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- ↑ Nagel, Kyle (September 27, 2008). "Chemical irritant empties Islamic Society of Greater Dayton's mosque". Dayton Daily News.
- ↑ "MPAC Calls on FBI & Justice Dept to Investigate Chemical Irritant Sprayed into Ohio Mosque". Muslim Public Affairs Council. September 29, 2008. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
- ↑ "Islamic Society of Greater Dayton: Cemetery". ISGD website. Islamic Society of Greater Dayton. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
- ↑ Kelley, Jeremy (September 18, 2008). "Thriving Dayton mosques welcome visitors of all faiths". Dayton Daily News.
- ↑ "Sugarcreek Township: Community Development: New Construction". Sugarcreek Township.Com. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
