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The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. A turf field hockey field is located outside and a turf field is inside the dome...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. There is a hotel, restaurant, climbing walls, fitness area and more. Much of the...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. There is a hotel, restaurant, climbing walls, fitness area and more. This is a climbing...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. Much of the floor space is able to be converted to multiple different sports surfaces...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. The Forklift & Palate restaurant offers a close place to eat while at the facility...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. This is the Warehouse Hotel at the Nook inside the facility. Spooky Nook Sports...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. There is a hotel, restaurant, climbing walls, fitness area and more. This is a climbing...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. There is a hotel, restaurant, climbing walls, fitness area and more. Much of the...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. Soccer is one of the many sports that can be played inside the facility. Spooky...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. There is a hotel, restaurant, climbing walls, fitness area and more. Here you can...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. There is a hotel, restaurant, climbing walls, fitness area and more. Much of the...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. A turf field hockey field is located outside and a turf field is inside the dome...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. There is a hotel, restaurant, climbing walls, fitness area and more. Much of the...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. The Forklift & Palate restaurant offers a close place to eat while at the facility...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. Much of the floor space is able to be converted to multiple different sports surfaces...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. This is part of the event space that can be used for weddings, corporate events...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. This is the Champ's Locker pro shop with Spooky Nook apparel and other sporting...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. Much of the floor space is able to be converted to multiple different sports surfaces...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. There is a hotel, restaurant, climbing walls, fitness area and more. Much of the...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. Much of the floor space is able to be converted to multiple different sports surfaces...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. There is a hotel, restaurant, climbing walls, fitness area and more. Much of the...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. Just inside the main entrance is a smoothie and coffee bar, a food court and several...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. There is a hotel, restaurant, climbing walls, fitness area and more. Much of the...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. Just inside the main entrance is a smoothie and coffee bar, a food court and several...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. A turf field hockey field is located outside and a turf field is inside the dome...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. There is a hotel, restaurant, climbing walls, fitness area and more. Much of the...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. There is a hotel, restaurant, climbing walls, fitness area and more. This is a climbing...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. This is an indoor softball training field. Spooky Nook Sports has proposed a similar...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. This is a view of the arcade area from above. Spooky Nook Sports has proposed a...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. The roof covers nearly 14 acres. Spooky Nook Sports has proposed a similar facility...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. Much of the floor space is able to be converted to multiple different sports surfaces...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. Just inside the main entrance is a smoothie and coffee bar, a food court and several...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. Much of the floor space is able to be converted to multiple different sports surfaces...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. Just inside the main entrance is a smoothie and coffee bar, a food court and several...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. There is a hotel, restaurant, climbing walls, fitness area and more. Much of the...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. Much of the floor space is able to be converted to multiple different sports surfaces...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. There is a hotel, restaurant, climbing walls, fitness area and more. Much of the...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. Much of the floor space is able to be converted to multiple different sports surfaces...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. Just inside the main entrance is a smoothie and coffee bar, a food court and several...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. There is a hotel, restaurant, climbing walls, fitness area and more. Much of the...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. A turf field hockey field is located outside and a turf field is inside the dome...Nick Graham

Spooky Nook Sports owner Sam Beiler spoke to us at the facility in Pennsylvania. Spooky Nook is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. There is a hotel, restaurant, climbing walls...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. There is a hotel, restaurant, climbing walls, fitness area and more. Much of the...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. Just inside the main entrance is a smoothie and coffee bar, a food court and several...Nick Graham

The Spooky Nook Sports Complex near Manheim, Pennsylvania is a 600,000 square feet multi-use sports, recreational and event space. A turf field hockey field is located outside and a turf field is inside the dome...Nick Graham

What better way to celebrate Dayton Beer Week than with a good old-fashioned parade. But this isn't just any parade. Photos from the 2018 Dayton Beer Pride Parade. MARK FISHER/STAFF

Novak Djokovic defeated Grigor Dimitrov during the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Nick Kyrigios was defeated by Juan Martin Del Potro during the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Juan Martin Del Potro defeated Nick Kyrgios during the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Nick Kyrigios was defeated by Juan Martin Del Potro during the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Novak Djokovic defeated Grigor Dimitrov during the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Grigor Dimitrov was defeated by Novak Djokovic during the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Novak Djokovic defeated Grigor Dimitrov during the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Kofi Annan, the former Secretary-General of the United Nations, died Aug. 18 at age 80.Adam Berry/Getty Images

Korn frontman Jonathan Davis’ estranged wife, Deven Davis, has died at age 39, a family spokesperson confirmed on Aug. 18, 2018.Kevin Winter/Getty Images

FILE - This Jan. 14, 2012 file photo, shows singer Aretha Franklin performing during the BET Honors at the Warner Theatre in Washington. Franklin died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018 at her home in Detroit. She was 76...Jose Luis Magana/AP

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 05: Charlotte Rae attends the opening night of "Assisted Living" at The Odyssey Theatre on April 5, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. Rae's death was announced Sunday. She was 92. (Photo by...Araya Diaz/Getty Images

Pro wrestler and WWE Hall of Fame member Nikolai Volkoff died at age 70, the WWE announced on its website July 29.George Napolitano/George Napolitano/MediaPunch/IPx

Pro golfer Bruce Lietzke, 67, died after a battle with brain cancer on July 28, 2018.Darren Carroll/Getty Images

Tony Sparano, interim head coach of the Oakland Raiders looks on as his players warm up before a game between the Denver Broncos and the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014...Justin Edmonds/Getty Images

Nancy Sinatra Sr., flanked by daughters Nancy Sinatra Jr., left, and Tina Sinatra, died July 13. She was 101.Kevin Winter/Getty Images

1950s film star and singer Tab Hunter died July 8 at age 86.Michael Loccisano

French film director Claude Lanzmann, who directed the epic movie "Shoah," died July 5. He was 92.AFP Contributor/AFP/Getty Images

Former WWE star Matt Cappotelli died at age 38 after a long battle with cancer, his wife Lindsay Cappotelli and WWE announced on June 30.WWE

Joe Jackson, the father of the late pop singer Michael Jackson and the patriarch of the Jackson family, died Wednesday, June 27, 2018. He was 89.Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET

Television personality Richard 'the Old Man' Harrison from History's 'Pawn Stars' arrives at the Riviera Hotel & Casino on April 16, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Gabe Ginsberg/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Drummer Vinnie Paul, who helped form the heavy metal band Pantera during the 1990s, died June 22. He was 54.Ethan Miller/Getty Images

WWE wrestler Big Van Vader in 2015 at a WWE Hall of Fame Induction. Vader died at age 63 in 2018. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn /Sports Illustrated/Getty Images)Jed Jacobsohn /Sports Illustrated/Getty Images/Sports Illustrated/Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY: Matt Murphy has died at 88. In this photo he performs on stage during the 2013 Crossroads Guitar Festival at Madison Square Garden on April 12, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty...Larry Busacca/Getty Images

Actor and singer-songwriter Jackson Odell, left, was found dead at his California home on June 8. He was 20.David Livingston/Getty Images

Actress Eunice Gayson, the first "Bond girl" in the James Bond movies, died on June 8. She was 90.Joel Ryan/Joel Ryan/Invision/AP

Anthony Bourdain attends "WASTED! The Story of Food Waste" Premiere during 2017 Tribeca Film Festival at BMCC Tribeca PAC on April 22, 2017 in New York City. Bourdain was 61.Robin Marchant/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Fe

Designer Kate Spade attends the Tribeca Ball 2011 at the New York Academy of Art on April 4, 2011 in New York City. Spade died at age 55 in 2018. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for New York Academy of Art)Theo Wargo/Getty Images for New York Academ

Jerry Maren, the last surviving Munchkin from "The Wizard of Oz" has died at age 98 in May 2018, family confirms. David Livingston/Getty Images

Actor Robert Mandan, who starred in the ABC situation comedy "Soap" from 1977 to 1981, died at 86. Mandan's April 29, 2018, death was confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter on June 3, 2018.David Livingston/Getty Images

Alan Bean, the fourth man to walk on the moon, died at the age of 86 on May 26, 2018 in Houston.Harry Cabluck/AP

Elizabeth Sung attends the opening night premiere of 'Searching' at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival at Directors Guild Theatre on May 3, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. She died at the age of 63...Michael Tullberg/Getty Images

Author Philip Roth, prize-winning novelist and fearless narrator of sex, religion and mortality, has died at age 85, his literary agent said Tuesday, May 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)Richard Drew/AP

Actress Patricia Morison, who portrayed the shrewish Lilli Vanessi in the Broadway hit, "Kiss Me, Kate," died March 20, 2018. She was 103.David Livingston/Getty Images

Acclaimed author Tom Wolfe died in New York City on Monday, May 14, 2018, his literary agent said. He was 88.Fernando Leon/Getty Images

Actress Margaret Ruth "Margot" Kidder, who rose to fame for her portrayal of Lois Lane in the "Superman" film series, died Sunday, May 13, 2018. She was 69.Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP

Actress Pamela Gidley, seen here in "The Pretender," died at age 52 April 16, 2018. (Photo by Getty Images)Getty Images/Getty Images

This Aug. 30, 2011 photo shows Larry Harvey, co-founder of the Burning Man festival, during a party at Media Mecca, the communications center during the festival in the Black Rock Desert in Northern...John Curley/AP

Charles Neville performs in 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Neville died at age 79 of pancreatic cancer. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)Rick Diamond/Getty Images

Actor Verne Troyer died Saturday at 49. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Celebrity Fight Night)Ethan Miller

R. Lee Ermey died Sunday, April 15, at 74. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Academy Award winning director Milos Forman died April 13, 2018. He was 86.Ernesto S. Ruscio/Getty Images

Prominent South African anti-apartheid activist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, who was previously married to the country's first black president, Nelson Mandela, died on Monday, April 2, 2018, family...Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

FILE - This undated file photo, location unknown, shows Linda Brown. Brown, the Kansas girl at the center of the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down racial segregation in schools, has...AP

Toys R Us founder Charles Lazarus poses with a toy truck in this undated photo. Company officials announced on Thursday, March 22, 2018, that Lazarus had died. He was 94.Jacques M. Chenet/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images

Hazel Smith during 54th Annual BMI Country Awards - Arrivals at BMI Offices in 2006. The "outlaw country" journalist died in 2018 at age 83. (Photo by Tony R. Phipps/WireImage for BMI Nashville)Tony R. Phipps/WireImage for BMI Nashville

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 15: U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks presents pioneering pediatrician Dr. Berry Brazelton the 2012 Presidential Citizens Medal, the nation's second-highest civilian...Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Professor Stephen Hawking died at his home in Cambridge, England, on March 14. He was 76. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Craig Mack (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)Johnny Nunez/WireImage

FILE - In this June 4 2007 file photo, French fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy leaves the Saint-Louis en l'Ile church in Paris. French couturier Hubert de Givenchy, a pioneer of ready-to-wear who designed...Michael Sawyer/AP

Tower Records founder Russ Solomon, pictured in 2008, died March 4, 2018, of a heart attack.David Livingston/Getty Images

Actor David Ogden Stiers died Saturday at 75. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

In this file photo dated April 27, 1999, British actress Emma Chambers on the red carpet in London. The actress known for her roles in TV series "The Vicar of Dibley" and the movie "Notting Hill"...Peter Jordan/AP

A 1950 publicity photo of actress, comedian Nanette Fabray, who starred on stage and screen, earning three Emmys and a Tony Award in a career that spanned more than 40 years. Fabray died on Feb. 22...Wikicommons

CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 31: Evangelist Billy Graham addresses the audience from the stage during the Billy Graham Library Dedication Service on May 31, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Approximately 1500...Davis Turner/Getty Images

Legendary pop and big band singer Vic Damone died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. He was 89. (ABC Photo Archives/ABC via Getty Images)ABC Photo Archives/ABC Photo Archives/Getty Images

Country musician Daryle Singletary, best known for hits like "I Let Her Lie" and "Amen Kind of Love," died Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. He was 46. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images)Terry Wyatt/Getty Images

Reg E. Cathey, winner of the award for guest actor in a drama for "House of Cards," poses in the press room during the 2015 Creative Arts Emmy Awards. His death was announced Feb. 9. He was 59.Jason Kempin/Getty Images

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 05: Edwin Jackson #53 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates after stopping Matt Forte #22 of the New York Jets in the second quarter during their game at MetLife Stadium...Elsa/Getty Images

FILE - In this May 20, 2014, file photo, Indiana Pacers' Rasual Butler gestures during the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Miami Heat in Indianapolis. Authorities say Butler and his...Michael Conroy/AP

Los Angeles police confirmed on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, that actor Mark Salling died. Best known for his role as Noah "Puck" Puckerman on "Glee," Salling was 35 years old.Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for The Viper Room

In this July 30, 1981 photo, John Coleman, The Weather Channel founder, right, and Frank Batten, publisher of the Norfolk, Va., Virginian-Pilot and Ledger-Star, and chairman and chief executive of...Marty Lederhandler/AP

NASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 25: Jim Rodford of The Zombies performs at 3rd & Lindsley on April 25, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. Rodford died Saturday, Jan. 20. He was 76. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)Rick Diamond/Getty Images

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 1977 file photo, Jo Jo White, left, of Boston Celtics, drives past Chicago Bulls' Wilbur Holland (12) during an NBA basketball game in Chicago. Basketball Hall of Famer Jo...FRED JEWELL/AP

FILE - In this June 17, 2008 file photo, gospel singer Edwin Hawkins performs during an event celebrating Black Music Month in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Hawkins, the gospel star...Haraz N. Ghanbari/AP

Irish singer Dolores O'Riordan performs at the Vatican Christmas Concert, the annual fundraiser raising funds to build churches in outlying neighbourhoods of Rome, at the Paul VI Hall on December 3, 2005...Franco Origlia/Getty Images

Howard Cosell, Keith Jackson and Don Meredith (l-r) before the first "Monday Night Football" game in September 1970. Jackson died Jan. 12, 2018 at the age of 89.Getty Images

Photo of MOTORHEAD; Portrait of Fast Eddie Clarke backstage with guitars, circa 1980. Clarke died Jan. 10, 2018, at the age of 67 in London.Fin Costello/Redferns

Blues and R&B legend Denise LaSalle died Jan. 8, 2018. She was 78 years old.Fox13Memphis.com

Jerry Van Dyke died Jan. 5, 2018 at the age of 87. Larry Jones, General Manager of TV Land and Nick at Nite, greets Jerry Van Dyke at the TV Land and Nick at Nite Upfront on Broadway in New York City...Gabe Palacio/Getty Images

In this April 1972 photo made available by NASA, John Young salutes the U.S. flag at the Descartes landing site on the moon during the first Apollo 16 extravehicular activity. NASA says the astronaut...Charles M. Duke Jr./AP

Aretha Franklin's career began in the early 1960s with Columbia Records. DAYTON DAILY NEWS / WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

During a concert at Hara Arena in July 1968, Aretha Franklin gave ecstatic fans 30 minutes of âmammoth-voiced emotion that is impossible to describe,â a Dayton Daily News reviewer wrote. DATYON DAILY NEWS /...

Aretha Franklin in a publicity photo from 1968. DAYTON DAILY NEWS / WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

Aretha Franklin in a publicity photo from 1969. DAYTON DAILY NEWS / WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

Aretha Franklin in a publicity photo from 1968. DAYTON DAILY NEWS / WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

Aretha Franklin in a publicity photo from 1982. DAYTON DAILY NEWS / WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

Aretha Franklin in a publicity photo from 1987. DAYTON DAILY NEWS / WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

Aretha Franklin in a publicity photo from 1983. DAYTON DAILY NEWS / WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

Aretha Franklin in a publicity photo from 1975. DAYTON DAILY NEWS / WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

Aretha Franklin in a publicity photo from 1969. DAYTON DAILY NEWS / WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

Aretha Franklin in an undated publicity photo. DAYTON DAILY NEWS / WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

Dayton youth taking part in Grace United Methodist Church’s GU Mission trip to Toledo.Shawnieka Pope

Novak Djokovic (pictured) defeated Adrian Mannarino 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 on the grandstand court at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason Wednesday, Aug. 15 in Mason. NICK...Nick Graham

Lesia Tsurenko (pictured) defeated Garbine Muguruza 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 at center court during the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center Wednesday, Aug. 15 in Mason. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Maria Sakkari (pictured) was defeated by Anett Kontaveit 6-1, 6-3 during the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center Wednesday, Aug. 15 in Mason. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Scenes from the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center Wednesday, Aug. 15 in Mason. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Novak Djokovic (pictured) defeated Adrian Mannarino 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 on the grandstand court at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason Wednesday, Aug. 15 in Mason. NICK...Nick Graham

Scenes from the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center Wednesday, Aug. 15 in Mason. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Adrian Mannarino (pictured) was defeated by Novak Djokovic 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 on the grandstand court at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason Wednesday, Aug. 15 in Mason...Nick Graham

Novak Djokovic (pictured) defeated Adrian Mannarino 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 on the grandstand court at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason Wednesday, Aug. 15 in Mason. NICK...Nick Graham

Adrian Mannarino (pictured) was defeated by Novak Djokovic 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 on the grandstand court at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason Wednesday, Aug. 15 in Mason...Nick Graham

Novak Djokovic (pictured) defeated Adrian Mannarino 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 on the grandstand court at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason Wednesday, Aug. 15 in Mason. NICK...Nick Graham

Scenes from the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center Wednesday, Aug. 15 in Mason. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Tennis fans lines up for a chance to get an autograph from Novak Djokovic after his television interview during the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center Wednesday, Aug. 15 in...Nick Graham

Soren Lee, 9, from Minnesota, sits on the shoulder of his dad, Matt Lee, as they wait for a chance to get Novak Djokovic's autograph during the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis...Nick Graham

Novak Djokovic signs autographs during the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center Wednesday, Aug. 15 in Mason. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Scenes from the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center Wednesday, Aug. 15 in Mason. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Garbine Muguruza (pictured) was defeated by Lesia Tsurenko 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 at center court during the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center Wednesday, Aug. 15 in Mason. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Lesia Tsurenko (pictured) defeated Garbine Muguruza 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 at center court during the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center Wednesday, Aug. 15 in Mason. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Garbine Muguruza (pictured) was defeated by Lesia Tsurenko 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 at center court during the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center Wednesday, Aug. 15 in Mason. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Scenes from the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center Wednesday, Aug. 15 in Mason. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Garbine Muguruza (pictured) was defeated by Lesia Tsurenko 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 at center court during the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center Wednesday, Aug. 15 in Mason. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Scenes from the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center Wednesday, Aug. 15 in Mason. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Maria Sakkari (pictured) was defeated by Anett Kontaveit 6-1, 6-3 during the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center Wednesday, Aug. 15 in Mason. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Anett Kontaveit (pictured) defeated Maria Sakkari 6-1, 6-3 during the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center Wednesday, Aug. 15 in Mason. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

A thunderstorm paused action at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center Wednesday, Aug. 15 in Mason. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Scenes from the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center Wednesday, Aug. 15 in Mason. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

A thunderstorm paused action at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament at Lindner Family Tennis Center Wednesday, Aug. 15 in Mason. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Roger Federer plays against Peter Gojowczyk during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Serena Williams plays against Petra Kvitova during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Roger Federer plays against Peter Gojowczyk during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Serena Williams plays against Petra Kvitova during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Roger Federer plays against Peter Gojowczyk during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Peter Gojowczyk plays against Roger Federer during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Roger Federer plays against Peter Gojowczyk during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Serena Williams plays against Petra Kvitova during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Roger Federer plays against Peter Gojowczyk during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Petra Kvitova plays against Serena Williams during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Roger Federer plays against Peter Gojowczyk during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Serena Williams plays against Petra Kvitova during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Roger Federer plays against Peter Gojowczyk during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Petra Kvitova plays against Serena Williams during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Serena Williams plays against Petra Kvitova during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Petra Kvitova plays against Serena Williams during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Serena Williams plays against Petra Kvitova during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Petra Kvitova plays against Serena Williams during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Serena Williams plays against Petra Kvitova during the evening session of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. GREG LYNCH / STAFF

Oregon District resident Janet Phillips opened Feathers Vintage Clothing more than 40 years ago.Amelia Robinson

Luke Snider, 8, makes his way through the mud pit during the first day of the MetroParks of Butler County 12th Annual Mud Mania event Friday, Aug. 10 at Rentschler Forest MetroPark on Reigart Road in Fairfield Township...Nick Graham

Nate Zettler and Tatum Zettler, 4, put suds on each other during the first day of the MetroParks of Butler County 12th Annual Mud Mania event Friday, Aug. 10 at Rentschler Forest MetroPark on Reigart Road in Fairfield...Nick Graham

Trever Snider crawls through the mud obstacle course during the first day of the MetroParks of Butler County 12th Annual Mud Mania event Friday, Aug. 10 at Rentschler Forest MetroPark on Reigart Road in Fairfield...Nick Graham

MetroParks of Butler County held the first day of their 12th Annual Mud Mania event Friday, Aug. 10 at Rentschler Forest MetroPark on Reigart Road in Fairfield Township. The event features mud volleyball tournaments...Nick Graham

Brooke Arbino, 6, cleans off by slideing down the waterslide during the first day of the MetroParks of Butler County 12th Annual Mud Mania event Friday, Aug. 10 at Rentschler Forest MetroPark on Reigart Road in...Nick Graham

Luke Snider, 8, makes his way through the mud pit during the first day of the MetroParks of Butler County 12th Annual Mud Mania event Friday, Aug. 10 at Rentschler Forest MetroPark on Reigart Road in Fairfield Township...Nick Graham

Trever Snider slides down a mud hill during the first day of the MetroParks of Butler County 12th Annual Mud Mania event Friday, Aug. 10 at Rentschler Forest MetroPark on Reigart Road in Fairfield Township. The...Nick Graham

MetroParks of Butler County held the first day of their 12th Annual Mud Mania event Friday, Aug. 10 at Rentschler Forest MetroPark on Reigart Road in Fairfield Township. The event features mud volleyball tournaments...Nick Graham

The 35th annual Dayton Liederkranz-Turner Germanfest Picnic was held at Riverscape MetroPark over the weekend. Visitors enjoyed a variety of activities including German food, music and a polka mass. E.L. HUBBARD...

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