually” worried or stressed about having enough money to pay vital expenses such as rent, mortgage and food.
  • One in three residents reported they do not have access to fresh groceries.
  • One in five residents reported they do not have access to adequate health services.
The survey was conducted from May 16 through July 9, 2018, by OpinionWorks, LLC. More than 9,000 survey packets were mailed to randomly selected Dayton households, with 1,503 responses. Another 300 residents completed a public online survey.
For a report of survey results, go to daytonohio.gov/2018daytonsurvey.