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    The Cleveland Metropark Zoo will be putting on a socially distanced version of its popular Asian Lantern Festival until Sept. 20.
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    WORTH THE DRIVE: Hundreds of lanterns to light up zoo during Asian...
    Thousands of trees were destroyed in the Memorial Day tornadoes including a large number at Wegerzyn Garden MetroPark in Dayton. STAFF/AMELIA ROBINSON
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    Thousands of trees to be given to tornado victims this weekend. How to...
    The All About Apples Weekend at Hidden Valley Orchards, located at 474 North, OH-48 in Lebanon, was held from Saturday, September 12th through Sunday, September 13th, 2020. There's plenty to see and do including shopping at the HVO Market & Bakery, ice cream from The Coop at HVO, craft beer, cider, wine and cocktails from The Crate at HVO, live music and a playground. Guests can take a walk around the grounds to find the following: orchards, vineyards, pumpkin patch, ponds, covered bridge, waterfall and a log cabin. Did we spot you there? TOM GILLIAM/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
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    Apples in the spotlight for special events at beautiful, serene local...
    What will COVID-19 mean for some of the region's biggest and scariest haunts and adventures? Brimstone Haunt in Wilmington will provide socially distanced nightmares. CONTRIBUTED
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    Is fall fun canceled? Organizers of the most beloved haunts and mazes...
    The 43rd Annual Italian Fall Festa was modified to become a drive-thru only event featuring the signature foods of the festival due to COVID-19 restrictions for large gatherings. Held from Friday, September 11th through Sunday, September 13th, 2020 at Bella Villa Hall in Kettering, home of the John Pirelli Lodge #1633 OSIA (Order Sons of Italy in America), the drive thru version of the festa was an overwhelming success. Here's a behind the scenes look at the festa's food preparation and drive-thru operation. TOM GILLIAM/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
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    The year of the drive-thru festival: Greek and Italian festival...
    Land of Illusion’s Haunted Nights debuted for another season, and we were there for the big Labor Day weekend celebration on Saturday, Sept. 1, including a concert by Craig Campbell. Here are some of the people (and creatures) we spotted while we were there.  Land of Illusion in Middletown features 6 haunted attractions in one “Scream Park.” PHOTOS BY E.L. HUBBARD
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    Land of Illusion to open for another season of screams starting tonight
    Standing in his high tunnel and garden with NRCS urban conservationist Al Norwood (left), Avon Standard (right) was the first to apply under the Cleveland High Tunnel Initiative. Both are speakers for the virtual Black Farming: Beyond 40 Acres and a Mule virtual conference Sept. 11-12. CONTRIBUTED
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    Black Farming Conference to show the way for next generation of farmers
    Dayton Opera singer Maya Vansuch rehearses with musicians from Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra at the James F. Dicke Family Transportation Center at Carillon Historical Park. CONTRIBUTED
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    Dayton Performing Arts Alliance and Carillon Park join forces for this...
    LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 07: Kane Brown performs onstage during the 54th Academy Of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 07, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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    Exclusive Kane Brown concert to stream at several local drive-in...
    Scotty Bratcher is a Middletown native who plays a mean guitar. CONTRIBUTED
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    New concert series launches on Ren Fest grounds
    The Jeff and Sheri Easter Band will headline the next Dayton Mall drive-in concert
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    Dayton Mall announces next free, drive-in concert
    Caves in Hocking Hills State Park in Logan, Ohio. The son of a photographer killed by a falling log last month said his mother would forgive the teens arrested for the crime if the kids just didn't know any better.
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    The best last-minute getaways
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