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JANUARY 3, 2022
Happy New Year, Dayton! 🎊While you get used to writing "2022" on everything (even we're still struggling 😬), here's what you might have missed in local news this week.
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LOCAL PRODUCT AIMS TO BRING YOU PEACE THIS YEAR
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Searching in vain for something to assuage and honor the loss of their child through miscarriage, Daytonian Candace Dalmagne-Rouge created a ceremony for her and her husband to grieve and heal. That experience was transformative for them, and they took it upon themselves to start Ceremony, a wellness company that helps people honor, heal, and celebrate the big and small events of life through ceremony. This month’s Winter Box comes with an intentionally crafted guided ceremony, meditation and curated products designed to help you or a loved one tap into the power of winter. “As we harmonize with the seasons, we live more in sync with our bodies, nature, and each other.” Curafied readers will receive 10% off the Winter Box with coupon code CURA10 at checkout.
new mayor for city of dayton
POLITICS
After 16 years as Mayor of the City of Dayton, Nan Whaley reflects on her time in office stating that “she’s eternally grateful to the people of Dayton” and that she “believes the city is well-positioned for the future.” The new Mayor and former City Commissioner, Jeff Mims, will be sworn into office Monday, Jan. 3. Read more here.
OHiO INCREASES MINIMUM WAGE
BUSINESS
As of Jan. 1, Ohio’s minimum wage increased from $8.80/hour to $9.30/hour. Some, like Policy Matters Ohio Executive Director Hannah Halbert say the new minimum wage is about half of what low-wage workers need to actually be able to afford a two-bedroom apartment and basic necessities. Get the full story here.
local podcast gaining momentum
entertainment
“Tears, Tides, and Transformation: A Podcast About Healing.” hosted by Daytonians Bridget Flaherty and KeAnna Daniels and produced by Savannah Webb, is coming back for a second season. Daniels and Flaherty take turns interviewing guests about their struggles, triumphs and different stories. Then, in the second part of each episode, the hosts “talk like girlfriends would” about the interview and what they learned. Learn more here.
hair loss product launches locally
health & wellness
Born and raised Daytonian, Shawon Brown-Gullette has turned years worth of research into launching the Dayton Trichology Hair Loss Control Products line. For 31 years, Brown-Gullette has worked as a cosmetologist and for the past 15 years, her mission has been helping people struggling with any degree of hair loss. Brown-Gullette owns Dayton Trichology Hair Loss Control Center in Kettering and said she sees patients that travel from states away to get to the bottom of their hair loss. After owning and running her own clinic for 10 years, Brown-Gullette said she knew it was time to formulate her own products. Get the full story here.
new bill could affect k-12 education in ohio
politics
Rep. Brett Hillyer (R-Uhrichsville) is introducing a bill that would require K-12 schools to post curriculum, reading material, and lesson plans on their websites. He says it calls for “transparency and allowing parents to be empowered to make decisions for their children and ultimately to compare and contrast school districts and school choice.” Read more here.
DAYTON RANKS FOR GROWING POPULATION
lifestyle
According to a new study, Dayton ranks among the top Midwest cities in gaining population from other metro areas over a five-year period. Additionally, it ranks No. 9 in real estate website Commercial Cafe’s report "Which Midwest Metro Areas Are Gaining the Most Residents from Other Metros?,” based on U.S. Census Bureau data. Check it all out here.
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