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“Out on Fifth” expected to return this spring

DAYTON — As the pandemic-related restrictions continue to affect local businesses, Dayton’s Oregon District is planning to bring back “Out on Fifth.”

The program, which began in September, allows businesses to extend into the street and help recoup business lost from the pandemic.

“Out on Fifth” allows businesses to expand seating outside adding to the already designated outdoor refreshment area on Fifth Street.

City of Dayton leaders told News Center 7′s Sean Cudahy that “Out on Fifth” would likely be returning this spring. An official start date has not been set, but officials say to “expect it to occur again.”

Businesses in Dayton, like many across the state, saw a drop in sales in the six months where either a curfew or a 10:00 p.m. alcohol cut-off was in place. But with a drop in COVID numbers in recent weeks, the state has loosened restrictions and businesses have started the climb to bounce back from the losses from last year.

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