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Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local brunch spot is expanding to a second location & a community leader is pledging $6 million to fund homelessness assistance. Both efforts aim to bring increased support and growth to Dayton. Dayton 24/7 Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dayton-based Luna Gifts & Botanicals is expanding to Centerville with its new store Midnight Bloom at 116 W. Franklin St., set to begin operations in March. The store will offer plant-themed classes, local vendor products, and shipping with extra offerings added during summer and fall. Dayton Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local universities reported that over 97% of recent grads had found work or pursued further goals six months after graduation, with career fairs nearly full this spring. Recruiters are targeting nursing, health care, engineering+business, and education majors. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ Wright State senior Cienna Wallace is the first fine arts intern at Miami Valley School, working Mondays and Wednesdays with K–12 students on projects (sketchbook design, ceramics) as part of a new partnership giving art majors hands-on teaching experience. The internship expands Wright State’s experiential learning program. Wright State University
- ➤ Wright State University’s Campus Recreation Fitness Center reopened on Jan. 12 after a full renovation that installed 88 new machines + improved its lighting and flooring. The update focused on functional fitness and free weights, delighting students, faculty, staff and alumni with gift giveaways to the first 200 users. Wright State University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ QuikTrip applied to build a gas station at the old Frisch's site on Old Troy Pike in Huber Heights before a new ban was imposed, and local residents worry about the existing 10 stations nearby. Council will review the proposal this evening & the outcome remains uncertain. WHIO-TV
- ➤ Kettering officials are set to implement a new city blueprint to attract businesses and homes around Town and Country Shopping Center; local business owners say the plan will improve walkability + connectivity between neighborhoods and may help lower property taxes for seniors. WHIO-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Better Business Bureau warned that scammers target people setting weight loss goals for the New Year — Sheri Sword shared key red flags and safety tips for avoiding dangerous offers. Dayton 24/7 Now
- ➤ Brigid's Path in Kettering will begin billing Medicaid reimbursements on Sunday to help fund care for newborns and families impacted by addiction. The new program covers part of the cost for each baby (between $1,200 to $1,300 per day) and supports efforts to reopen its nursery. Dayton 24/7 Now
- ➤ Four women received life-saving awards from the City of Centerville after taking quick action when a runner collapsed at a 5K (Tuesday, Jan. 13). WHIO-TV
- ➤ The YMCA at the Heights is hosting a 10-week support group for those coping with suicide loss to build on Montgomery County’s 17% drop in suicide deaths in 2025; participants receive conversation support plus take-home tools like journals and worry stones. Dayton 24/7 Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dayton’s men’s basketball team won a 71-65 game against Duquesne at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh despite missing two starters and one reserve. The Flyers improved to 13-4 and will host Loyola Chicago on Friday, Jan. 16 at 8:30 p.m. WHIO-TV
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Dayton Battle of the Bands - Week 1
7 PM - 10 PM — The Brightside Music & Event Venue — Series pass required — Experience the electrifying first night of local band battles showcasing alternative and rock music.
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Dayton & Cincinnati RV Show
12 PM – 4 PM — Roberts Centre — Free entry — Explore family-friendly RVs and rescue adorable bulldogs at this pet-friendly event.
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Dayton Ohio Eurogamers Meetup
6:30-11:55 p.m. — Bell, Book & Comic — Free entry — Gather for an evening of board games, welcoming both beginners and experts alike.
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LyGrace Journaling Club
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Dayton Metro Library - West Branch — Free entry — Explore personal growth through journaling with community support and guided activities.
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The DEADSTOCK Trot 5K
5-7 p.m. — Riverscape Metropark — Registration Fee Applies — Challenge yourself with a 5K run from the DEADSTOCK brand, fueled by Celsius Energy Drink.
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The Art of Healing Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Art Has No Rules — Registration required — Engage in a creative wellness experience combining mental health awareness, color therapy, and artistic expression to relieve stress and build confidence.
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LaunchPad Entrepreneurial Event
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Benham's Grove — Free entry — Connect, learn, and grow with the Dayton entrepreneurial community through expert-led sessions and networking.
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Ohayocon Anime Convention
Jan 30 - Feb 1 — Dayton Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate all things anime at this vibrant three-day convention filled with fans, panels, and cosplay.
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Groundhog Day Celebration at The Boonshoft Museum
10-11 a.m. — Boonshoft Museum of Discovery — Regular museum admission — Enjoy predictions from Walnut the Hedgehog and family-friendly activities including crafts and animal interactions.
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The Cook-Off & Bon Appétit
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Roger Glass Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Delight in a comic opera and the culinary charm of Julia Child as she prepares her classic chocolate cake.
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