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JANUARY 23, 2023
Local battle of the bands rocks on, 🎸 a new brewery to open in Enon, 🍻 insights on the local housing market 🏠 and more… Here’s what you might have missed in Dayton news this week. 🗞
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LEGALIZATION OF SPORTS BETTING HAS POSITIVE IMPACT ON LOCAL RACEWAY
BUSINESS
Hollywood Gaming spoke out about how the legalization of sports betting has impacted their business. Sportsbook manager, Dave Schleter, said they have seen an increase in customers, especially in those solely interested in sports betting, and the response has been positive. “Sports betting was legal in the state of Indiana prior to this so they were getting a lot of folks going over there from this market," said Schleter. Since sports betting is now legal in Ohio, he believes it will help keep business, and revenue, local. Original story here.
HOW TO PLAN YOUR WAY AROUND DAYTON WINTER RESTAURANT WEEK
FOOD & DRINK
Thirty-three locally owned restaurants have signed up for Winter Restaurant Week, where you can sample some of the area's best dishes at bargain prices from Jan. 22-29. “When it comes to maximizing your restaurant week experience, getting a handle on the various menus and making a plan in advance is critical,” advises Dayton Daily News’ contributing writer, Alexis Larsen, adding that, “reservations are almost always a must and there are only so many days you can make it count, so difficult decisions will have to be made.” Check out the full list of participating restaurants and more of Larsen’s tips here.
THE STATE OF THE DAYTON HOUSING MARKET
REAL ESTATE
As mortgage rates rise, local real estate experts say that the Dayton region has low inventory, but the demand for homes is staying constant. The public interest in purchasing houses has led to prices of homes continually increasing. According to Dayton Realtors President Greg Blatt, “right now, we’re running about 20 percent of the market inventory. Demand is staying about the same. That means home prices are increasing, as we go forth.” Full story here.
local couple turns downtown building into event venue
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A 120-year-old, 20,000 sq. ft. ice cream cone factory in the Historic Huffman District had become a derelict, graffitied eyesore over the decades until one creative couple saw its potential to be something great again. Seth and Ashley Doliboa of Springboro have remodeled and repurposed the space into a bright and airy, modern event venue called The Lift. They are now open and taking bookings for weddings and corporate events. Check for tours and event availability here.
new brewery coming to enon
FOOD & DRINK
New Enon Brewing, owned by Jon Vanderglas and Shelley Wiley, will be making its debut this year at 160 N. Xenia Dr. in Enon. One of the many anticipated new breweries to open in the region this year, New Enon Brewery will focus on classic beer styles and feature “a tap room, beer to go, brewery tours and outdoor seating.” It will also feature food truck options for patrons while creating more jobs in the region. Learn more here.
2023 DAYTON BATTLE OF THE BANDS ROCKS ON
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Over the past few weeks, various Dayton-based bands have participated in The Brightside’s 2023 Dayton Battle of the Bands. “Each week features artists of a different genre, such as folk or hip-hop, from whom judges and audience members vote upon a winner,” The final show, scheduled for March 11, will feature the winners of each week's competition. More here.
state ban on invasive tree goes into effect
ENVIRONMENT
Callery pear trees have been banned in the state of Ohio. The buckeye state is the first in the nation to take measures to stop the invasive species from spreading. In 2018, the state of Ohio told the public that a five year notice of a ban was being given, preparing Ohioans for the outlaw of the plant for 2023. According to University of Cincinnati Biologist Theresa Cullery, “Seedlings of pear trees are now also showing up in the forest understory. They are very difficult to remove because they have a very long taproot.” See the original story here.
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