Dock Dogs make a splash, an abortion rally, fairgrounds redevelopment and other weekend stories you might have missed

Cindy Gaboury and and her husband Kirby opened their business Audio Etc. when they were both just 21 years old and new college graduates. Since then, Cindy has used her networking skills and community involvement to aid the company's growth. CONTRIBUTED

Cindy Gaboury and and her husband Kirby opened their business Audio Etc. when they were both just 21 years old and new college graduates. Since then, Cindy has used her networking skills and community involvement to aid the company's growth. CONTRIBUTED

Here is a look at five stories from the weekend to catch you up on the news.


Here’s what Dayton wants to do for former fairgrounds to help with redevelopment

The old Montgomery County fairground land sits undeveloped after the fair moved to a new site in Jefferson Township in 2018. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

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Dayton leaders are considering declaring the former Montgomery County Fairgrounds a blighted area, which could help the group redeveloping the site obtain tax abatements.

OnMain, a partnership between Premier Health and the University of Dayton, wants the city to determine that the 38-acre fairgrounds property, across South Main Street from Miami Valley Hospital, is a blighted area that is eligible for a tax increment financing district.

These kinds of districts are supposed to serve as a financing and economic development tool that can help fund public infrastructure improvements and residential projects.

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DAYTON EATS: October is the right time to celebrate pizza

Dewey’s Pizza has brought back its seasonal Elote pizza just in time for college students returning to the University of Dayton’s campus (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO).

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When it comes to simple dishes that satisfy none tug at my heart strings or stomach more than pizza.

Pizza to me is a gateway to childhood, it’s a door to unlocking carby cheese loaded satisfaction that envelops me, satiates me, comforts me, and leaves me with a smile on my face.

I love the diversity of pizza. Like people it comes in so many forms and offers a completely different flavor experience depending on your destination of choice.

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Police: Centerville man has been missing since Sept. 27

Centerville police are searching for Barry C. Smith, 66, who has been missing since Sept. 27. CONTRIBUTED

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The Centerville Police Department is working to locate a 66-year-old who has been missing since late September.

Centerville police are asking for the public’s help in finding Barry C. Smith, 66. Smith has not been seen or heard from since Sept. 27, according to police. Smith left his residence in Centerville driving a Blue 2008 H2 Hummer with an Ohio registration ERS 9799.

If anyone has information about Smith’s whereabouts, they are asked to call the Centerville Police Department at 937-433-7661.

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PHOTOS: Dock Dogs make a splash at the Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience

The Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience, hosted by Five Rivers MetroParks, was held at Eastwood MetroPark on Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. Outdoor activities featured in this gallery are as follows: camping, 12 hour endurance running, ziplining, Dock Dogs canine aquatics competition, live music by Freya’s Felines, water slacklining, mobile aquarium, Dialed Action BMX stunt show, paddling and rowing. Did we spot you there on Saturday? TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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the Dock Dogs event during the Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Sunday, Oct. 8.

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PHOTOS: People rally for abortion access in Dayton

People rallying in support of abortion access on Sunday, Oct. 8, on Courthouse Square in Dayton. SAMANTHA WILDOW\STAFF

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People rallying in support of abortion access on Sunday, Oct. 8, on Courthouse Square in Dayton.

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