
🎸 Wounded veterans turned rock stars to perform free concert Wednesday. The Resilient, a band comprised mostly of amputees and veterans severely injured in combat, will play at the Dayton VA Medical Center at noon. The free event, open to everyone, will include a Q&A session in the building 305 auditorium. Band members include Tim Donley (vocals), Greg Loman and Nate Kalwicki (guitar), Erik Kalwicki (bass), and Juan Dominguez (drums). "The name applies to us, but also to people in general," explains Donley about their meaningful band name.
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🍽️ Family farm tradition serves up fresh alternatives at county fair. Brian Garver's Liberty's Best combines The Produce Stand and Farmhouse Grill at the Butler County Fair, offering a healthier alternative to typical fair food. The menu features breakfast items, creative mac and cheese bowls, fresh salads, and popular sweet tea that sold 90 gallons in just two days. A fourth-generation fairgoer himself, Garver started the stand after "looking for something that wasn't fried" during fair week. "It's part of our summer routine," says Garver, who sees the booth as serving friends and neighbors while continuing his family's agricultural legacy.
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🏗️ Miami University plans to tear down three campus buildings. The $7 million demolition project will affect Williams, Wells, and Joyner buildings on the Oxford campus. This demolition appears to be part of broader development plans at the university, which recently announced replacing aging Millett Hall with a state-of-the-art arena. University officials have suggested the new arena project will "energize Oxford," indicating a strategic campus revitalization effort. The changes come as Miami University continues investing in infrastructure improvements across its facilities.
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