Monthly Archives: December 2017

Winter in the Miami Valley, Part II: Skiing

Posted on December 22, 2017 by webteam

While you may not associate skiing with the Miami Valley, many local residents take to the outdoors on snowy days to hit the slopes or test the cardio with some cross country skiing. The Dayton Daily News and Journal Herald … Continue reading →

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December 17, 1903: “Success Four Flights…”

Posted on December 17, 2017 by billstolz

At 10:35 a.m. on December 17, 1903, the Wright Brothers achieved the impossible, the first powered flight. On the first attempt, Orville would fly a distance of 120 feet in 12 seconds. The brothers would go on to make 3 … Continue reading →

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Winter Fun in the Miami Valley, Part I: Sledding

Posted on December 12, 2017 by webteam

Since it looks like winter is here, let’s celebrate with Dayton Daily News photographs of people throughout the Miami Valley embracing the cold and snow and having some fun. Today we have sledding photographs from the different hills and slopes … Continue reading →

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