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Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County residents are applying for utility assistance from the Miami Valley Community Action Partnership using calls and online submissions, as electricity help requests have risen to 58% following over a foot of snow and sub-zero wind chills today. WHIO-TV
- ➤ Miami Valley Housing Opportunities is raising funds for Beacon Place Village, a tiny home community with 40 500 sqft units and a community center on a 12-acre site along Needmore Road. The project has secured $4M (including $1.25M from the city) and will be completed by 2027. WYSO
- ➤ Two Dayton homeless shelters are busy as below-freezing temperatures continue, with the men’s shelter at 1921 S. Gettysburg Ave. — not turning anyone away — and a women and family shelter offering extra beds and mats to protect residents from the ongoing Arctic cold. Dayton Daily News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new NY-style pizza shop opens today on E. 1st Street near Day Air Ballpark — a ribbon cutting is set for 3:45 p.m. and service will start at 4 p.m., with the first 100 customers receiving a free slice and t-shirt. WHIO-TV
- ➤ Certified Cultivators LLC plans to open its second Dayton-area dispensary near Dayton Mall in Miami Twp in the former Frisch’s building, a dual-use retail space for medical and recreational marijuana that will operate daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and create about 30 jobs after final approval. Dayton Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, the historic Dayton Arcade becomes a vibrant hub for art, wellness and local shopping as Arcade Commons hosts pop-up vendors and interactive installations. Local businesses and community members will explore creative offerings during the event. Dayton 24/7 Now
- ➤ The National VOA Museum of Broadcasting in West Chester is preparing new interactive exhibits (with family-friendly touches) ahead of America's 250 celebration and will open Friday through Sunday in February. Spectrum News 1
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dayton Public Schools board will vote Tuesday at noon on two levy options to raise over $10 million for operations and building improvements on the May ballot — paperwork is due by 4 p.m. Wednesday as five members support the resolution and one opposes it. Dayton Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ohio House lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill limiting private school vouchers to families earning $500,000 or less (House Bill 643). Lawmakers say the measure could save about $250,000 a year while some education groups warn it may reduce access for students. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ Kettering will boost bike paths with two projects: one adds a shortcut between Business Park and Patterson Park and the other links Research Boulevard to the Sixth River development. Funded by ODOT, the projects finish by October and take 3 to 4 weeks and 6 to 8 weeks. Dayton Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Shriners Children’s Ohio is launching Burn Awareness Week at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery today — offering burn prevention tips and free family resources to help parents avoid common hazards. Dayton 24/7 Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Dayton men’s basketball team lost to No. 21 Saint Louis, 102-71, Friday night at Chaifetz Arena, extending its losing streak to four games—the first such run since the 2013-14 season. They will host St. Bonaventure on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. at UD Arena. WHIO-TV
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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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Euchre Tournament
7-10 p.m. — Charles I Lathrem Senior Center — Light refreshments provided — Compete in this annual tradition for gift card prizes in an evening of fun competition.
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University of Dayton International Festival
5-6:30 p.m. — University Of Dayton Kennedy Union Boll Theatre — Free entry — Experience a vibrant evening of global cuisine, cultural performances, and an international bazaar.
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Miami County Home & Garden Show
2-6 p.m., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Hobart Arena — Free entry — Discover innovative home improvement ideas and connect with local specialists at Miami County's premier Home Show.
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Beer and Buttercream with Bae's Bakery
4-6 p.m. — Oregon Express — Pizza and Beer package available — Decorate your own Vintage Heart Cake while enjoying pizza and drinks in a fun, hands-on atmosphere.
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ORRRC Sweetheart Shuffle 5k
2-8 p.m. — Preble County YMCA — Registration fee required — Lace up for a timed 5k run or walk this Valentine's Day weekend.
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EMO Night with Flicker // Fade
8-11 p.m. — The Brightside Music & Event Venue — Ticket prices not listed — The ultimate emo night featuring a live band playing your favorite Emo and Pop-Punk hits.
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Live2Lead: Dayton Young Professionals
1-4:30 p.m. — Arcade Innovation Hub — $49 — Empower your career with insights from industry leaders at this special young professionals' event.
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Alter Fish Fry 2026
7 PM - 12 AM — Archbishop Alter High School — Carryout $15, Pre-Sale $20 — Enjoy a delightful fish fry featuring baked or fried cod and sides.
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